Hastings
Private equityBoston · Seed · 15 people tracked
Also known as Hastings Equity Partners, Llc
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Investment thesis
Hastings focuses on building long-term, collaborative partnerships with entrepreneurs, typically providing their first institutional capital and helping them scale. The firm takes a hands-on approach, contributing operational expertise, financial acumen, and resources within an open, honest, and inclusive culture. Its aim is to maximize each business's potential and support its growth, a philosophy the firm says has remained consistent since it was founded in 2004.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 1, 2026.
Team · 15 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 4 of 8 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2Construction Tech ×2Defense Tech ×2Energy ×2Hardware ×2IoT ×2Cleantech ×1
HQs:United States×4
Investments · 8 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAXIOS is an industrial services company providing scaffolding, coatings, insulation, and specialty services for clients requiring custom solutions with emphasis on safety, cost optimization, and schedule reliability.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareIoTRoboticsHouston, US
Code Red Safety provides trained professionals and safety services including turnaround solutions, equipment rentals, rescue teams, staffing, training, auditing, and communications systems to industrial and construction workers across the United States.
Construction TechDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareHealthtechIoTMidwest, US
Nick Mowbray(Chief Executive Officer)Cody Stelly(Chief Financial Officer)Jeremy Dean(President)in
Hartzell Aviation MRO sells and supports aircraft parts and accessories, including products from Hartzell Aviation and select third-party manufacturers for the aviation maintenance, repair, and overhaul market.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechDefense TechHardware
Leading distributor of piston engine aircraft accessories.
Petroleum testing lab being professionalized and expanded into a next-level contender in its field.
Provider of industry-leading turnaround support that tripled in size.
New York, US
Lucas Geiger(Executive Officer, Director)Richard Burdon(Executive Officer, Director)
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioQaaacq. by Hartzell Aviation
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesWireline · federalregister.gov · Aug 26, 2025
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 3
as of Nov 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hastings Equity Co-InvestmentLPs: Employees' Retirement System of Rhode Island | 2021 | — | 1.4% | 1.06x | 0.07x |
| Hastings Equity Co-Invest RI, L.P.LPs: Employees' Retirement System of Rhode Island | 2020 | — | 2.2% | 1.06x | 0.00x |
| Hastings Equity IV, L.P.LPs: Employees' Retirement System of Rhode Island | 2019 | — | 21.9% | 2.07x | 0.52x |
Source: public limited-partner disclosures (CalPERS, CalSTRS). Net IRR / TVPI / DPI as reported by the limited partner; a fund's early-year IRR is an interim estimate (J-curve).
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Hastings made?
- Hastings has 7 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO.
- What stage does Hastings invest at?
- Hastings invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Hastings focus on?
- Hastings focuses on Energy, Logistics & Supply Chain.
- Where is Hastings located?
- Hastings is headquartered in Boston, US.
- Does Hastings lead rounds?
- Yes, Hastings leads investment rounds.
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