About H.I.G. Europe
H.I.G. Europe is a private equity firm founded in 1993. It is primarily based in London, United Kingdom. As of Oct 2026, H.I.G. Europe has a portfolio of 71 companies, comprising 71 funding rounds and 32 acquisitions. The firm primarily invests in companies based in United Kingdom and Italy. Its portfolio is spread across a wide range of sectors from Business Services to Industrial Goods and Manufacturing. Most recently it acquired stakes in PINALLI on Oct 01, 2026.
Overall H.I.G. Europe portfolio has seen 1 IPO and 61 acquisitions, namely Kantar, Akumin and FNZ. A lot of funds co-invest with H.I.G. Europe, with names like BBVA Compass sharing a substantial percentage of its portfolio.
H.I.G. Europe has a team of 91 people, including 68 partners.
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H.I.G. Europe's Portfolio
H.I.G. Europe has a portfolio of 71 companies. They have invested in a total of 71 companies. Their most recent investment was in Titan Storage (PE round) on Feb 14, 2022. Here are the most recent investments by H.I.G. Europe:Date | Company | Round | Amount | Co-Investors |
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Feb 14, 2022 | PE | 7856 | - | |
Jul 23, 2021 | Conventional Debt | 7742 | - | |
Sep 01, 2019 | PE | 7374 | - | |
Sep 01, 2019 | Conventional Debt | 1193 | - |
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H.I.G. Europe has acquired 32 companies. Their most recent acquisition was of PINALLI on Oct 01, 2026. Here are the most recent acquisitions by H.I.G. Europe:
Acquisition Date | Company | Short Description | Total Funding | Founded Year |
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Oct 01, 2026 | Retailer of perfume, makeup, hair, body, and face products | - | 1984 | |
Jan 05, 2023 | Retailer of cosmetic products | - | - | |
Jan 05, 2023 | Provider of logistic services to retailers | - | - | |
Jan 05, 2023 | Internet first brand of skin care products | - | - |
Here is the portfolio snapshot of H.I.G. Europe:
Investments by Year
The maximum number of investments were made in 2017
Acquisitions by Year
The maximum number of acquisitions were made in 2023
Portfolio by Location
Companies are primarily in United Kingdom and Italy
Portfolio by Sector
Companies are primarily in Business Services
Team profile of H.I.G. Europe
H.I.G. Europe has a team of 91 members including 68 Partners and 23 Principals located in United Kingdom, United States and 4 more locations. H.I.G. Europe's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in H.I.G. Europe:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
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Partner | Boston | - | - | |
Partner | Milan | - | - | |
Partner | London | - | ||
Partner | Miami | - | - | |
Partner | Miami | - | - | |
Partner | Miami Beach | - | - | |
Partner | Miami | - | - | |
Partner | Hamburg | - | - | |
Partner | Paris | - | - | |
Partner | Spain | - | - | |
Partner | Paris | - | - |
Co-investors of H.I.G. Europe
Over the past 33 years, 7 investors have co-invested in H.I.G. Europe's portfolio companies.
- Top Co-investors of H.I.G. Europe: 7 investors entered a company along with H.I.G. Europe. These include investors like BBVA Compass (1 company).
H.I.G. Europe News
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H.I.G. Bayside Capital Europe Completes Refinancing of Amerplast GroupWebDisclosure•Jan 21, 2026•Amerplast, H.I.G. Europe, Chiltern Capital, H.I.G. Capital
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HIG negotiates the purchase of Avanta after PAI withdrawsExpansion•Aug 06, 2025•Avant, H.I.G. Europe
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HIG Bayside Capital Europe completes refinancing of Riviera TravelPR Newswire•Apr 08, 2025•H.I.G. Europe, Riviera Travel
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H.I.G. Bayside Capital Europe finalise le refinancement de Riviera TravelPR Newswire•Apr 08, 2025•H.I.G. Europe, Riviera Travel
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Rainham’s Acquisition of TEiGlobal Legal Chronicle•Mar 22, 2025•McDermott Will & Emery, H.I.G. Europe, Rainham
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Ipsos confirms conversations to acquire Kantar MediaCronica de Cantabria•Dec 02, 2024•Ipsos, Kantar, H.I.G. Europe
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HIG Bayside completes Oliver James refinancingPrivate Equity Wire•Nov 15, 2024•Bayside Capital, H.I.G. Capital, H.I.G. Europe, Oliver James
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HIG WhiteHorse Europe grants financing to AltaresPR Newswire•Oct 24, 2024•H.I.G. Europe, Altares Dun & Bradstreet, H.I.G. Capital, Altares
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