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January 31st, 2025

Global Music Rights

In 2024, H&F invested in Global Music Rights, a Performing Rights Organization (“PRO”) serving top-tier songwriters. As a PRO, GMR collects fees on behalf of songwriters, composers, and music publishers when their music is used by licensees. GMR’s licensees include…

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July 22nd, 2024

Safe-Guard

In 2024, H&F acquired Safe-Guard, a leading provider of auto warranty products in the U.S. and Canada. The company primarily works with automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and auto dealers to design and administer protection products sold at auto dealerships.


June 5th, 2024

Baker Tilly

In 2024, H&F made an investment in Baker Tilly, a leading US Advisory CPA firm, performing audit, tax and advisory services, and primarily serving middle market clients. Baker Tilly will operate under an alternative practice structure pursuant to which H&F…

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November 30th, 2022

Zendesk

In 2022, H&F acquired Zendesk, a leading provider of customer experience software that enables businesses to connect with customers across multiple interaction channels including telephony, chat, email, messaging, social channels, communities, review sites, and help centers. The company’s software serves…

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February 24th, 2022

athenahealth

In 2022, H&F acquired athenahealth, a leading provider of cloud-based enterprise software solutions for medical groups in the United States. The Company partners with ambulatory care providers to support the delivery of leading clinical and financial outcomes.  athenahealth’s solutions, including…

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January 21st, 2022

Curriculum Associates

In 2022, H&F made a minority investment in Curriculum Associates.  Curriculum Associates is a leading adaptive learning platform for U.S. K-12 schools and districts.  Their flagship product, i-Ready, closely integrates learning diagnostics with content, enabling educators to deliver highly tailored…

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December 21st, 2021

Belron

In 2021, H&F made a minority investment in Belron.  Founded in South Africa, Belron is a leading global vehicle glass repair & replacement provider. Belron serves customers globally, operating mainly through the Safelite (USA) and Carglass (Central Europe) brands.