H.I.G. Capital

H.I.G. Capital, LLC, established in 1993 and headquartered in Miami, Florida, is a global private equity firm specializing in providing capital and operational support to small and medium-sized companies. The firm invests in various sectors, including business services, consumer goods, healthcare, industrials, and technology, with a focus on the United States, Europe, and Latin America. H.I.G. Capital typically invests between $3 million and $100 million in companies with enterprise values ranging from $25 million to $1 billion, offering both debt and equity capital. The firm's investment strategy includes leveraged buyouts, growth equity, and recapitalizations, aiming to support undermanaged or underperforming companies through operational improvements and strategic growth initiatives.

Kevin Van Culin

Managing Director

Matt Gullen

Managing Director

Ross Hiatt

Co-Head, Managing Director, H.I.G. Growth Partners

Ryan Kaplan

Managing Director

Nishant Nayyar

Managing Director, European Middle Market

Markus Noe-Nordberg

Managing Director and Head, European Middle Market Fund

Keval Patel

Managing Director, Head of H.I.G. US Middle Market and Head of North American Chemicals

Christian Kraul-von Renner

Director

Matthew Robinson

Managing Director, Advantage Fund

Schwartz, Brian M.

Co-President

Aaron Tolson

Managing Director

Andrey Vakhovskiy

Managing Director

Rahul Vinnakota

Managing Director

Rob Wolfson

Executive Managing Director

Past deals in Advertising

Kantar Media

Acquisition in 2025
Kantar Media is a leading global media research company that specializes in media measurement and analytics. It provides clients with valuable insights into audience behavior, advertising effectiveness, and media consumption patterns. By leveraging a deep understanding of the media landscape, Kantar Media delivers data-driven solutions that assist brands, agencies, and media owners in optimizing their marketing strategies and achieving measurable results. The company focuses on campaign development and optimization, offering services that include audience research, competitive intelligence, and insights into consumer behavior, particularly for advertising on various platforms such as radio and the Internet. Kantar Media is part of the Kantar Group, reinforcing its commitment to delivering comprehensive marketing communication and advertising expenditure information.

Best Version Media

Acquisition in 2025
Best Version Media, LLC is a media and marketing company based in Brookfield, Wisconsin, that specializes in publishing private, family-oriented, neighborhood-specific magazines. Founded in 2007, the company connects local businesses with residents, homeowners associations, and villages through innovative print and digital marketing solutions. Best Version Media operates across the United States and Canada, producing millions of magazines monthly and serving over 1,300 neighborhoods. In addition to its print publications, the company provides digital advertising services and online tools that enhance the visibility of local brands, streamlining the marketing experience for businesses. Through its community-focused approach, Best Version Media aims to strengthen both communities and local enterprises.

Watchfire Signs

Acquisition in 2022
Watchfire Signs, LLC is a manufacturer based in Danville, Illinois, specializing in the design, production, and servicing of durable LED signs and digital billboards. Founded in 1932, the company offers a wide range of products, including outdoor and indoor sports video scoreboards, fixed digit scoreboards, indoor displays, and gas price displays. Additionally, Watchfire provides digital sign software, installation services, and in-house engineering and support. Its products cater to various sectors, including communities, commercial clients, entertainment, and digital outdoor advertising. Watchfire Signs operates through a network of dealers, helping businesses effectively communicate with their audience and enhance visibility. The company was previously known as Time-O-Matic Inc. and is a subsidiary of The Jordan Company, L.P.

Hibu

Acquisition in 2021
Hibu is an internet services company focused on supporting small and medium-sized businesses by enhancing their digital presence. Established in 2012, Hibu connects local consumers with merchants through a variety of marketing solutions. The company offers services such as search engine optimization, social media advertising, display advertising, custom website development, listings management, and reputation management. By providing these services, Hibu enables its clients to effectively compete in the digital marketplace, helping them to grow their businesses with the support of a trained sales team.

Circle Graphics

Private Equity Round in 2019
Circle Graphics, Inc., established in 2000, is a leading provider of digital printing services in the United States. Based in Longmont, Colorado, with additional locations and regional offices across the country, the company specializes in large-format digital graphics for various applications. These include out-of-home advertising (such as billboards, transit displays, and wallscapes), business signage, wall decor, art reproduction, and professional photography. Circle Graphics offers a wide range of products, from canvas gallery wraps and banners to vehicle wraps and floor graphics, all produced using state-of-the-art equipment and proprietary software. The company is renowned for its high-quality products, quick turnaround times, and exceptional customer service.

Sistemas e Imagen Publicitaria

Acquisition in 2015
Sistemas e Imagen Publicitaria, S.L.U. specializes in outdoor advertising, providing services designed to promote products and services in public spaces. The company offers a range of advertising solutions, including billboards, monopoles, mupis, tarpaulins, signage, and banners. In addition to advertising space, Sistemas e Imagen Publicitaria focuses on the design, installation, and management of advertisements, ensuring effective visibility for various brands and products. With a commitment to enhancing outdoor marketing strategies, the company operates sales centers and actively promotes its services abroad.

Constructive Media

Acquisition in 2015
Constructive Media provides digital content solutions. They offer services that include 3D animation, custom web sites, graphic design, video production, augmented reality, virtual reality, cg renders, and 3D visuals.

Centerfield

Venture Round in 2015
Centerfield develops intelligent Big Data driven marketing and sales technology utilizing real time biddable media (RTB), automated call routing and customized scripting. Our proprietary platform, Dugout, combined with our 1500 person sales and retention center delivers new customers at scale to many of the leading brands worldwide.

Go2mobi

Private Equity Round in 2015
Go2mobi is a mobile advertising platform that facilitates connections between advertisers and their target audiences during optimal mobile engagement moments. By integrating first-party audience data derived from mobile sources with real-time location insights, the company enhances the effectiveness of advertising campaigns. Go2mobi provides advertising services to brands, agencies, and programmatic self-serve clients worldwide, allowing them to reach consumers across various channels. This enables the delivery of targeted and relevant ad campaigns, ensuring that advertisers can effectively engage with potential customers.

NZN

Private Equity Round in 2014
NZN, also known as No Zebra Network, is a Brazilian digital content creator and media service provider established in 2000. The company specializes in delivering advertising solutions and facilitating online communication for the planning and execution of digital campaigns. With a diverse portfolio of brands, NZN covers various topics including technology, gaming, culinary arts, and general news. Its key platforms include Baixaki, a comprehensive download and reference site; All Hot, a cookery website; and Tecmundo, which offers insights and updates on electronic products. Other notable brands include My Series, Mega Curioso, and In Short, which provide content spanning entertainment, science, and current events. Operating from three locations in Brazil—Curitiba, São Paulo, and Birigui—NZN aims to connect communities and brands through engaging content and innovative technology.

Eletromidia

Acquisition in 2013
Eletromidia S.A., based in São Paulo, Brazil, specializes in out-of-home advertising services through a comprehensive network of static and digital panels. The company operates in high-traffic areas such as transportation hubs, airports, shopping malls, and residential buildings, reaching over 16 million people daily across 18 cities. In addition to advertising, Eletromidia imports, sells, and distributes electronic panels and related products, providing repair and maintenance services. The company also offers display and lighting solutions for major events, enhancing its portfolio in the advertising sector. Founded in 1993, Eletromidia operates as a subsidiary of Cosme Velho Participações S.A.

Vertice 360 Servicios Audiovisuales

Acquisition in 2013
Vértice 360 Servicios Audiovisuales is a prominent provider of technical services and equipment for audiovisual production, post-production, and advertising. The company supports the broadcasting of television channels and the execution of live events. It encompasses various audiovisual entities, including Telson, Videoreport, Apuntolapospo, Acicala, Videac, Vértice Estudio, Inevent, and Itesa. By offering state-of-the-art solutions and a skilled team, Vértice 360 facilitates the development of diverse audiovisual projects and corporate communications, effectively serving the television, advertising, and film industries.

Vertice 360 Servicios Audiovisuales

Private Equity Round in 2012
Vértice 360 Servicios Audiovisuales is a prominent provider of technical services and equipment for audiovisual production, post-production, and advertising. The company supports the broadcasting of television channels and the execution of live events. It encompasses various audiovisual entities, including Telson, Videoreport, Apuntolapospo, Acicala, Videac, Vértice Estudio, Inevent, and Itesa. By offering state-of-the-art solutions and a skilled team, Vértice 360 facilitates the development of diverse audiovisual projects and corporate communications, effectively serving the television, advertising, and film industries.

SpotX

Series A in 2010
SpotX is a privately-held global video ad serving platform focused on providing premium digital media owners with comprehensive solutions for monetizing their content through video advertising across various devices, including desktop, mobile, and connected television. The platform serves as a video supply-side solution and programmatic marketplace, offering features such as modern ad serving, programmatic infrastructure, and tools for managing over-the-top (OTT) and outstream video ad units. By connecting media owners with brands, agencies, trading desks, and demand-side platforms, SpotX facilitates the sale of video advertising while offering insights into buyer behavior and audience consumption. This enables media owners to optimize their video ad inventory and enhance revenue potential in a transparent and controlled environment.

Engine

Acquisition in 2010
Engine is an advertising and marketing company that offers a range of media and marketing services to its clients. As a market leader in various disciplines, Engine specializes in advertising, digital strategy, social media marketing, public relations, and management consulting. The company is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with additional offices located in New York. Through its diverse offerings, Engine aims to provide comprehensive solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients in a competitive landscape.

Engine

Private Equity Round in 2010
Engine is an advertising and marketing company that offers a range of media and marketing services to its clients. As a market leader in various disciplines, Engine specializes in advertising, digital strategy, social media marketing, public relations, and management consulting. The company is headquartered in the United Kingdom, with additional offices located in New York. Through its diverse offerings, Engine aims to provide comprehensive solutions that meet the evolving needs of its clients in a competitive landscape.

Triad Retail Media

Private Equity Round in 2009
Triad Retail Media specializes in creating, managing, and operating digital media programs for major retail e-commerce websites. The company delivers innovative advertising solutions that enable national brands to effectively target and engage consumers during their shopping journey, particularly when they are making final purchase decisions. Triad's services encompass site monetization, online branding, email marketing, and customer engagement through various formats such as videos and product sampling. With a portfolio that includes some of the largest retailers globally, such as Walmart and eBay, Triad Retail Media focuses on enhancing the advertising experience by integrating it seamlessly with sales opportunities, thereby maximizing the impact of marketing efforts for both retailers and brands.

VIX

Series D in 2009
VIX is a digital media and content company that specializes in creating, acquiring, and distributing Hispanic-focused content primarily for audiences in the United States, Latin America, and Brazil. The platform offers a wide range of engaging content, including Latin music, sports, film, fashion, and news, accessible through its website and various social media channels. With a substantial following of 70 million across social platforms and over 1.4 billion monthly views, VIX ranks among the largest video publishers globally. The company also provides advertisers with opportunities for branded content that produces significant results. Based in Coral Gables, Florida, VIX operates additional offices in key locations throughout the Americas, allowing it to effectively reach and engage diverse demographics within the Hispanic market.

REVShare

Series A in 2007
REVShare has specialized in Cost-per-Action television advertising since 1989. The company has relationships with more than 1,700 local market television stations, cable systems, syndicators and networks that are willing to provide television time on a results basis.

VIX

Series C in 2007
VIX is a digital media and content company that specializes in creating, acquiring, and distributing Hispanic-focused content primarily for audiences in the United States, Latin America, and Brazil. The platform offers a wide range of engaging content, including Latin music, sports, film, fashion, and news, accessible through its website and various social media channels. With a substantial following of 70 million across social platforms and over 1.4 billion monthly views, VIX ranks among the largest video publishers globally. The company also provides advertisers with opportunities for branded content that produces significant results. Based in Coral Gables, Florida, VIX operates additional offices in key locations throughout the Americas, allowing it to effectively reach and engage diverse demographics within the Hispanic market.

VIX

Series B in 2006
VIX is a digital media and content company that specializes in creating, acquiring, and distributing Hispanic-focused content primarily for audiences in the United States, Latin America, and Brazil. The platform offers a wide range of engaging content, including Latin music, sports, film, fashion, and news, accessible through its website and various social media channels. With a substantial following of 70 million across social platforms and over 1.4 billion monthly views, VIX ranks among the largest video publishers globally. The company also provides advertisers with opportunities for branded content that produces significant results. Based in Coral Gables, Florida, VIX operates additional offices in key locations throughout the Americas, allowing it to effectively reach and engage diverse demographics within the Hispanic market.

HealthSTAR Communications

Private Equity Round in 2001
HealthSTAR is a pharmaceutical marketing services firm and specializing in providing a broad range of strategic value-added services to leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies worldwide. Healthstar's product offering includes advertising agency services, continuing education, sample fulfillment, patient recruitment, physician meetings and symposiums, as well as direct-to-consumer marketing services through controlled venues.

CellIT

Venture Round in 2000
CellIT is a marketing and advertising company specializing in mobile marketing solutions. Founded in March 2012 and based in Illinois, the company provides a range of services, including text message advertising and mobile surveys, aimed at enhancing customer interaction management. CellIT's software integrates customer service and marketing expertise with engineering capabilities, allowing for the automation of multimedia customer interactions, particularly within the call center and customer service sectors. The company has developed innovative mobile platforms and custom technologies designed to engage and mobilize customer bases effectively. In addition to its original offerings, CellIT was acquired by HelloWorld, expanding its capabilities within a comprehensive SaaS platform for marketing.
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