Hellman & Friedman
About Hellman & Friedman
Founded in 1984, Hellman & Friedman is one of the most experienced private equity investment firms operating today. H&F targets distinctive market-leading companies with growth at scale.
We partner with exceptional companies to unlock their next phase of growth—with focused expertise and aligned capital.
We are well respected for our focused investment philosophy and approach targeting large-scale private equity-related investments in companies in our core sectors. H&F has offices in San Francisco, New York, and London.
Focus
We are focused on a single private equity strategy. We generally seek to build a concentrated portfolio of scale investments in industries we know well and have developed significant expertise.
Partner owned
We operate as a partnership with no outside owners, deeply aligning our interests with our portfolio companies and investors. As one of the largest investors in our own funds, we share in both the risks and rewards of every investment decision. This partnership structure drives accountability, long-term thinking, and a true ownership mindset.
People
- Jacob Best, Partner