HGGC

Q: When was HGGC last fund created?

HGGC last fund was created/launched in 2022-06-16.

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

2007

AUM

$8 000 M

Location

Palo Alto, California, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

HGGC is a private equity firm based in Palo Alto, California, founded in 2007. The firm is known for its partnership-focused approach and has a team of 69 professionals, including 21 partners. HGGC emphasizes values such as excellence, diversity, and teamwork, which guide its investment strategy and operations.

The firm specializes in middle-market investments across sectors like technology, business services, financial services, and consumer products. HGGC typically engages in leveraged buyouts and growth capital investments. The firm manages several funds, including HGGC Fund II ($1.3 billion, 2015), HGGC Fund III ($1.9 billion, 2016), and HGGC Fund IV ($2.5 billion, 2022).

Notable investments by HGGC include Entrata - a property management software provider, Upland - a cloud-based enterprise work management software, and Mi9 Retail - a retail software solutions provider. The firm has a strong track record of creating value through strategic partnerships and operational improvements.

Industry

IT Services Industrial Healthcare Services Technology Software Security Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Medical Devices Networking Telecommunications Education Foodtech Real Estate Transportation

HGGC Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
HGGC Fund II	Private Equity (PE)	Education Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Real Estate SaaS Security Software	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$1300 M	March 2015
HGGC Fund III	Private Equity (PE)	Education Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech SaaS Security Software	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$1900 M	December 2016
HGGC Fund IV	Private Equity (PE)	Education Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Real Estate SaaS Security Software Transportation	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$2500 M	June 2022

Contacts

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Steven Leistner Managing Partner and Co-Chief Investment Officer

Managing Partner and Co-Chief Investment Officer

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David Chung Co-CIO & Managing Partner

Co-CIO & Managing Partner

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FAQs about HGGC

Is HGGC a venture capital or private equity firm?

HGGC is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is HGGC located?

HGGC is located in Palo Alto, California, United States.

When was HGGC founded?

HGGC was founded in 2007.

What sectors and industries does HGGC invest in?

HGGC invests in companies and startups in IT Services, Industrial, Healthcare Services, Technology, Software, Security, Business Services (B2B), Consumer Products, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, SaaS, Medical Devices, Networking, Telecommunications, Education, Foodtech, Real Estate, Transportation.

What is HGGC geographical focus of investments?

HGGC invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

At what stages of companies and startups does HGGC typically invest in?

HGGC invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of HGGC investment?

HGGC usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for HGGC?

HGGC has around $8 000m assets under management.

When was HGGC last fund created?

HGGC last fund was created/launched in 2022-06-16

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