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Investment thesis
H&F pursues a disciplined investment approach focused on acquiring distinctive, market-leading companies where the firm can apply its substantial operational expertise and experience. The firm invests heavily in the growth of its portfolio businesses and partners with differentiated management teams to navigate complex market dynamics, particularly in software, healthcare, financial services, consumer and retail, and business services.
Source: firm website, verified Sep 29, 2026.
Team · 102 people
from the firm's website & curated & public directoriesFounder mafia
4 people who came through Hellman & Friedman went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 38 of 85 portfolio companiesSaaS ×15AI & Machine Learning ×12Enterprise Software ×11Fintech ×7Data & Infrastructure ×5Healthtech ×5InsurTech ×5Consumer ×4
HQs:United States×11Germany×3Canada×1Denmark×1Finland×1United Kingdom×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 8 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×32 founders×23 founders×14+ founders×2
Investments · 85 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2026 · 12023 · 12020 · 12018 · 12016 · 26 dated
Blackbaud provides cloud software for social impact organizations — including nonprofits, schools, foundations, and companies — covering fundraising, financial management, grantmaking, corporate giving programs, and school administration.
AI & Machine LearningImpact & Social GoodSaaS
Mike Gianoni(President, CEO and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors)inChad Anderson(Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer)inMargaret Driscoll(Chief People and Culture Officer)inDavid Benjamin(Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer)inKevin Gregoire(Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer)inKevin McDearis(Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer)in
Co-investorsJMI EquityRock River Capital PartnersBasis Set VenturesBlack Sheep CapitalBlueprint Equity
Sprinklr provides an AI-native customer experience platform that manages feedback, customer interactions, and contact center operations across multiple channels.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSNew York, US
Ragy Thomas(Founder)inMurali Swaminathan(Executive Officer, Director)inChristopher Lynch(Executive Officer)Carlos Dominguez(Director)inRory Read(President and Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsAzure Capital PartnersBattery VenturesConductive VenturesICONIQJC2 VenturesOregon Venture Fund+8 more
US sports betting media and app company offering odds, picks, analysis and bet tracking; owned by Better Collective since 2021.
Co-investors3i GroupRSE VenturesThe Chernin Group (TCG Crypto)
Applied Systems provides agency management systems and digital solutions for independent insurance brokerages and agencies, delivering end-to-end insurance workflow automation from prospecting through renewals and back-office operations.
AI & Machine LearningInsurTechSaaS
Co-investorsCapitalGJMI EquityVista Equity Partners
Arch Capital Group is a global provider of specialty insurance, reinsurance, and mortgage insurance solutions, serving clients across a range of industries worldwide.
FintechInsurTech
Associated Materials operates a portfolio of businesses and highlights its team and core values, with a focus on recruiting and careers.
Advanced Manufacturing
Co-investorsAV Capital
Cloud-based healthcare platform for clinical workflows
Bob SegertinJonathan S. Bush(Founder)Todd Park(Founder)
Co-investorsAspect VenturesBain Capital Double Impact Fund LPBain Capital Tech OpportunitiesBCICardinal PartnersDraper Associates+8 more
AutoScout24 is an online marketplace for buying and selling used and new vehicles, connecting private buyers and dealers across Europe.
E-commerceMarketplacesMobility & Transportation
Germany's largest newspaper publisher.
Berlin, DE
Co-investorsView Different
Belron is a global vehicle glass repair, replacement, and recalibration company operating in 42 countries through brands such as Safelite, Carglass, and Autoglass.
Mobility & TransportationL-1724 Luxembourg
Gary Lubner(Director)inDavid Meller(Executive Officer)
BoardChristian Rochat(Director)Arnaud Laviolette(Director)Francis Deprez(Director)Axel Miller(Director)
Checkmarx provides an application security (AppSec) platform that integrates into the software development lifecycle via developer-friendly APIs to embed security from development through deployment.
CybersecurityDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaSParamus, US
Co-investorsInsight PartnersXT Venture Capital
Circana provides predictive analytics, data, and AI technology to consumer packaged goods companies, manufacturers, and retailers to measure market share, understand consumer behavior, and accelerate growth.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureRetail Tech
John Malec(Founder)Gerry Eskin(Founder)Henry Brenner(Founder)
Co-investorsTaste Tomorrow VenturesVestar Capital Partners
Claritev provides AI-enabled healthcare data analytics and payment integrity solutions that help organizations reduce costs, improve payment accuracy, and increase price transparency.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureHealthtech
Jerry Hogge(Chief Operating Officer)
Provider of technology and data solutions for advertising; sold to Google in 2008.
David Rosenblattin
Co-investorsCanaan PartnersJMI EquityScOp Venture CapitalSilver Lake PartnersVenrock
Edelman Financial Engines is an independent financial advisory firm providing fiduciary financial planning, investment management, insurance guidance, tax strategy, and estate/legacy planning to individual wealth and workplace retirement clients.
FintechFairfax, US
Fredric Edelman(Director of the GP)Ralph Haberli(Executive Officer of the Issuer)inRobert Blakley(Executive Officer of the Issuer)inLawrence Raffone(Director of the GP)Lewis Antone(Executive Officer of the Issuer)
BoardFred Jackson(Director of the GP)
Co-investorsFoundation CapitalGlynn Capital ManagementNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)Warburg Pincus
Ellucian provides an AI-native cloud platform for higher education institutions, covering the student lifecycle alongside human capital management and finance.
Cloud ComputingEdTechSaaS
Co-investorsJMI EquityLeonard GreenLumos Capital GroupPHX VenturesTeamworthy VenturesVista Equity Partners
Enverus provides a mineral rights management and oil and gas investment platform for tracking wells, revenue, and mineral assets across portfolios.
Data & InfrastructureEnergyFintechSaaS
Co-investorsAccel-KKRCross Creek AdvisorsGenstarInsight PartnersLighthouse Network Ventures Llc
Edelman Financial Engines provides financial planning and wealth management services to individual and workplace retirement clients, including investment management, retirement and income planning, insurance review, tax strategy, and estate planning.
FintechSunnyvale, US
Joseph A. Grundfest(Director)Lawerence M. Raffone(Executive Officer, Director)Raymond J. Sims(Executive Officer)in
BoardPaul G. Koontz(Executive Officer)Robert A. Huret(Director)Michael E. Martin(Director)
Co-investorsFTV CapitalW Capital PartnersNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)
Getty Images is a stock media provider offering royalty-free and exclusive photos, videos, illustrations, vectors, and music, along with editorial coverage of news, sports, and entertainment for creative and commercial use.
AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Global Music Rights is a performing rights organization that manages a catalog of over 134,000 musical works on behalf of songwriters.
Media & Entertainment
Global insurance brokerage providing P&C, life and health, and risk management products.
Chicago, US
Marc Cohenin
Co-investorsAlpha Wave GlobalLeonard Green
Hyve Group is a portfolio company operator that manages multiple specialized brands and ventures across technology, commerce, and sector-specific markets.
B2B MarketplacesCreator EconomyEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSector Agnostic
Mark Shashoua(Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsSearchlight Capital Partners
Intergraph, operating under the Octave platform, provides software for the full lifecycle of large industrial projects, from design and engineering through decades of operation, asset management, and public safety.
Advanced ManufacturingEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsJMI Equity
Internet Brands is a digital holding company that builds and operates a portfolio of branded websites and services across large vertical markets including auto, home, travel, and related consumer categories.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerMarketplaces
Co-investorsBattery VenturesIdealabJMI EquityRedpoint VenturesSaints CapitalWarburg Pincus
Mehiläinen Group is a private provider of health and social care services — including outpatient and specialist care, dental, therapy, occupational healthcare, elderly care, mental rehabilitation, disability care and child welfare — with operations in Finland, Lithuania, Sweden, Estonia, Germany, Romania and Serbia.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Mitchell provides cloud-based software, diagnostic tools and data services for managing auto insurance claims and collision repairs.
InsurTechMobility & TransportationSaaSSan Diego, US
Glenn Mitchell(Founder)Debbie Day(Executive Vice President & General Manager)inOlivier Baudoux(Senior Vice President, Global Product Strategy & Artificial Intelligence)inScott Kozak(Senior Vice President, Client Services)inJack Rozint(Senior Vice President, Repair Sales)inTom Martin(Senior Vice President, Service Operations)in
Co-investorsJMI Equity
Nets provides digital payment solutions for consumers, businesses, and financial institutions, including card processing and payment infrastructure across the Nordic and Baltic regions.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSBallerup, DK
Nexi is a European paytech company that provides digital payment solutions for enterprises, small businesses, merchants, banks, financial institutions, and the public sector, spanning in-store, e-commerce, and remote payments as well as card issuing and open banking.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Ode is an AI consulting and engineering partner that helps companies deploy frontier AI models into production systems and business processes.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software
Co-investorsLeonard Green
PointClickCare provides a cloud-based healthcare software platform with AI-driven tools for care coordination, point-of-care documentation, medication management, and predictive analytics.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechSaaSMississauga, CA
Dave Wessinger(Founder)inMike Wessinger(Founder)inPAUL RYBECKY(Executive Officer)inEDWARD ROSHITSH(Executive Officer)Nicolette Turner(Chief Financial Officer)inDavid Pessis(Chief Product and Technology Officer)in
Co-investorsJMI EquityPeterson Ventures
ProSiebenSat.1 is a German media company operating television broadcasting, streaming, and advertising businesses, including the Joyn streaming service and the Seven.One Media advertising unit.
AdTechMedia & Entertainment
Co-investorsAEP Sidecar
Regina Maria is a private healthcare network in Romania operating hospitals, maternity centers, and polyclinics, offering consultations, medical analyses, and imaging services.
Digital HealthHealthtechBucharest, RO
Co-investorsMid Europa Partners
Sedgwick provides product recall management and incident response services across 150 countries, leveraging three decades of experience to help manufacturers navigate product safety crises through planning, customer notification, logistics, and remediation.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTechInsurTechLegalTechLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSMemphis, US
Jason P. Hood(Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary)inSteven E. Penman(Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer)David A. North, Jr.(President, Chief Executive Officer and Director)Henry Lyons(Director)inTerri Browne(Executive Officer)inRobert Peterson(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsACE & CompanyAltas PartnersStone Point
SimpliSafe provides whole-home security systems paired with 24/7 professional monitoring for residential customers.
ConsumerHardwareIoT
Co-investorsAlumni Ventures
SnapAV supplies audio, video, networking, surveillance, power, and control products for professional custom installers working on residential and commercial AV projects.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceHardware
Co-investorsGeneral Atlantic
Splunk offers a unified platform for security and observability that ingests and analyzes large-scale data across hybrid cloud environments.
Cloud ComputingCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Michael Baum(Founder)inRob Das(Founder)inErik Swan(Founder)Spiros Xanthos(Founder)Bryce Ambraziunas(Founder)Dan Jones(Founder)in
Co-investorsAkkadian VenturesAugust CapitalBattery VenturesCRV (Charles River Ventures)In-Q-TelJK&B Capital+9 more
TeamSystem is an Italian software company providing management and accounting software for businesses and professionals.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Co-investorsCapitalGPalamon Capital PartnersSilver Lake Partners
Verisure provides professionally monitored home and small-business security services, combining alarm systems and 24/7 human monitoring that detects, verifies, and responds to intrusions.
ConsumerHardwareIoT
Vertafore builds insurance software with embedded, agentic AI to automate repetitive work and support decision-making within insurance workflows.
AI & Machine LearningInsurTechSaaS
Co-investorsInsight PartnersJMI EquityVista Equity Partners
Wood Mackenzie provides data, analytics, and insights to the energy, chemicals, metals & mining, and power & renewables industries.
Climate TechData & InfrastructureEnergyNew MaterialsEdinburgh, GB
Jason Liu(Chief Executive Officer)inGaret Guthrie(Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer)Danny Dunn(Chief Commercial Officer)Eilish Henson(Executive Vice President, Head of Human Resources)inSimon Flowers(Chairman, Chief Analyst)inValerie Purvis(Executive Vice President, Head of Commodities)in
Co-investorsVeritas CapitalCharterhouse Capital Partners
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AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSan Francisco, US
Alexander Aghassipour(Founder)inMikkel Svane(Founder)inMorten Primdahl(Founder)inTom Eggemeier(Chief Executive Officer)inKair Käsper(Founder)Martin Kõiva(Founder)
Co-investorsBright Pixel CapitalCRV (Charles River Ventures)Felicis VenturesGeek VenturesGoldman SachsGolub Growth+16 more
zooplus is an online retailer of pet food and supplies for dogs, cats, birds, rodents, horses, and fish.
ConsumerE-commerce
Co-investorsActon CapitalSTS Ventures GmbHEQT
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
ABRA Auto Body & GlassActivant Solutions, Inc.Advanstar CommunicationsAlixPartners, LLPArtisan Partners Asset Management Inc.At HomeBaker TillyCaliber CollisionCarProof CorporationCatalina Marketing CorporationChange HealthcareCordisCurriculum AssociatesDigitas, Inc.Eller Media Company, Inc.Formula One Holdings LimitedFranklin Resources, Inc.Gartmore Investment Management LimitedGenesysGeoVera Insurance Group Holdings, Ltd.Goodman Global, Inc.Grocery Outlet, Inc.Grosvenor Capital ManagementIRIS Software Group LimitedLPL Financial Holdings, Inc.MedlineMondrian Investment Partners Ltd.Nasdaq Stock Market LLCOde with AnthropicOpenLink International Holdings, Inc.PARIS RE Holdings LimitedPharmaceutical Product Development, LLCRenaissance Learning, Inc.Safe-GuardScout24 Holding GmbHSheridan Holdings, Inc.SSP Holdings plcTexas Genco LLCUKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)Vantage Group Holdings Ltd.Web Reservations International Ltd.Well DotYoung & Rubicam Inc.
Exits · 5
2 IPOs · 3 acquisitions · showing 2BlackbaudNASDAQ: BLKBSprinklr, Inc.NYSE: CXM
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Hub International · insurancebusinessmag.com · Sep 28, 2026
Circana · newsbreak.com · Sep 18, 2026
Claritev Corporation · stocktitan.net · Sep 17, 2026
Hyve Group · trysignalbase.com · Jul 20, 2026

Blackbaud · community.blackbaud.com · Jul 14, 2026
Vertafore · prnewswire.com · Apr 20, 2026
Edelman Financial Engines · finance.yahoo.com · Mar 16, 2026
Fund performance · per public LP disclosures · 18
as of Sep 2025| Fund | Vintage | Committed | Net IRR | TVPI | DPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H&F Spock 1, L.P.LPs: Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association, New Mexico Public Employees Retirement Association, Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System | 2024 | — | -12.9% | 0.81x | 0.00x |
| Hellman & Friedman Capital Partners XI, L.P.LPs: Washington State Investment Board, Empire State Development – New York Ventures, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System +11 more | 2022 | — | — | 0.00x | 0.00x |
| H&F Samson Brunello 1, L.P.LPs: New Mexico Public Employees Retirement Association | 2021 | — | — | 3.63x | 1.02x |
| Hellman & Friedman Capital Partners X, L.P.LPs: Washington State Investment Board, California Public Employees' Retirement System, Empire State Development – New York Ventures +18 more | 2021 | — | 5.5% | 1.16x | 0.15x |
| Hellman & Friedman Partners XLPs: California State Teachers' Retirement System | 2021 | — | 6.0% | 1.16x | 0.14x |
| H&F Arrow 1LPs: New Mexico Public Employees Retirement Association, Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System | 2020 | — | — | 2.64x | 0.00x |
| H&F Samson Hockey 1, L.P.LPs: New Mexico Public Employees Retirement Association | 2020 | — | — | 2.68x | 1.00x |
| H&F Samson Hockey 1, LP (Hub)LPs: California State Teachers' Retirement System | 2020 | — | 33.7% | 2.66x | 1.00x |
| H&F Samson Shield 1, L.P.LPs: New Mexico Public Employees Retirement Association | 2020 | — | — | 1.56x | 0.19x |
| Hellman & Friedman Capital Partners IXLPs: Washington State Investment Board, California Public Employees' Retirement System, California State Teachers' Retirement System +12 more | 2019 | — | 13.1% | 1.68x | 0.19x |
| Hellman & Friedman Capital Partners IX PELPs: Maine Public Employees Retirement System | 2018 | — | 34.6% | 1.27x | 0.00x |
| Hellman & Friedman Investors IX, L.P.LPs: Minnesota State Board of Investment | 2018 | — | 13.4% | 1.77x | 0.21x |
| Hellman & Friedman Capital Partners VIIILPs: Washington State Investment Board, California Public Employees' Retirement System, Empire State Development – New York Ventures +9 more | 2016 | — | 10.4% | 1.70x | 0.74x |
| Hellman & Friedman Capital Partners VIII PELPs: Maine Public Employees Retirement System | 2014 | — | 25.4% | 1.95x | 0.29x |
| Hellman & Friedman Capital Partners VIILPs: Washington State Investment Board, California Public Employees' Retirement System, Empire State Development – New York Ventures +10 more | 2011 | — | 24.8% | 3.31x | 3.24x |
| Hellman & Friedman Capital Partners VII PELPs: Maine Public Employees Retirement System | 2009 | — | 25.1% | 2.60x | 2.22x |
| Hellman & Friedman Capital Partners VI LPLPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System, Washington State Investment Board, California State Teachers' Retirement System +4 more | 2007 | — | 12.9% | 1.80x | 1.80x |
| Hellman & Friedman Capital Partners V LPLPs: California Public Employees' Retirement System, Washington State Investment Board, Florida State Board of Administration +2 more | 2004 | — | 27.9% | 2.70x | 2.66x |
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).
IPO stake values · per SEC filings
Value of this firm's stake in each portfolio company at its IPO price, from the prospectus principal-stockholder table.
| Company | Owned | IPO price | At IPO | Stake value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprinklr, Inc. | 24.8% | $16.00 | Jun 2021 | $929.4M |
Source: SEC S-1 / 424B prospectus filings. Stake value = shares beneficially owned × the initial public offering price, as disclosed — a market value at IPO, not a return multiple (the firm's original cost is not disclosed).
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Hellman & Friedman made?
- Hellman & Friedman has 85 tracked investments, 5 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Hellman & Friedman invest at?
- Hellman & Friedman invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What sectors does Hellman & Friedman focus on?
- Hellman & Friedman focuses on B2B Marketplaces, Consumer, Cybersecurity, Data & Infrastructure, E-commerce, EdTech, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Healthtech, InsurTech, Marketing Tech, Media & Entertainment, Medical Devices, SaaS.
- Where is Hellman & Friedman located?
- Hellman & Friedman is headquartered in San Francisco, US.
- Does Hellman & Friedman lead rounds?
- Yes, Hellman & Friedman leads investment rounds.
- Who does Hellman & Friedman co-invest with?
- Hellman & Friedman most often shares deals with JMI Equity, Battery Ventures, Insight Partners, among 92 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
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