Hellman & Friedman

Hellman & Friedman LLC, founded in 1984, is a private equity firm headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in New York and London. The firm specializes in a variety of investment strategies, including leveraged recapitalizations, acquisitions, traditional buyouts, financial restructurings, and growth investments. It targets public and private companies across multiple sectors, including financial services, healthcare, retail, consumer goods, energy, and technology, with a particular emphasis on businesses that demonstrate strong market positions and growth potential. Hellman & Friedman typically invests between $50 million and $1.2 billion and often collaborates closely with management teams during transitions, such as those involving institutionalization or public offerings. The firm aims to act as a controlling shareholder or an influential minority investor, focusing primarily on companies in North America, Western Europe, and Australia. Its team of over 45 investment professionals leverages extensive experience to add value to its portfolio companies.

Ted Akiskalos

Managing Director

Michael Attal

Principal

Catie Barile

Director

Best, Jacob

Director

Gary E. Bischoping Jr.

Partner

Elaine Chirls

Principal

Lauren Cummings

Managing Director

Brian D. Doyle

Managing Director

Sune Frandsen

Director

Joseph Ghobrial

Director

Adam Halpern-Leistner

Director

Hammarskjold, Philip Ulfsson

Managing Director

Patrick Healy

CEO

Astor Hermans

Principal

Jackson, Fred

Principal

Emily Johnson

Managing Director

Blake C. Kleinman

Managing Director

Alex McGregor

Director

Guillaume van Moerbeke

Director

Narang, Sameer

Partner

Sean O'Brien

Managing Director

Ren, Andrew

Associate

Zita Saurel

Managing Director

Maria Sidoli

Director and Principal

Sohr, Caroline

Principal

Adam Swieciki

Associate

Thorpe, Allen R.

Partner, Investment Committee

Tunnell, David R.

Partner, Investment Committee

Luca Velussi

Director

Tarim Wasim

Partner

White, Michael

Associate

Gregory Why

Managing Director

John Yoshida

Director

Kees Wesdorp Ph.D

Managing Director

A.J. Galainena

Associate

66 past transactions

Mehilainen

Private Equity Round in 2025
Mehilainen is a private healthcare company offering a comprehensive range of social and healthcare services to both public and private customers. The company's services encompass various sectors, including private healthcare, public healthcare, and social care services. Mehiläinen operates numerous medical centers, hospitals, and clinics across Finland, providing services such as general practice, specialist consultations, dental care, and mental health support.

Global Music Rights

Acquisition in 2024
Global Music Rights is a music rights management company that specializes in licensing, surveying, and distributing public performance royalties. The organization is dedicated to assisting artists, songwriters, composers, and publishers in managing the public performance licensing of their music catalogs. By providing these services, Global Music Rights aims to help music creators safeguard the integrity of their work and enhance the value of their intellectual property.

TRADER Corporation

Private Equity Round in 2024
TRADER Corporation provides online media, dealership software, and lender services.

Cortex

Private Equity Round in 2023
Cortex is creating an innovative, totally integrated, all-encompassing platform for assessing and treating AFib with precision, simplicity, and speed. The company has formed a proficient team comprising highly skilled and experienced engineers and clinical experts dedicated to introducing this innovative suite of technologies to the market.

Novata

Series B in 2023
Novata is a developer of a technological platform that provides its clients with corporate governance measurement, data collection, and benchmarking. In addition to reporting tools, the company provides a streamlined reporting framework that consolidates metrics, a secure contributory database where private companies can report against the framework, and objective, data-driven benchmarking against both private and public company peers. This enables private businesses to gain key insights from their data and easily report to investors, regulators, and other stakeholders. Novata was established in 2021 in New York, United States by Alexander Friedman.

Ignite! Reading

Venture Round in 2023
Ignite! Reading is a literacy tutoring organization that helps in accelerating the reading progress of students. The organization partners with schools and districts nationally to provide K-8 students with reading instruction grounded in the Science of Reading. Schools in the Ignite program receive a dedicated team of virtual tutors who are trained in an evidence-based foundational reading skills curriculum rooted in the Science of Reading. Tutors meet virtually every day with students in targeted 1:1, 15-minute sessions. Baseline assessments and data from routine progress monitoring give tutors an insight into decoding gaps, allowing them to tailor lessons to each student’s specific needs as a developing reader.

Zendesk

Acquisition in 2022
Zendesk is a customer service platform that specializes in developing cloud-based software to enhance customer engagement and improve relationships between organizations and their clients. Founded in 2007 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Zendesk offers a range of products that unify customer communication across multiple channels, including self-service, phone, chat, messaging, and email. This software is designed to be user-friendly and easy to implement, allowing organizations to respond quickly to customer needs and scale as they grow. With over 150,000 customers in various industries and support for more than 30 languages, Zendesk aims to empower businesses to innovate and better understand their customers.

zooplus

Acquisition in 2021
zooplus operates as an online retailer for pet products.

Vantage Group Holdings

Private Equity Round in 2020
Vantage Group Holdings offers property catastrophe reinsurance as well as specialty property reinsurance.

Sprinklr

Private Equity Round in 2020
Sprinklr, Inc. is a provider of enterprise software focused on customer experience management, enabling brands to effectively manage social conversations and customer interactions across various digital channels such as social media, messaging platforms, blogs, and review sites. The company offers a comprehensive suite of tools, including content planning and publishing, social campaign management, customer relationship management, analytics, and governance, all designed to enhance customer engagement and drive business outcomes. Serving over 1,200 top enterprise brands, including Microsoft and McDonald's, Sprinklr's platform is utilized globally across diverse industries such as technology, automotive, and retail. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York City, Sprinklr operates in multiple regions, including the Americas, EMEA, and Asia, and employs more than 1,300 individuals worldwide. The company's commitment to innovation in customer engagement has positioned it as a leader in the social technology market.

Action

Acquisition in 2019
Action is a retailer based in Zwaagdijk-Oost, the Netherlands, established in 1993. The company offers a diverse range of products, including household and office supplies, cosmetics, food, toys, textiles, glass, porcelain, pottery, seasonal items, decorative goods, and DIY materials. With over 250 stores located primarily in the Benelux region and Germany, Action employs more than 7,000 people, positioning itself as a significant player in the online retail market.

Ultimate Kronos Group (UKG)

Acquisition in 2019
UUltimate Software’s UltiPro® cloud solutions for HR, payroll, and talent are inherently designed to improve the employee experience. Powered by Xander®, Ultimate’s portfolio of “People First” artificial intelligence technologies, UltiPro helps organizations develop highly productive and satisfied workforces. With UltiPro’s personalized recruiting and convenient onboarding capabilities, companies can make positive first impressions and establish long-term relationships. UltiPro makes it easy for HR to actively manage employee files—anytime, anywhere. Employees can access their personal, pay, and benefits information directly from UltiPro, and administrators can rapidly calculate and process accurate payroll. A flexible, configurable solution, UltiPro has workforce management tools to serve businesses of all sizes, and intuitive features and tools for ongoing compensation, performance, and succession management—from predicting top performers to building better leaders. UltiPro also offers a modern approach to learning that fosters career development, and organizations can use UltiPro’s advanced survey solutions to measure how employees truly feel about work. Plus, employees can get personalized, on-demand support for HR-related requests. Most importantly, UltiPro is supported by powerful business intelligence across its solutions to help drive smarter, people-focused results. Ultimate is committed to putting people first, always. This core principle drives its award-winning culture, products, and services—delivering a customer experience that’s personalized, proactive, and goes beyond software support. Founded in 1990 and based in Weston, Florida, Ultimate has ranked in the top 25 on Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For since 2012. The company serves thousands of customers in diverse industries managing millions of people worldwide.

Applied Systems

Venture Round in 2018
Applied Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of software solutions tailored for the insurance industry, focusing on agency and brokerage management. The company offers a range of products including Epic, a comprehensive management system for insurance agencies aimed at enhancing business growth and client relationships; TAM, which facilitates daily operations for agencies; DORIS, an online management system that streamlines workflows and interfaces with insurance carriers; and Vision, designed for managing complex business structures and diverse insurance lines. Additionally, Applied Systems provides Performance Management for data analysis, MobileProducer for mobile access to client and policy information, and Applied Analytics for data-driven insights. The company also delivers professional services such as consulting, training, and support. Established in 1983 and headquartered in University Park, Illinois, Applied Systems has expanded its reach with offices in Canada and the United Kingdom, serving insurance professionals, agencies, brokerages, and carriers both in North America and internationally.

SimpliSafe

Acquisition in 2018
SimpliSafe, Inc. is a Boston-based company that manufactures and sells wireless home security systems designed for residential and commercial properties. Founded in 2006, the company provides a range of security products, including sensors, cameras, and monitoring services, all aimed at offering an affordable and user-friendly alternative to traditional security options. SimpliSafe's systems feature 24/7 professional monitoring without long-term contracts, as well as various protective measures such as cellular connectivity, alerts via SMS and email, and protection against environmental hazards like smoke and water damage. The company continuously innovates its offerings, having redesigned its system in 2018 to enhance performance while reducing size. Future products include video doorbells and smart locks, with plans for integration with smart home devices. SimpliSafe has received accolades such as CNET's Editors' Choice Award and maintains an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, reflecting its commitment to customer service and product reliability.

Financial Engines

Acquisition in 2018
Financial Engines, Inc. is an investment advisory firm founded in 1996 and headquartered in Sunnyvale, California. As a subsidiary of Edelman Financial Engines, LLC, the company focuses on providing accessible retirement planning and financial advice to a diverse clientele, including employees of Fortune 500 companies. Financial Engines operates independently, which allows it to offer unbiased investment recommendations without earning commissions. Its services are designed to promote financial wellness through a combination of technology-enabled solutions, personalized guidance, and dedicated advisers. By prioritizing high-quality retirement assistance, Financial Engines aims to help individuals build a secure financial future, regardless of their financial circumstances.

Nets

Acquisition in 2017
Nets is a provider of payment solutions, information services, and digital security based in Ballerup, Denmark. Established in 2003, the company focuses on simplifying complex payment processes for financial institutions, businesses, and merchants. Its offerings include payment terminals, corporate and recreational cards, lunch cards, vouchers for meal payments, and a range of ePayment services. Nets also provides solutions for in-store, online, and mobile payment acceptance, along with processing services for payment card issuers. The company emphasizes security and stability, aiming to deliver intuitive, customer-oriented solutions while supporting leisure activities through recreational vouchers for sports and cultural events.

MultiPlan

Acquisition in 2016
MultiPlan Corporation is a provider of data analytics and technology-driven cost management solutions for the U.S. healthcare industry. The company offers services that reduce medical costs for consumers and payors through analytics-based algorithms that identify claims anomalies, as well as network-based services that leverage contracted discounts with healthcare providers. MultiPlan also provides payment integrity services to identify and eliminate improper charges before claims are settled. Its clientele includes national insurance companies, Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans, provider-sponsored health plans, third-party administrators, and various entities involved in paying medical bills across commercial, government, and other markets. Founded in 1980, MultiPlan is headquartered in New York, New York.

Verisure Securitas Direct

Acquisition in 2015
Verisure Securitas Direct system is installed somewhere in the world every 30 seconds.

Applied Systems

Acquisition in 2013
Applied Systems, Inc. is a leading provider of software solutions tailored for the insurance industry, focusing on agency and brokerage management. The company offers a range of products including Epic, a comprehensive management system for insurance agencies aimed at enhancing business growth and client relationships; TAM, which facilitates daily operations for agencies; DORIS, an online management system that streamlines workflows and interfaces with insurance carriers; and Vision, designed for managing complex business structures and diverse insurance lines. Additionally, Applied Systems provides Performance Management for data analysis, MobileProducer for mobile access to client and policy information, and Applied Analytics for data-driven insights. The company also delivers professional services such as consulting, training, and support. Established in 1983 and headquartered in University Park, Illinois, Applied Systems has expanded its reach with offices in Canada and the United Kingdom, serving insurance professionals, agencies, brokerages, and carriers both in North America and internationally.

CARPROOF

Funding Round in 2013
CARPROOF is a Canadian vehicle history reporting service that provides Canadian data to both consumers and dealers.

Hub International

Acquisition in 2013
HUB International Limited is a full-service insurance brokerage firm that provides a wide range of insurance and risk management services. The company offers business insurance products, including commercial property, general liability, and professional liability, as well as employee benefits solutions such as health and retirement planning. HUB International also delivers personal insurance services covering property, casualty, health, and life. In addition to insurance offerings, the firm provides risk management, crisis management, and human resources consulting services. Its diverse clientele spans various industries, including agribusiness, construction, healthcare, and hospitality. Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, HUB International has multiple offices across North America and Canada, positioning itself as a key player in the insurance brokerage sector.

Web Reservations International

Acquisition in 2009
Web Reservations International (WRI) provides online confirmed reservations to over 50,000 accommodation providers, directly and through more than 2500 global affiliate partners. Customers can choose from 5 star hotels to hostels around the world through our major online brands such as hostelworld.com, worldres.com, hostels.com, trav.com and the newly launched boo.com. WRI affiliate partners include Ryanair.com, AirAsia.com, Kayak.com, Letsgo.com and Lonelyplanet.com. WRI hotel partners include Intercontinental Group, Accor, Marriot, Hilton and Best Western, as well as thousands of individual hotels. Hostels include both Hostelling International (YHA) and independent backpacker hostels and global chains such as St. Christophers Inns and BASE Backpackers. Other accommodation partners include bed & breakfasts, apartments and camping villages. Web Reservations International was founded in 1999, is privately held and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, with offices in Sydney, Australia, San Mateo, California and Shanghai, China.

SSP

Acquisition in 2008
SSP is a provider of general insurance technology solutions, operating in more than 50 countries across the UK, continental Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and USA. It serves over 1,000 insurance brokers as well as over 160 insurers, including 20 of the world’s largest insurers. With more than 30 years’ experience and industry expertise, SSP develops and implements technology solutions and back-office systems that enable their customers to reduce the cost of their operations, increase distribution and create a better customer experience – improving profitability and effectiveness. Having end-to-end visibility from consumers through to insurers, SSP is uniquely positioned to understand the challenges their customers face and provide significant industry insight across the entire value chain. SSP’s broking technology processes transactions worth over £5 billion gross written premiums and over 1.1 billion internet insurance quotes annually. SSP works with you to develop the system and solution that you want. By helping you define your requirements, SSP map the journey and build the solution for you.

Adchemy

Series C in 2008
Adchemy is a developer of digital advertising technology and a data management platform focused on enhancing online brands' e-commerce revenue acquisition. The company's software simplifies digital marketing campaigns, enabling clients to create effective ads with ease. Adchemy's platform automates best practices for keyword and product listing ads, leading to significant improvements in performance metrics. Clients typically see an increase of over 400 percent in impressions, more than 150 percent in clicks, and at least 100 percent in revenue, all while achieving or exceeding their target return on ad spend. The core of Adchemy's offering is the Adchemy IntentGraph, which allows marketers to structure campaigns using business language centered around products rather than keywords. This approach helps businesses gain insights into their online audiences, develop targeted segments, and deliver relevant advertising that enhances engagement and conversion rates.

Kronos

Acquisition in 2007
Kronos is a web-based platform that enables its users to create and manage applications for events such as conferences, exhibitions, shows, fairs, and trainings. With these applications, its creators are able to actively connect events with participants, organizers, and companies before, during, and after the events. Kronos was launched in 2010 and is based in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Goodman Global Group

Acquisition in 2007
Goodman Global Group through its subsidiaries, engages in engineering, manufacturing, marketing, and distributing a line of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning or HVAC equipment and related products for residential and light commercial use in the United States. The company markets its products under the Goodman, Amana, and Quietflex brand names. It distributes its products through the company-operated distribution centers and independent distributors. The company, formerly known as Chill Holdings, Inc., was founded in 1975 and is based in Houston, Texas.

Sheridan Healthcare

Acquisition in 2007
Sheridan Healthcare Inc. is a prominent provider of multi-specialty outsourced physician services, catering to hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, and various healthcare facilities. The company's primary specialties include anesthesiology, emergency medicine, neonatology, and radiology. With a workforce of over 2,400 physicians and healthcare professionals operating across 25 states, Sheridan has established itself as a leader in the anesthesia services sector since its founding in 1953. In addition to clinical services, Sheridan offers support, training, and management in non-clinical areas, enhancing operational efficiency for its partners. The National Committee for Quality Assurance recognizes Sheridan as a certified physician organization, underscoring its commitment to quality healthcare delivery.

Gartmore Investment Limited

Acquisition in 2006
Gartmore Investment Limited is a privately owned hedge fund sponsor based in London, United Kingdom. Established in 1969, the firm specializes in asset management, providing a diverse range of investment products and services designed to meet the needs of both retail and institutional clients. As a respected independent fund manager, Gartmore focuses exclusively on managing hedge funds for its clients, ensuring tailored solutions that align with their investment goals. The firm operates under the auspices of Henderson Global Investors Limited, reflecting its commitment to delivering high-quality investment management services.

Artisan Partners

Venture Round in 2006
Artisan Partners is a global investment management firm that offers a variety of investment strategies to a diverse clientele, including institutions. The firm specializes in high-value investment solutions across multiple asset classes, primarily focusing on long-only equity strategies that cater to various market capitalizations and investing styles in both domestic and international markets. Additionally, Artisan Partners provides fixed-income investment options. Each investment strategy is managed by dedicated teams, ensuring that clients receive tailored management services, primarily through separate accounts and mutual funds. The firm is committed to delivering sophisticated investment management services designed to meet the needs of its clients worldwide.

Universal Underwriters Group

Acquisition in 2005
Universal Underwriters Group is a provider of property and casualty insurance to U.S. franchised automotive dealerships.

Nexant

Series A in 2000
Nexant is a global provider of intelligent grid software and clean energy solutions, specializing in advancing electric power grids and alternative energy technologies. The company focuses exclusively on energy, leveraging the expertise of its experienced professionals and proprietary industry information to deliver innovative services and technologies. Nexant aims to support utilities, energy enterprises, chemical companies, and government entities by enhancing customer engagement, operational efficiency, and resource management. Through its comprehensive offerings, the company plays a pivotal role in fostering a productive and sustainable energy future, establishing a strong reputation within the energy solutions sector.
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