Hellman & Friedman

Founded in 1984 by Warren Hellman (ex-Lehman banker) and Tully Friedman (ex-Salomon Brother banker), the company has offices San Francisco (headquarters), London, and New York.

Investment Strategy

H&F is largely focused on media, financial services, professional services, information services and energy sectors where it has a strong reputation. The company avoids asset intensive businesses, and are focused on growth investments.

Target investment size is $200 - 750 million of equity.

They principally invest in developed markets including the United States and Europe.