Hellman & Friedman
Hellman & Friedman, founded in 1984, is a private equity firm with offices in San Francisco, New York, and London, managing $120 billion in assets and focusing on large-scale equity investments across various sectors.
Company History
Hellman & Friedman was founded in 1984. Since its inception, the firm has focused on large-scale equity investments and has grown to become a significant player in the private equity industry. Over the years, Hellman & Friedman has raised over $70 billion of committed capital and invested in more than 100 companies. As of December 31, 2023, the firm manages $120 billion in assets.
Office Locations
Hellman & Friedman operates out of three primary locations: San Francisco, New York, and London. These strategic office locations enable the firm to engage with a broad range of opportunities across different geographical markets.
Investment Philosophy
Hellman & Friedman emphasizes industry verticals and deep sector expertise in its investment philosophy. The firm focuses on deploying large-scale equity investments in select sectors including Consumer Services & Retail, Energy & Industrials, Financial Services, Technology, Information, Content & Business Services, and Healthcare.
Committed Capital and Funds
Hellman & Friedman has raised significant capital to support its investments. Currently, the firm is investing its tenth fund, which has $24.4 billion of committed capital. Overall, the firm has raised over $70 billion in committed capital since inception.
Unique Fee Structure
Unlike many other private equity firms, Hellman & Friedman does not charge transaction or monitoring fees to its portfolio companies. This distinctive fee structure aligns the firm's interests closely with those of its portfolio companies and investors.
