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H.I.G. Capital Launches GP Solutions Platform

H.I.G. Capital, a leading global alternative investment firm managing $70 billion in capital, has announced the launch of its GP Solutions Platform, marking a significant advancement in its strategy to cater to the rapidly evolving needs of the middle market. This platform is set to enhance liquidity solutions and strategic capital for businesses that are often overlooked, reaffirming H.I.G.'s dedication to this essential segment of the economy.

Strategic Expansion

The introduction of this platform is not just a new product launch; it is a strategic extension of H.I.G.'s extensive 32-year history in providing flexible and diverse solutions to the middle market. The company plans to recruit an adept team from Morgan Stanley Private Equity, with their transition expected to happen later this year. This team's leadership will include notable professionals such as Managing Director Dan Wieder and his colleagues Yash Gupta, Austin Gerber, and Joe Holleran. Together, they bring invaluable experience and a consistent track record of creating value and achieving attractive returns.

The expertise of this team is pivotal for the establishment of a differentiated platform that focuses on GP-led transactions. This particular area is seeing substantial growth, driven largely by an increasing demand for liquidity solutions in private equity, making H.I.G.'s entry into this space timely and strategic.

Expected Impact

Rick Rosen, Co-President of H.I.G. Capital, expressed enthusiasm for welcoming Dan and his experienced team, emphasizing how their collective expertise and investment knowledge perfectly complement H.I.G.’s framework. According to Rosen, the secondary market offers an exciting and scalable business opportunity, seamlessly aligning with H.I.G.'s focus on value creation in the middle market.

The GP Solutions Platform aims to facilitate secondary transactions, granting investors access to high-quality, proven assets with shorter timeframes than traditional primary funds. H.I.G. plans to focus primarily on GP-led opportunities across various regions, sectors, and strategies. The firm anticipates leveraging its vast investment resources, which includes a strong middle-market network and disciplined underwriting capabilities, to secure attractive risk-adjusted returns.

About H.I.G. Capital

Founded in 1993, H.I.G. Capital is a global leader in alternative investments, with managed capital totaling $70 billion. The company is headquartered in Miami and operates offices throughout the United States, including major cities such as Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, New York, and San Francisco. It also has international subsidiaries across key financial hubs in Europe and Latin America, including London, Madrid, and Rio de Janeiro.

H.I.G. specializes in providing capital for middle-market companies through both debt and equity investments, employing a flexible, operationally focused strategy aimed at creating value. The firm’s private equity funds invest in management buyouts, recapitalizations, and spin-offs of profitable and underperforming businesses.

Additionally, H.I.G.'s debt funds engage in senior, unitranche, and subordinated debt financing across various company sizes, while the firm also manages a publicly traded investment company specializing in high-yield investments. Furthermore, H.I.G. Infrastructure focuses on value-add and core-plus investments in the infrastructure space.

To date, H.I.G. has invested in over 400 companies worldwide, with its current portfolio encompassing more than 100 firms generating a collective revenue exceeding $53 billion. More insights can be found on their website at hig.com.

Contact:
Jordan Peer Griffin
Executive Managing Director
[email protected]
H.I.G. Capital
1450 Brickell Avenue, 31st Floor
Miami, FL 33131
P: 305-379-2322

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