HgCapital announces investments in Zitcom and ScanNet
HgCapital has today announced investments in Zitcom and ScanNet, two leading Danish hosting and cloud solutions providers. The investment is being made in partnership with the Zitcom co-founder and CEO, Stefan Rosenlund. The investment was made from HgCapital’s Mercury Fund which focuses on growth buyouts in the technology sector across Europe. The terms of the […]
22 December 2015Hellman & Friedman acquires controlling interest in TeamSystem
Private equity funds affiliated with Hellman & Friedman LLC (“H&F”) acquire a controlling interest in TeamSystem Holding SpA (“TeamSystem”), beginning a new chapter of growth for the Italian software company. Management will continue to invest in the business going forward and HgCapital intends to retain a minority stake. TeamSystem, founded in 1979, is a leading […]
7 December 2015EidosMedia receives new investment from HgCapital
A change of majority ownership for the creators of the Méthode digital publishing platform EidosMedia has today announced the acquisition of a majority holding in the company by European mid-market private equity firm HgCapital. The company, whose digital publishing solutions power many of the world’s leading news-media operations, joins other industry-leading technology companies in HgCapital’s […]
30 November 2015HgCapital agrees sale of SimonsVoss to Allegion
HgCapital is pleased to announce that it has agreed the sale of SimonsVoss, a European leader in innovative electronic battery-powered locking and access control systems, to Allegion plc (through its subsidiary Allegion Luxembourg Holding and Financing S.à.r.L), a leading global security products and solutions provider, headquartered in Ireland and listed on the NYSE, subject to […]
29 June 2015HgCapital invests in The Foundry
The Foundry Kicks off Next Growth Phase With New Majority Owner HgCapital Share Company’s Vision to Deliver Disruptive Technologies to Creative Industries The Foundry, a leading provider of award-winning creative software, announced a majority investment from HgCapital, one of the UK’s most prestigious private equity firms. Comprising experts from technology and business sectors, HgCapital are […]
21 May 2015HgCapital announces investment in Eucon
HgCapital has today announced an investment in Eucon, a leading provider of automotive data and insurance claims management services, in partnership with the management team and founders who retain a significant interest in the business. The investment was made from HgCapital’s Mercury Fund which focuses on backing growth buyouts in the software and technology enabled […]
24 April 2015HgCapital-backed software champions shine
Three leading UK software companies, all backed by HgCapital were honoured at the megabuyte50 awards held in London yesterday. The awards highlight the best UK-based privately-owned technology companies and are compiled by Megabuyte’s independent and highly-regarded research team. Sequel Business Solutions, IRIS and Intelliflo were all ranked within the top 25 technology companies in the […]
26 February 2015The Parts Alliance recognised in international M&A awards
From the Birmingham Post, 5 January 2015. http://www.birminghampost.co.uk/business/finance/parts-alliance-recognised-international-ma-8375790 Solihull-based company The Parts Alliance has been recognised in a business awards which looks at mergers and acquisitions across the globe. The company won the Best UK Automotive Transactions category in the inaugural Sector Success Awards. A panel of financial professionals and writers judged the company to […]
12 January 2015