HELLMAN & FRIEDMAN LLC

Thesis

Hellman & Friedman (H&F) is a prominent American private equity firm founded in 1984. With over $115 billion in AUM, H&F focuses on making a limited number of large-scale private equity investments in high-quality, growing businesses within developed markets. They target market-leading companies with strong competitive positions and sustainable business models, aiming to drive growth through organic expansion and disciplined acquisitions. Their core sectors include Software & Technology, Financial Services (including fintech, banking, insurance, and wealth management), Healthcare, Consumer & Retail, Business & Information Services (including content and professional services), Insurance & Insurance Services, and Energy & Industrials. They generally avoid asset-intensive businesses like manufacturing, chemicals, and transportation. H&F is currently investing its eleventh fund, Hellman & Friedman Capital Partners XI, with approximately $22 billion in committed capital. The firm operates with a partnership structure and is a significant investor in its own funds.

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