December 21st, 2021
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.
November 22nd, 2021
In 2021, H&F made an investment in zooplus, a leading online retailer for pet supplies in Europe. Originally founded in Germany, the company operates across Europe and sells products under the shop brands of “zooplus” and “bitiba”. zooplus’ product range…
July 23rd, 2021
In 2021, H&F acquired At Home, a leading value retailer of home décor products with a broad selection at everyday low prices. At Home’s assortment includes textiles, housewares, garden, wall décor, and furniture, among others, and the majority of its…
June 4th, 2020
In 2020, H&F made a minority investment in Action. Established in 1993, Benelux-based Action is a leading non-food discount retailer in Europe. Large-scale procurement, flexible assortment, optimal distribution, and a cost-conscious corporate culture ensure very low prices.
February 8th, 2019
In 2014, H&F acquired ABRA, a leading multi-state operator (“MSO”) of auto body and glass repair centers. ABRA provided repair solutions that enabled its insurance company partners to improve customer satisfaction and drive policyholder retention while also reducing repair costs…
December 6th, 2018
In 2018, H&F acquired SimpliSafe, a leading provider of residential monitored security solutions. The company’s proprietary security systems are sold to consumers on a “DIY” installation basis, offering customers a full range of features including intrusion and fire detection, video…
July 20th, 2016
Matt joined H&F in 2012. He assumed the position of Chief Operating Officer of the Investment Team in 2025 and also focuses on portfolio value creation. He is a Director of Caliber Collision and is active in the Firm’s investment…