January 31st, 2025
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…
July 22nd, 2024
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
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…
December 15th, 2021
Circana is a leading provider of market research on durable consumer goods (e.g., consumer electronics, apparel, home appliances, toys, books), foodservice, and consumer packaged goods. Circana collects online and brick-and-mortar point of sale data from retailers, using this data to…
April 17th, 2020
In 2020, H&F made an investment in AutoScout24, a leading European digital car classifieds business based in Munich, Germany. AutoScout24 connects car dealers and private sellers with consumers looking to buy and finance a used or new car.
August 7th, 2017
In 2017, H&F acquired Snap One, a leading eCommerce provider in the connected home sector. The Company sells proprietary-branded audio/video (“AV”), security, networking, and automation products to residential and commercial AV dealers. These dealers sell, install, and integrate Snap One’s…
June 14th, 2016
Jacob joined H&F in 2009, and re-joined the Firm in 2016. He is a Director of Medline and is active in the Firm’s investment in PointClickCare and athenahealth. Jacob was formerly a Director of Associated Materials, Goodman Global, Snap One,…