Hellman & Friedman

Hellman & Friedman, established in 1984, is a prominent private equity firm headquartered in San Francisco, with additional offices in New York and London. The firm specializes in large-scale equity investments, focusing on companies with strong management teams operating in growing markets. Hellman & Friedman's investment portfolio spans various sectors, including financial services, technology, healthcare, energy, industrials, consumer, and business services. The firm is known for its flexible approach, acting as a controlling shareholder or influential minority investor, and often partners with management teams during strategic transitions. Hellman & Friedman's limited partners comprise major U.S. and international pension funds, university endowments, and foundations. The firm's investment strategy is long-term, aiming to support the strategic and financial objectives of its portfolio companies.