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Hellman & Friedman

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American private equity firm

Hellman & Friedman (H&F) is an American private equity firm founded in 1984 by Warren Hellman and Tully Friedman that makes investments primarily through leveraged buyouts as well as growth capital investments. It has focused its efforts on several core target industries including media, financial services, professional services and information services.2 From Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 19, 2026.

Overview

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Hellman & Friedman (H&F) is an American private equity firm founded in 1984 by Warren Hellman and Tully Friedman that makes investments primarily through leveraged buyouts as well as growth capital investments. It has focused its efforts on several core target industries including media, financial services, professional services and information services.2

The story

Founded by Tully Friedman and Warren Hellman in 1984.1

Leadership

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Subsidiaries and ownership

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Also owns

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Acquisitions

  1. Nov 2013Acquired Scout24 SE1
  2. 2005Acquired DoubleClick1

Timeline

  1. 1984Founded Founded1

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