HPS Investment Partners

HPS Investment Partners is a global investment firm headquartered in New York City, specializing in non-investment grade credit. Established in 2007, the firm has a team of 93 investment professionals and over 200 total employees, operating from its New York base and nine additional offices worldwide. Initially created as a division of Highbridge Capital Management, a subsidiary of J.P. Morgan Asset Management, HPS became independent in March 2016 when its principals acquired the firm. The firm manages a diverse range of strategies across the capital structure, including syndicated leveraged loans, high-yield bonds, privately negotiated senior secured debt, mezzanine financing, asset-based leasing, and private equity. HPS focuses on credit and longer-dated liquid investment opportunities, providing both standard and customized investment solutions for companies of varying sizes.

Serge Adam

Managing Director and Co-Portfolio Manager, Liquid Credit strategies

Mark Albert

Managing Director

Scott Anchin

Managing Director

Jeremy Ascherman

Vice President

Peter Atkinson

Managing Director

Shant Babikian

Managing Director

Jennifer Bales

Managing Director

Ashwant Bihal

Managing Director, Risk

Jake Blair

Managing Director

Emmanuel Bresson

Managing Director

Payne Brown

Managing Director

Ryan Burrell

Managing Director

Colbert Cannon

Managing Director

Mathew Carvajal

Managing Director

Richard Chun

Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of the Asia Long Short Credit Fund

Garrett Cockren

Managing Director

Philip Cothern

Managing Director

Edward Dale

Managing Director

Anoop Dhakad

Managing Director

Lena Doan

Managing Director

Michael Dorenfeld

Managing Director

Mark Drabkin

Managing Director

Andrew Eiler

CTO and Managing Director

Oliver Feix

Managing Director

Michael Fenstermacher

Managing Director and Co-Head, North American Core Senior Lending

Andersen Fisher

Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of the Special Situations Opportunity Funds

Jeffrey Fishman

Managing Director

Jeffrey Fitts

Managing Director

Carlotta De Franceschi

Managing Director

Scot French

Governing Partner

Nicole Gaziano

Vice President

Jeffrey Hostettler

Managing Director

Christopher Hunter

Managing Director

Eliot Javanmardi

Managing Director

Adam Jordan

Managing Director

Vikas Keswani

Managing Director, Head of Specialty Direct Lending North America

Paul Knollmeyer

Managing Director, CFO and Chief Risk Officer

Carola Koidl

Managing Director

Robert Kostow

Managing Director

Raymond Lam

Managing Director

Doris Lee-Silvestri

Managing Director and CFO of Funds

David Lehman

Managing Director

Gary Lo

Managing Director

James Lumby

Managing Director

James MacMiller

Managing Director

Federico Maffioletti

Vice President

Aman Malik

Managing Director

Kyle Mapes

Managing Director

Christoph Matern

Managing Director

Aimee Means

Managing Director

Karsten Moller

Managing Director

Lisa Monaco

Managing Director

Rick Morris JD

Managing Director

Long Nguyen

Managing Director

Ryan O'Connor

Vice President

Grishma Parekh

Managing Director, Co-Head Core Senior Lending North America

Simon Peatfield

Managing Director and Co-Portfolio Manager of European CLOs

Brett Pertuz

Managing Director

Stephen Petricone

Managing Director

Jeff Pickering

Managing Director

Purnima Puri

Managing Director, Head of Liquid Credit and Portfolio Manager for the Multi-Asset Credit strategies and Governing Partner

Julian Qin

Executive Director

Jonathan Rabinowitz

Managing Director and Co-Portfolio Manager of the Liquid Loan Fund, HPS CLOs

Robert Ranocchia

Managing Director

Faith Rosenfeld

Chief Administrative Officer and Governing Partner

Mark Rubenstein

Managing Director, Head of Strategic Investment Partners North America

Brian Seidman

Managing Director

Tony Shizari

Managing Director

Vali Shokrgozar

Managing Director

Jaivir Sidhu

Managing Director

Michael Souders

Executive Director

Chris Stainton

Managing Director

Gary Stead

Managing Director and Head of Australian Private Credit

Jay Steen

Executive Director

David Stempler

Managing Director

Nick Strong

Managing Director and Co-Portfolio Manager of HPS's European CLOs

Megan Taylor

Managing Director

Lucian Tira

Executive Director

Karuna Uppal

Managing Director

Rolando Villanueva

Managing Director and Co-Portfolio Manager of Liquid Loan Fund, HPS US CLOs

John Vitols

Managing Director

Daniel Wallitt

Managing Director

Dean Wang

Managing Director

Daniel Wang

Managing Director

Stephanie Wong

Managing Director

Matthew Wooster

Managing Director

Jared Worman

Managing Director and Head of US CLO Management and Liquid Loan Funds

Du Xu

Managing Director

Timur Yurtseven

Managing Director and Portfolio Manager of CLO Investment Strategies

Daniel Zevnik

Managing Director

Alivia Zhou

Vice President

40 past transactions

Team

Post in 2025
Team, Inc. is an engineering firm that specializes in asset performance assurance and optimization solutions, operating across the United States, Canada, Europe, and internationally. The company is structured into three main segments: Inspection and Heat Treating (IHT), Mechanical Services (MS), and Quest Integrity. The IHT segment provides a wide range of non-destructive testing services, including radiographic, ultrasonic, and magnetic particle inspections, as well as heat treating and pipeline integrity services. The MS segment focuses on services related to leak repair, emissions control, and field machining, while the Quest Integrity segment delivers advanced inspection systems, pipeline integrity management, and engineering assessments. Team serves a diverse array of industries, including refining, power generation, oil and gas, chemical processing, and aerospace, among others. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Sugar Land, Texas, Team is dedicated to enhancing equipment performance and minimizing downtime for its clients.

Sunraycer

Debt Financing in 2025
Sunraycer offers clean energy solutions and capital for renewable energy projects.

Superbet

Debt Financing in 2025
Superbet is an online gaming company in Romania.

Saga Group

Post in 2025
Saga plc is a UK-based company established in 1950, specializing in providing a range of services tailored primarily for individuals aged 50 and over. It operates in three main segments: Insurance, Travel, and Other Businesses. The insurance segment is the largest, offering various products including car, home, health, and travel insurance, alongside personal accident and breakdown coverage. The travel segment organizes package tours and cruise holidays, while the company also provides personal finance services such as loans, savings accounts, and wealth management. Additionally, Saga engages in publishing, notably through Saga Magazine, and offers services related to domiciliary care and automotive vehicle repair. Headquartered in Folkestone, Saga has become a trusted brand recognized for its quality offerings within its target demographic in the UK.

Collectivus Holdings

Debt Financing in 2024
Collectivus Holdings is a holding corporation that monitors many of the most prominent brands in the gathering, trading card game, and hobby sectors.

Bloom Energy

Post in 2024
Bloom Energy Corporation designs, manufactures, and sells solid-oxide fuel cell systems for on-site power generation. Its primary product, the Bloom Energy Server, converts natural gas, biogas, or hydrogen into electricity through an electrochemical process, allowing for clean and reliable power generation without combustion. The company serves various industries, including banking, technology, healthcare, and utilities, and operates mainly in the United States, Japan, China, India, and South Korea. Founded in 2001 and headquartered in San Jose, California, Bloom Energy aims to change the way energy is generated and consumed by leveraging innovative fuel cell technology derived from advanced materials science. This technology not only enhances electrical reliability and energy security but also reduces electricity costs and greenhouse gas emissions, providing a sustainable path to energy independence. Additionally, in 2021, the company announced plans to enter the electrolyzer market, further expanding its capabilities in the energy sector.

Quorum Software

Debt Financing in 2024
Quorum offers an industry-leading portfolio of finance, operations and accounting software that empowers energy companies of all sizes to conquer their most complex business challenges. From the field to the back office, defying complexity is coded in our DNA and our software. This unmatched experience is why Quorum is the choice of eight of the largest public energy companies worldwide, 75 percent of LNG exporters throughout North America and 80 percent of all midstream companies in the United States. Designed for digital transformation, the myQuorum software platform delivers open standards, mobile-first design and cloud technologies to empower innovation at the speed of thought. At Quorum, we’re helping visionary leaders transform their business, and the energy industry, for a digital world.

Ocorian

Debt Financing in 2024
Ocorian is a provider of comprehensive fund administration, corporate services, and compliance solutions tailored to meet the needs of asset managers, financial institutions, corporations, and private clients. The company specializes in a wide range of services, including entity management, regulatory support, incorporation, accounting, tax assistance, compliance monitoring, and regulatory reporting. By offering these diverse services, Ocorian enables clients to effectively manage the complexities associated with their assets and operations, ensuring they remain compliant and well-supported in their financial activities.

Smartsheet

Post in 2024
Smartsheet Inc. is a cloud-based platform designed for effective work execution, enabling organizations to manage projects, programs, and processes with enhanced efficiency. Founded in 2005 and headquartered in Bellevue, Washington, Smartsheet provides a range of collaborative tools tailored to various business needs. Its offerings include Smartdashboards for real-time visibility, Smartportals for easy access to project resources, Smartcards for workflow organization, and Smartgrids for tracking multiple tasks. The platform also features Smartprojects for team collaboration, Smartcalendars for aligning deadlines, Smartforms for structured information collection, and Smartautomation for process automation. Additionally, Smartsheet integrates with existing enterprise applications, facilitating seamless operations across diverse sectors such as aerospace, healthcare, finance, and technology. The company generates revenue through software subscriptions and additional charges for enhanced platform capabilities.

Intersect Power

Debt Financing in 2024
Intersect Power is a clean infrastructure company focused on delivering efficient and scalable low-carbon solutions in the energy and commodity markets. The company specializes in various phases of development, including design, engineering, finance, and operations. Intersect Power has a late-stage pipeline of 3.2 GWDC of solar and storage projects expected to be operational by 2023, alongside an emerging portfolio of other clean infrastructure assets. Additionally, the company has developed and sold over 1.7 GWDC of contracted solar projects in California and Texas, which are now owned and operated by third-party investors. Intersect Power also explores innovative solutions such as green hydrogen and carbon capture, providing clean alternatives to fossil fuels for transportation and chemical processes.

Tillman Infrastructure

Debt Financing in 2024
Tillman Infrastructure LLC, founded in 2016 and based in New York, develops, owns, and operates telecommunication tower infrastructure across the United States. The company specializes in providing connectivity solutions through a diverse range of services, including built-to-suit projects, colocation, ground lease buyouts, real estate management, and tower acquisitions. By leveraging its financial and operational expertise, Tillman Infrastructure supports telecommunications companies in rapidly building and managing sites, while also offering landlords enhanced financial flexibility. As a subsidiary of Tillman Global Holdings, LLC, the company plays a crucial role in enhancing connectivity in communities nationwide.

Equinox Fitness

Private Equity Round in 2024
Equinox Fitness operates 89 upscale, full-service fitness clubs across major cities in the United States, including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago, as well as international locations in London, Toronto, and Vancouver. The company provides a comprehensive range of fitness services, including strength and cardio training, group fitness classes, personal training, and spa services. In addition to these offerings, Equinox features branded products such as apparel and food/juice bars, aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle for its members. By focusing on the integration of fitness and wellness, Equinox creates an environment that supports clients' physical and mental well-being.

EHOB

Debt Financing in 2024
EHOB is a medical device company that offers seating cushions, day chair pads, and lower limb protectors.

Lagoped

Venture Round in 2023
Lagoped operates as a sustainable outdoor clothing brand.

Finastra

Debt Financing in 2023
Finastra is a global leader in financial services software, formed in 2017 through the merger of Misys and D+H. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of solutions that encompass retail banking, transaction banking, lending, and treasury and capital markets. With a focus on open innovation, Finastra enables financial institutions of all sizes to deploy critical technology either on-premises or in the cloud. Its extensive range of offerings includes mortgage technology, payment management, and student lending solutions. Serving 48 of the world's top 50 banks, Finastra's secure and reliable platforms empower clients to enhance operations, mitigate risks, and adapt to the evolving demands of their customers. The company's broad geographical reach and scale ensure effective support for a diverse clientele, ranging from global financial institutions to community banks and credit unions.

SGS

Acquisition in 2023
SGS & Co is a well-established brand strategy company with over 70 years of experience in the design, graphic services, and production industry. Focused on helping brands elevate their market presence, SGS & Co offers a comprehensive range of services that include brand strategy, brand identity design, production artwork, pre-press, video production, and digital marketing. The company serves diverse sectors such as food and beverage, consumer goods, healthcare, and beauty, enabling clients to forge meaningful connections with consumers. Known for its deep market understanding and long-lasting client relationships, SGS & Co is recognized as a reliable partner in navigating the complexities of brand identity and delivering effective, resonant strategies.

Beckett Collectibles

Private Equity Round in 2023
Beckett Collectibles is a leading publisher in the trading card and collectibles industry, specializing in providing essential market information and pricing standards. The company is renowned for its grading services, which encompass various sports such as baseball, basketball, football, and hockey, as well as entertainment collectibles. Through its comprehensive news services, Beckett helps collectors and enthusiasts stay informed about trends and developments in the market, setting a benchmark for quality and reliability in the collectibles sector.

Yesway

Private Equity Round in 2023
Yesway is a convenience store chain that operates across several states, including Texas, New Mexico, South Dakota, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Wyoming, Oklahoma, and Nebraska. The company focuses on delivering high-quality shopping experiences and exceptional customer service. Yesway enhances its convenience stores by providing a diverse selection of products, including its own brands of food items such as candy, beverages, snacks, baked goods, and hot foods. Additionally, the company incorporates loyalty programs to foster customer engagement and retention. Through strategic acquisitions and transformations of convenience store portfolios, Yesway employs expertise in real estate and technology, along with data-driven decision-making, to expand its operations and improve service offerings.

Fortenova Group

Secondary Market in 2022
Fortenova Group is a Croatian company based in Zagreb that operates primarily in the retail, wholesale, food, and agriculture sectors. It manages agricultural areas across Europe, focusing on diversified production that includes cereals, oil crops, livestock, cheese, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Additionally, Fortenova Group distributes a wide range of food products, beverages, and flowers. The company, formerly known as AGROKOR, underwent a rebranding to Fortenova in order to revitalize its operations following a period of financial difficulties, including indebtedness and bankruptcy. Non-core businesses are organized within a separate holding, allowing the company to focus on its main areas of expertise.

Intersect Power

Debt Financing in 2022
Intersect Power is a clean infrastructure company focused on delivering efficient and scalable low-carbon solutions in the energy and commodity markets. The company specializes in various phases of development, including design, engineering, finance, and operations. Intersect Power has a late-stage pipeline of 3.2 GWDC of solar and storage projects expected to be operational by 2023, alongside an emerging portfolio of other clean infrastructure assets. Additionally, the company has developed and sold over 1.7 GWDC of contracted solar projects in California and Texas, which are now owned and operated by third-party investors. Intersect Power also explores innovative solutions such as green hydrogen and carbon capture, providing clean alternatives to fossil fuels for transportation and chemical processes.

Greencross

Debt Financing in 2022
Greencross Limited is an integrated pet care company based in Woolloongabba, Australia, offering a wide range of veterinary services and pet-related products in Australia and New Zealand. The company operates in three segments: Retail, Veterinary, and New Zealand. It retails pet food, accessories, and related products while also providing various pet services, including grooming, obedience training, pet adoption, and insurance, through both physical stores and an online platform. Greencross owns a network of veterinary clinics that include general practices for consultations and diagnostics, emergency centers for after-hours care, and specialty centers that offer advanced veterinary services such as surgery and cardiology. The company operates under several brands, including Greencross Vets, AEC - Animal Emergency Centre, and Petbarn, and as of August 2018, it managed approximately 440 retail stores and veterinary clinics. Founded in 1994, Greencross continues to be a significant player in the pet care industry.

Kobalt

Debt Financing in 2022
Kobalt is an independent music services company that provides alternatives to traditional music business models. It focuses on music publishing, label services, and neighboring rights divisions, offering innovative technology solutions aimed at enhancing efficiency and transparency in the music industry. By empowering artists, songwriters, publishers, and labels, Kobalt ensures that each stakeholder is compensated fairly and accurately, navigating the complexities of digital micropayments. The company serves over 8,000 artists and songwriters, managing approximately 600,000 songs and collaborating with more than 450 publishing companies. With a global workforce of over 275 employees, Kobalt delivers real-time reporting through its award-winning Kobalt Portal and offers a range of services, including global licensing management, royalty collection, creative services, and digital marketing. The company represents many prominent artists and songwriters, contributing significantly to the charts in both the US and UK.

The Ardonagh Group

Private Equity Round in 2021
The Ardonagh Group brings together leading businesses in their fields to create a smart new vision for the insurance industry.

Ankura

Private Equity Round in 2021
Ankura is an independent global expert services and advisory firm that provides comprehensive solutions to clients facing critical challenges related to change, risk, disputes, finance, performance, and transformation. Founded in 2020, Ankura Capital Advisors, a subsidiary based in New York, focuses on investment banking advisory services, offering expertise in areas such as cash flow stabilization, debt restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, and joint ventures. The firm serves a diverse range of industries, including real estate, consumer products, manufacturing, media, technology, and financial services. With a team of over 1,700 professionals in more than 35 locations worldwide, Ankura leverages collaborative thinking and multidisciplinary expertise to help clients protect, create, and recover value effectively.

Intersect Power

Debt Financing in 2021
Intersect Power is a clean infrastructure company focused on delivering efficient and scalable low-carbon solutions in the energy and commodity markets. The company specializes in various phases of development, including design, engineering, finance, and operations. Intersect Power has a late-stage pipeline of 3.2 GWDC of solar and storage projects expected to be operational by 2023, alongside an emerging portfolio of other clean infrastructure assets. Additionally, the company has developed and sold over 1.7 GWDC of contracted solar projects in California and Texas, which are now owned and operated by third-party investors. Intersect Power also explores innovative solutions such as green hydrogen and carbon capture, providing clean alternatives to fossil fuels for transportation and chemical processes.

Atento

Private Equity Round in 2020
Atento is the largest provider of customer relationship management (CRM) and business process outsourcing (BPO) services in Latin America. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including customer care, sales, collections, back office, and technical support, catering to various sectors such as telecommunications, banking, financial services, healthcare, retail, and public administration. Atento serves its clients through multiple channels, including digital platforms like SMS, email, chat, social media, and applications, as well as traditional voice and in-person interactions. The company operates across several geographical regions, including Brazil, the Americas, and EMEA (Europe, the Middle East, and Africa).

SumUp

Debt Financing in 2019
SumUp is a financial technology company that specializes in mobile point-of-sale (mPOS) solutions, allowing businesses to accept card payments easily and securely. Founded in 2011, SumUp has established a presence in 13 countries, including Germany, Great Britain, and Brazil. Its offerings include a mobile card reader that supports magstripe, chip, and contactless payments, enabling small and medium-sized businesses to turn their smartphones or tablets into card terminals. The company also provides a suite of software development kits (SDKs) and application programming interfaces (APIs) for third-party integration of card payment functionalities. With a workforce of over 100 employees, SumUp has garnered support from prominent venture capital firms and financial institutions, positioning itself as a key player in the European mPOS market.

Spruce Finance

Venture Round in 2019
Spruce Finance Inc. specializes in consumer financing for residential solar systems, water conservation upgrades, and energy efficiency improvements. The company offers a variety of financing options, including solar leases, loans, power purchase agreements, and Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) products. These solutions are designed to help homeowners reduce their utility costs for power, water, and heating and cooling. Spruce Finance operates through a national network of contractor and channel partners, including solar PV system installers, general contractors, and HVAC experts. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company also maintains offices in several other cities across the United States. Spruce Finance was previously known as Kilowatt Financial, LLC, and underwent a name change following its acquisition of Clean Power Finance, Inc.

Safeguard Scientifics

Post in 2017
Safeguard Scientifics, Inc. is a private equity and venture capital firm based in Radnor, Pennsylvania, with an additional office in Weston, Massachusetts. Founded in 1953 and originally named Lancaster Corporation, the firm specializes in providing growth capital and operational support primarily to companies in the technology and healthcare sectors. Safeguard focuses on investments ranging from $5 million to $25 million in growth equity financing and from $5 million to $10 million in early-stage financing, typically targeting proprietary technology and companies with strong intellectual property. Its investment strategy includes opportunities in software as a service, digital media, healthcare technology, and medical devices, among others. Safeguard seeks to be a significant shareholder in its portfolio companies, aiming for ownership stakes between 20 percent and 50 percent, and often takes a Board seat to actively guide their growth. The firm has a particular emphasis on the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States and Southeastern Canada.

NFP

Private Equity Round in 2017
NFP Corp. is a prominent insurance broker and consultant based in New York, specializing in a comprehensive range of services that include corporate benefits, retirement planning, property and casualty insurance, and individual insurance solutions. Established in 1998, the company operates through two main segments: Insurance Brokerage and Consulting, which caters to corporate clients with tailored insurance solutions, and Advisor Services, which supports independent financial advisors with broker/dealer and registered investment advisory services. NFP Corp. focuses on serving middle-market companies, financial advisors, and high-net-worth individuals, leveraging its expertise and innovative technologies to foster strong relationships with insurers and financial institutions. The company was previously known as National Financial Partners Corp. and rebranded to NFP Corp. in March 2015.
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