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HPE Growth

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Growth–Late Stage · 16 people tracked

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Investment thesis

HPE Growth backs digital technology businesses in Europe that are scaling during their early-to-mid growth stage. It partners with strong management teams that have already brought scalable technology to market and seek to accelerate growth. Beyond capital, the firm offers active, hands-on support, leveraging its network and sector expertise (notably in SaaS) to help portfolio companies become market leaders. ESG is described as embedded in the firm's approach, and it emphasizes a collaborative, humble and straightforward culture focused on value creation and key value drivers.

Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.

Stage
Growth–Late Stage
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2009
Tracked investments
21
Acquisitions
1

Team · 16 people

from the firm's website
Harry Dolman· Partnerin
Stefan Brugman· Partner, Legal & Risk Managementin
Adrian Schwarz· Principalin
Amaury de Buyser· Principalin
Ayoni Guda· Head of Impact & ESGin
Beatrix Rauch· Office Manager
Goda Skarulskytė· Sustainability & Compliance Analystin
Imre del Prado· Vice President, Financein
Kasper Struve· Senior Advisor and Member of the Advisory Board
Marian Hendriks· Office Managerin
Philipp Nieland· Senior Advisor & Chairman of the Advisory Boardin

What they invest in

from 16 of 21 portfolio companies

SaaS ×9Enterprise Software ×6AI & Machine Learning ×5Fintech ×5Media & Entertainment ×4Cloud Computing ×2Consumer ×2Data & Infrastructure ×2

HQs:United Kingdom×3Netherlands×3United States×3Germany×2Ireland×1

Investments · 21 tracked

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By year:2021 · 22019 · 46 dated

0100Conferences0100conferences.comin

0100 Conferences organizes networking events for private markets and private wealth leaders, connecting investors, fund managers, and industry advisors.

Media & Entertainment

Co-investorsZero Gravity Capital

Aeviaevi.comin

Aevi offers a cloud-based payment gateway designed for in-person retail and device-led commerce environments, serving ISVs, acquirers, and processors managing distributed device estates.

Cloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareFintechRetail TechSaaSLondon, GB

Co-investorsSalica Investments

Ecolifeeu.com

.EU.COM is a domain registry offering an unrestricted, globally accessible domain extension as an alternative to the .eu ccTLD, allowing anyone to register without EU residency or business requirements.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaS

Co-investorsLEA PartnersZen11 Holding

Egymegym.comin

EGYM provides an operating system for gyms and fitness clubs that connects training equipment, member data, and club management processes into one platform.

SaaSSports TechWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsBayern KapitalHighland EuropeHTGFJavelin Venture PartnersKreos CapitalNGP Capital

Ng Datangdata.comin

NGDATA is a customer engagement platform company that uses artificial intelligence and data analytics to help businesses create personalized customer experiences.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintechMarketing TechSaaSNew York, US

Geert Crombez(Chief Technology Officer)in

Co-investorsCapricorn Venture PartnersPamica NVSmartFinIdinvest PartnersNausicaa Ventures

Nrcnrc.nlin𝕏

NRC is a Dutch news and journalism organization that publishes news, background reporting, and investigative journalism content.

Media & Entertainment

PPROppro.comin𝕏

PPRO provides local payment infrastructure and expertise that lets businesses offer region-specific payment methods at checkout across 85+ markets.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS

Co-investorsClaret Capital PartnersKreos CapitalSprints CapitalW Capital Partners

Privateequityinternationalprivateequityinternational.comin𝕏
Saastocksaastock.comin𝕏

SaaStock is a conference and community platform for founders and operators building B2B software, with a focus on AI-native growth, product, and infrastructure.

AI & Machine LearningFuture of WorkSaaSDublin, IE

Sendcloudsendcloud.comin𝕏Sep 2021 · $177M

Sendcloud provides a shipping and parcel tracking platform for e-commerce businesses, offering branded tracking pages and automated delivery notifications via SMS, WhatsApp, and email across multiple carriers.

E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSEindhoven, NL

Rob van den Heuvel(Founder)inBas Smeulders(Founder)inSabi Tolou(Founder)in

Co-investorsBOMBonsai Partners SGEIC, SACuriosity VCHENQ InvesthenQ vcLiquidity Capital+5 more

Shapeshape.xyzin𝕏Sep 2019 · $51M

Shape uses natural language processing to make data exploration and analytics more accessible by answering specific data questions without requiring traditional dashboard interfaces.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareLondon, GB

Namit Chadha(Founder)in

Co-investorsY CombinatorC5 CapitalEBRDEPIC VENTURESKleiner PerkinsMoonfire Ventures+3 more

Shapeshape.comSep 2019 · $51M

Shape is a digital wellness media publication offering science-backed articles, product reviews, and expert advice on fitness, health, and wellness.

ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentWellness & FitnessNew York, US

Co-investorsBeechwood CapitalC5 CapitalCue BallEPIC VENTURESExcel Venture ManagementKleiner Perkins+1 more

Shape Securityshapesecurity.com𝕏Sep 2019 · $51M

Shape Security (now part of F5) provides bot defense that uses real-time behavioral analysis and platform-wide telemetry to distinguish humans, trusted AI agents, and malicious automation across web apps, mobile apps, and APIs.

AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareMenlo Park, US

Justin Call(Executive Officer)Tamara MacDuff(Executive Officer)

BoardGaurav Garg(Director)Derek Smith(Executive Officer, Director)Ray Rothrock(Director)Ted Schlein(Director)

Co-investorsAllegisCyber CapitalBaseline VenturesC5 CapitalEPIC VENTURESFocus Opportunity FundGV (Google Ventures)+10 more

The Drawdownthe-drawdown.comin

The Drawdown provides news, analysis, and research to operational leaders in private equity and venture capital, supporting them through journalism, reports, and networking events.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechMedia & EntertainmentLondon, GB

Tiqetstiqets.comin𝕏

Tiqets operates an online booking platform that allows travelers to purchase tickets for museums and cultural attractions worldwide, with mobile-first booking and skip-the-line features.

ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesTravel & HospitalityAmsterdam, NL

BoardSimon Breakwell(Chairman of the board)in

Co-investorsCapital MillsKreos CapitalSlingshot VenturesClaret Capital Partners

Uberalluberall.cominJul 2021

Uberall is a multi-location marketing platform that helps brands manage their online presence across search engines, maps, AI tools, and social media.

AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechSaaSBerlin

David Federhen(Managing Director)inFlorian Hübner(Founder)in

Co-investorsBregal MilestoneFrontier Venture CapitalKreos CapitalLevel EquityProject A Ventures

WeTransferwetransfer.comAug 2019acquired by Bending Spoons

Cloud-based file transferring service (acquired by Bending Spoons, exited)

Co-investorsFelicis VenturesHighland Europe

Xempusxempus.comin

Xempus operates an independent platform for occupational pension and benefits (betriebliche Vorsorge) that connects insurers, brokers, and employers along with their systems through open APIs.

FintechInsurTechSaaS

Co-investorsArmada Investment AGCoastCapJazzya InvestmentsTempoCap

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

PenewsTcrnZava

Exits · 1

1 acquisitions

WeTransferacq. by Bending Spoons

Portfolio news

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has HPE Growth made?
HPE Growth has 21 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited.
What stage does HPE Growth invest at?
HPE Growth invests at the Growth, Late Stage stages.
What sectors does HPE Growth focus on?
HPE Growth focuses on Enterprise Software, Fintech, SaaS.
Who does HPE Growth co-invest with?
HPE Growth most often shares deals with Kreos Capital, Highland Europe, Capricorn Venture Partners, among 27 tracked co-investors.

Media · Podcasts & interviews

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COSLON16 | Harry Dolman | HPE Growth Capital

Capital On Stage · Harry Dolman

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