H.I.G. Capital

H.I.G. Capital Announces Closing of Significantly Oversubscribed $2 Billion U.S. Lower Middle Market Fund, H.I.G. Capital Partners VII “Our dedicated team of 68 professionals is capitalizing on opportunities in today’s macroeconomic environment. The current market volatility plays to H.I.G.’s strengths of managing complex dynamics through market cycles and our scale and operational expertise give our team an advantage in capturing opportunities; Fund VII’s pipeline is stronger than ever." - Ricky Stokes, Managing Director &?Head of H.I.G. Capital Partners U.S. We’d like to thank our investors for supporting Fund VII, H.I.G.’s fourth fund close of 2024, which continues the Firm’s highly successful strategy of making control equity investments in U.S. lower middle market companies. #HIGCapital #PrivateEquity Learn more: https://bit.ly/3YGGg9o

H.I.G. Capital completes the acquisition of Northwest Pump, a leader in providing products and services to fueling stations, EV charging infrastructure, and other industrial applications across the Western United States since 1959. “Northwest Pump represents an exciting opportunity to invest in a differentiated and leading distributor that is poised for growth. We’re excited to partner with Bob and the entire Northwest Pump team to execute on an organic and inorganic growth strategy focused on increasing density and expanding the Company’s scope of services and product offerings.” - Matt Kever, Managing Director at H.I.G. Capital Learn more: https://bit.ly/3AQb8uU #HIGCapital #PrivateEquity

H.I.G. Capital has signed a definitive agreement to sell Deenova, one of the leading Italian providers of advanced services to hospitals for the traceability and management of unit dose drugs and medical devices. Since its initial investment, H.I.G. has supported Deenova’s international growth through strategic acquisitions and the strengthening of its management team. The Company has become an industry leader throughout Europe, with a current presence in approximately 100 hospitals in Italy, France, United Kingdom, Malta, Germany, Spain, and Poland. #HIGCapital #PrivateEquity Learn more: https://bit.ly/4eIVhfo

H.I.G. Capital is proud to announce that Miriam Rafiqi, Managing Director, has been named to The Wall Street Journal’s highly prestigious list of “Women to Watch” in Private Equity for 2024, honoring the most successful and influential women in the industry. Since joining H.I.G., Miriam has been an integral part of the firm’s success as a member of H.I.G.’s U.S. Middle Market Fund, where she started her H.I.G. career focusing on the industrials sector, and currently as a senior member of H.I.G.’s Infrastructure Fund. "I am truly honored to be named alongside such an incredible group of women in private equity. It is inspiring to see the remarkable achievements of my peers, and I am excited to continue working with them to shape the future of our industry and to continue finding opportunities for growth that creates value for H.I.G. and our partners.” - Miriam Rafiqi, Managing Director at H.I.G. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3UWUmRF #HIGCapital #PrivateEquity

H.I.G. Growth Partners completes a significant growth investment in Carebox, a leading software platform that connects patients, families, and physicians with potentially life-saving treatment options that are only available in clinical trials. “Brian and the Carebox team have built an extraordinary software platform. Their innovative technology streamlines how patients can identify and participate in upcoming and ongoing clinical trials. With Carebox’s focus on the intersection of technology and healthcare, we are ideally positioned to bring our deep operational and institutional expertise together with the resources, relationships, and experience that will enable them to scale, so they can continue be a lifeline for more patients in need of treatment.” - Albert Koh, Principal at H.I.G. Growth Learn more: https://bit.ly/48TxR5K #HIGCapital #PrivateEquity

David Hirschberg, Co-Head & Managing Director of H.I.G. Real Estate, U.S., discusses the successful sale of Huntsville Industrial, a 660,000 SF warehouse facility that is strategically located adjacent to the Huntsville International Airport, one of the largest air cargo airports in the U.S., as well as the?Huntsville Intermodal Rail Terminal. David highlights H.I.G.’s unique ability to execute a multi-faceted, value-add strategy on an underutilized and mismanaged asset, resulting in renegotiated and newly executed long-term leases and an early exit opportunity for the firm. #PrivateEquity #HIGCapital #HIGRealty

H.I.G. Bayside Capital Europe completes the refinancing of Oliver James, a multi-award-winning recruitment and talent solutions specialist with 14 global offices. Bayside provided a ￡31m facility to refinance existing debt and finance the further growth of the Company. ? “Oliver Castle’s and James Rogers’ impressive approach, strategy, and execution have resulted in an outstanding recognition of their business in the marketplace. Our Capital Solutions loan allows us to refinance their existing debt and provide flexible funds to support the business in its next phase. We are looking forward to working with the team at Oliver James and supporting the continued growth of the business.” - Florian Kawohl, Managing Director at Bayside Learn more: https://bit.ly/4fhPxdI #HIGCapital #PrivateEquity

H.I.G. Realty Partners sells Huntsville Industrial investment. The 660,000 SF warehouse in Huntsville, AL is a strategically located facility adjacent to the Huntsville International Airport, one of the largest air cargo airports in the U.S., as well as the?Huntsville Intermodal Rail Terminal. #HIGCapital #PrivateEquity ? Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Yytcl7

H.I.G. Capital completes strategic investment in Life Agro in Brazil, a regional leader in the specialty agricultural inputs segment providing an innovative range of eco-friendly products for crop protection and nutrition nationwide. “This acquisition marks H.I.G.’s first investment in the agricultural sector in Latin America and is an important step in our regional expansion. Life Agro’s strong market position, growth profile, and commitment to sustainability make it a perfect fit for our portfolio.” - Fernando Marques Oliveira, Managing Director & Head of H.I.G. Latin America Learn more: https://bit.ly/48xpnBf #HIGCapital #PrivateEquity

H.I.G. Capital and Thoma Bravo announce the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire CompTIA Brand and Products. ? CompTIA is the world’s leading information technology (IT) certification and training body focused on promoting industry growth and skills development across the global IT ecosystem and its millions of professionals. ? “Global education is continually evolving to become more skills-based, and CompTIA is powering that shift with partnerships spanning academic institutions, private enterprises, government entities, and training delivery partners. CompTIA’s educational training content and certifications are enabling people across the world to gain entry and advancement in the IT space to unlock personal earning potential.” - Matt Hankins, Managing Director at H.I.G. ? Matthew Robinson, Managing Director at H.I.G. Learn more: https://bit.ly/40DwkhY #HIGCapital #PrivateEquity