Hastings
Private equityBoston · Seed · 12 people tracked
Also known as Hastings Equity Partners, Llc
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 Aug 18, 2026.
Team · 12 people
from the firm's websiteWhat they invest in
from 4 of 8 portfolio companiesAdvanced Manufacturing ×2Hardware ×2Cleantech ×1Construction Tech ×1Deep Tech ×1Energy ×1Enterprise Software ×1IoT ×1
HQs:United States×2
Investments · 8 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAXIOS is an industrial services company providing scaffolding, insulation, industrial coatings, surface preparation and specialty services for turnaround, maintenance and capital projects.
Advanced ManufacturingConstruction TechRoboticsHouston, US
Provider of safety services, communication solutions, and labor force logistics.
Code Red Safety provides industrial safety services and equipment, including turnaround safety support, two-way radio communications, OSHA/NFPA-trained rescue teams, safety staffing, fire services, and confined space monitoring technology.
Enterprise SoftwareHardwareIoT
Powercor provides electric testing and electric power systems services, including engineering consulting and turn-key solutions from design through implementation.
CleantechEnergy
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.
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioQaaacq. by Hartzell Aviation
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 8 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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