Firm at a glance
HGGC is a platform private equity firm founded in 2007 and headquartered in Palo Alto, California, per its own website [S1]. The firm reported approximately $10 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025 [S2].
What they buy
Based on publicly disclosed portfolio holdings, HGGC appears to concentrate investments across technology, business services, financial services, and consumer sectors [S3]. The firm’s portfolio as of early 2026 includes more than 45 companies spanning software platforms, professional services, and consumer-facing businesses [S3]. Technology investments represent the largest observable segment, with holdings in enterprise software, data management, and digital infrastructure businesses [S3].
Portfolio
Technology
Aceable, Aspire Holdings, Better Being, Davies Group, Dealer-FX, Dynata, Equity Methods, Fortra, FPX, Hollander, hybris, Idera, Marmic, Monotype, RPX, Selligent, Sterling, Stova, Turner [S3]
Business Services
4over, Centralis, Denodo, Dentive, Entrata, Innovative, Integrity, MaMa Rosa’s, Mi9, Pearl, Power Holdings, Rimkus, Trucordia [S3]
Financial Services
AMI, Buildertrend, Citadel, Inspired, MyWebGrocer, Serena Software, Specialist Risk Group, Sunquest [S3]
Consumer
AutoAlert, Beauty Industry Group, Fullscript, Grand Fitness Partners, iQor [S3]
Other
Upland Software [S3]
Recent activity (last 24 months)
* February 19, 2026: Closed Fund V [S4]
* June 10, 2026: Acquired Crewe Advisors [S4]
* March 24, 2026: Acquired Verdence Capital Advisors [S4]
* March 31, 2026: Exited Grand Fitness Partners to Flynn Group [S5]
* December 16, 2025: Exited Better Being [S4]
* October 27, 2025: Acquired Centralis [S4]
* October 6, 2025: Acquired Sterling Brokers [S4]
* April 29, 2025: Acquired Equity Methods [S4]
* September 9, 2024: Exited AMI [S4]
* July 24, 2024: Exited Marmic Fire & Safety [S4]
How this firm fits a seller
HGGC’s transaction history suggests a pattern of platform acquisitions followed by exits within multi-year hold periods, as evidenced by recent divestitures of AMI, Marmic, Better Being, and Grand Fitness Partners between mid-2024 and early 2026 [S4][S5]. The firm closed its fifth fund in February 2026, indicating active deployment capacity for new platform investments [S4]. For business services and technology companies, particularly those with software or professional services models, HGGC’s portfolio concentration suggests potential sector alignment. The firm’s recent acquisitions of financial advisory businesses (Crewe Advisors, Verdence Capital Advisors, Sterling Brokers) in 2025-2026 point to active interest in wealth management and related financial services [S4].
Sources
[S1] https://www.hggc.com (as of 2026-01-01)
[S2] https://www.hggc.com/firm (as of 2025-12-31)
[S3] https://www.hggc.com/portfolio (as of 2026-01-01)
[S4] https://www.hggc.com/media (as of 2026-02-19)
[S5] https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260330392802/en/HGGC-Completes-Sale-of-Grand-Fitness-Partners-to-Flynn-Group (as of 2026-03-31)
Frequently asked questions
Does HGGC buy technology businesses?
Yes, technology companies represent the largest observable sector in HGGC’s portfolio, with approximately 19 technology investments publicly disclosed as of early 2026 [S3]. These holdings span enterprise software, data platforms, and digital infrastructure businesses including Fortra, Monotype, Dynata, and Idera [S3].
What companies has HGGC acquired recently?
HGGC’s most recent disclosed acquisitions include Crewe Advisors in June 2026, Verdence Capital Advisors in March 2026, Centralis in October 2025, and Sterling Brokers in October 2025 [S4]. The firm also acquired Equity Methods in April 2025 [S4].
Where is HGGC based and how big is the firm?
HGGC operates from its headquarters in Palo Alto, California [S1]. The firm reported approximately $10 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025 [S2], and closed its fifth fund in February 2026 [S4].
Is HGGC still actively acquiring?
Yes, HGGC completed multiple acquisitions in 2025 and 2026, most recently acquiring Crewe Advisors in June 2026 [S4]. The firm closed Fund V in February 2026, suggesting active capital deployment for new platform investments [S4].
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