Hg was named "Private Equity House of the Year - Large-Cap (EV on entry >€500m)" at the Real Deals Private Equity Awards 2025, a distinction which underlines the excellence of its investment strategy in the large-cap segment. This recognition highlights Hg 's ability to generate solid and consistent returns, thanks to an approach focused on software and technology services companies in Europe and North America. The firm stands out for its in-depth sector expertise, rigorous investment discipline and ability to accompany the growth of its holdings over the long term, as with Visma, the fast-expanding Norwegian giant co-invested by Altaroc in the Vintage FPCI Odyssey 2023.
Founded in 1985 and based in London, Hg is one of the cornerstones of European private equity, having specialized in technology, with $85 billion in assets under management. The company operates through offices in London, Munich, New York, Paris, San Francisco and Singapore, and focuses on investments in software and technology services companies, particularly in the SaaS, professional services and IT segments. Hg is recognized for its ability to identify sustainable growth opportunities, create value through operational and strategic initiatives, and achieve successful exits, as Jean Baptiste Brian, partner at HG, explained in an exclusive interview with Altaroc.
