About HGGC
HGGC is a private equity firm founded in 2007. It is primarily based in Palo Alto, United States. As of Apr 2026, HGGC is an active investor with a portfolio of 29 companies, comprising 29 funding rounds and 26 acquisitions. In the last 12 months, it has participated in 3 funding rounds and has made 2 acquisitions. The firm primarily invests in companies based in United States and Canada. Its portfolio is spread across a wide range of sectors from Enterprise Applications to Financial Services. Its latest investment was a $***** Series A round in Verdence on Mar 30, 2026 along with Wealth Partners Capital Group.
Overall HGGC portfolio has seen 1 unicorn and 16 acquisitions including key companies like Entrata, Upland and AutoAlert. A lot of funds co-invest with HGGC, with names like Wealth Partners Capital Group sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio.
HGGC has a team of 77 people, including 24 partners.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2007
Location
Palo Alto, United States
Portfolio Sectors
Portfolio Locations
Acquisition Deals
HGGC's Portfolio
HGGC has a portfolio of 29 companies. They have invested in a total of 29 companies. Their most recent investment was in Verdence (Series A round) on Mar 30, 2026. Here are the most recent investments by HGGC:Date | Company | Round | Amount | Co-Investors |
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Mar 30, 2026 | Series A | 2620 | ||
May 05, 2025 | PE | 8923 | ||
Apr 30, 2025 | PE | 3453 | - | |
Feb 22, 2024 | Unattributed | 4427 |
HGGC has acquired 26 companies. Their most recent acquisition was of Sterling on Oct 06, 2025. Here are the most recent acquisitions by HGGC:
Acquisition Date | Company | Short Description | Total Funding | Founded Year |
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Oct 06, 2025 | Provider of insurance brokerage solutions | - | 2012 | |
Jun 26, 2025 | Provider of energy, carbon reduction, and sustainability services | - | 2000 | |
Feb 27, 2025 | Provider of business support, treasury outsourcing, debt administration, and consulting services | - | 2006 | |
Aug 11, 2021 | Distributor of human hair extensions for professional and consumer markets | - | 2004 |
Here is the portfolio snapshot of HGGC:
Investments by Year
The maximum number of investments were made in 2020
Acquisitions by Year
The maximum number of acquisitions were made in 2017
Portfolio by Location
Companies are primarily in United States and Canada
Portfolio by Sector
Companies are primarily in Enterprise Applications
Team profile of HGGC
HGGC has a team of 77 members including 24 Partners and 22 Principals located in United States, Bangladesh and 5 more locations. HGGC's team sits on the board of 2 companies.Here is a list of top team members in HGGC:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | San Francisco | |||
Partner | Palo Alto | - | - | |
Partner | Palo Alto | - | - | |
Partner | San Francisco | |||
Partner | West Palm Beach | - | - | |
Partner | Salt Lake City | - | - | |
Partner | Palo Alto | - | - | |
Partner | San Francisco | |||
Partner | Belmont | - | - | |
Partner | Greenwich | - | - |
Co-investors of HGGC
Over the past 19 years, 13 investors have co-invested in HGGC's portfolio companies.
- Top Co-investors of HGGC: 13 investors entered a company along with HGGC. These include investors like Wealth Partners Capital Group (2 companies).
HGGC News
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PE firm's Inspired acquisition completes | Insider MediaInsider Media•Nov 01, 2025•HGGC, Inspired PLC
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HGGC Completes Investment in Inspired, PLC, Leading UK Energy ConsultantBusiness Wire•Oct 31, 2025•HGGC
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Sterling Brokers Acquired by HGGC as True Wind Capital Exits InvestmentGlobal Legal Chronicle•Oct 14, 2025•Sterling, HGGC
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HGGC's Takeover Bid for Inspired Becomes Unconditional, Urges Shareholder AcceptanceSatsuma Technology•Aug 15, 2025•HGGC, Inspired PLC
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PE firm HGGC's £184M bid for energy adviser Inspired PLC to proceedLaw360•Aug 13, 2025•Inspired PLC, HGGC
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Upland Software Completes Debt Refinancing with Sound Point Capitalintelligence360•Aug 05, 2025•Upland, HGGC, Sound Point Capital
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Regent to Surrender Inspired to HGGC if Final Bid FailsShareprices•Jul 25, 2025•HGGC, Regent Acquisitions