HGGC
General contacts
Investor type
PE
Founded
2007
AUM
$8 000 M
Location
East Palo Alto, California, United States
Investor profile last updated: 12 January, 2026
Profile
Since 2007, we’ve specialized in transforming good businesses into great companies through our differentiated approach to partnership investing. With a focus on the middle market, we have successfully completed over 800 platform investments, add-on transactions, and exits, totaling over $80 billion in enterprise value. Our commitment to partnership-oriented collaboration with investors, employees, and management teams is at the heart of our success as both investors and business builders.
Industry
HGGC Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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HGGC Fund II
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Private Equity (PE)
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Education
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Marketing and Advertising
Media and Entertainment
Real Estate
SaaS
Security
Software
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Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
|
North America
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$5-10 m
|
$1300 M
|
March 2015
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HGGC Fund III
|
Private Equity (PE)
|
Education
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
SaaS
Security
Software
|
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
|
$1900 M
|
December 2016
|
|
HGGC Fund IV
|
Private Equity (PE)
|
Education
Financial Services
Fintech
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Real Estate
SaaS
Security
Software
Transportation
|
Series B
Late Stage (Series C+)
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
|
$2500 M
|
June 2022
|
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FAQs about HGGC
Is HGGC a venture capital or private equity firm?
HGGC is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Where is HGGC located?
HGGC is located in East Palo Alto, California, United States.
When was HGGC founded?
HGGC was founded in 2007.
What sectors and industries does HGGC invest in?
HGGC invests in companies and startups in Education, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Real Estate, SaaS, Security, Software, Transportation.
What is HGGC geographical focus of investments?
HGGC invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
At what stages of companies and startups does HGGC typically invest in?
HGGC invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).
What is the usual amount of HGGC investment?
HGGC usually invests $10-50 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for HGGC?
HGGC has around $8 000m assets under management.
When was HGGC last fund created?
HGGC last fund was created/launched in 2022-06-16
What are the contacts of HGGC?
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