Hellman & Friedman

Hellman & Friedman LLC, founded in 1984, is a private equity firm headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional offices in New York and London. The firm specializes in a variety of investment strategies, including leveraged recapitalizations, acquisitions, traditional buyouts, financial restructurings, and growth investments. It targets public and private companies across multiple sectors, including financial services, healthcare, retail, consumer goods, energy, and technology, with a particular emphasis on businesses that demonstrate strong market positions and growth potential. Hellman & Friedman typically invests between $50 million and $1.2 billion and often collaborates closely with management teams during transitions, such as those involving institutionalization or public offerings. The firm aims to act as a controlling shareholder or an influential minority investor, focusing primarily on companies in North America, Western Europe, and Australia. Its team of over 45 investment professionals leverages extensive experience to add value to its portfolio companies.

Ted Akiskalos

Managing Director

Michael Attal

Principal

Catie Barile

Director

Jacob Best

Director

Gary Bischoping

Partner

Elaine Chirls

Principal

Lauren Cummings

Managing Director

Brian D. Doyle

Managing Director

Sune Frandsen

Director

Joseph Ghobrial

Director

Adam Halpern-Leistner

Director

Philip Hammarskjold

Managing Director

Patrick Healy

CEO

Astor Hermans

Principal

Fred Jackson

Principal

Emily Johnson

Managing Director

Blake Kleinman

Managing Director

Alex McGregor

Director

Guillaume van Moerbeke

Director

Sameer Narang

Partner

Sean O'Brien

Managing Director

Andrew Ren

Associate

Zita Saurel

Managing Director

Maria Sidoli

Director and Principal

Caroline Sohr

Principal

Adam Swieciki

Associate

Allen Thorpe

Partner, Investment Committee

David Tunnell

Partner, Investment Committee

Luca Velussi

Director

Tarim Wasim

Partner

Michael White

Associate

Gregory Why

Managing Director

John Yoshida

Director

Kees Wesdorp Ph.D

Managing Director

A.J. Galainena

Associate

Past deals in Retail Lending

TRADER Corporation

Private Equity Round in 2024
TRADER Corporation provides online media, dealership software, and lender services.

At Home Group

Acquisition in 2021
At Home Group Inc. is a retailer specializing in home decor superstores across the United States. Founded in 1979 and headquartered in Plano, Texas, the company offers a diverse range of home furnishings and decor items, including accent furniture, mirrors, rugs, wall art, and seasonal decorations. With a selection that can accommodate various budgets and styles, At Home provides up to 50,000 products, such as patio cushions, artificial plants, bedding, and home organization solutions. As of recent reports, the company operates 226 stores in 40 states, making it a notable player in the home decor retail market.

AutoScout24

Acquisition in 2019
AutoScout24 GmbH operates an online marketplace for buying and selling new and used vehicles, including cars, motorcycles, and commercial vehicles. Founded in 1998 and based in Munich, Germany, the platform serves private customers, dealers, and manufacturers across Europe. In addition to facilitating vehicle transactions, AutoScout24 offers services such as car loans, insurance, and vehicle leasing products. The company, formerly known as MasterCar AG until its rebranding in 1999, provides a comprehensive digital platform that connects various stakeholders in the automotive market, helping them find and trade vehicles effectively.
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