Boss Industries Acquires HIPPO Multipower

Exponent Invests in Hippo Digital

March 4, 2025

IT Services

Exponent, a European private equity firm, has agreed to invest in Hippo Digital, a Leeds-based digital transformation and user-centric design consultancy serving the UK public sector. The investment will support Hippo's scaling plans and bolster its engineering, data and AI capabilities; Paul Nannetti will join as Chair and the deal is expected to complete by early April subject to customary approvals.

Wynnchurch Capital Acquires Boss Industries, LLC

February 5, 2019

Manufacturing

Wynnchurch Capital has acquired Boss Industries, a La Porte, Indiana-based manufacturer of power take-off (PTO) and engine-driven rotary screw air compressor systems and vapor recovery systems. Wynnchurch said it will partner with Boss management to support growth and expand the company's product portfolio; financial terms were not disclosed.

Graycliff Partners Acquires Boss Industries from Wynnchurch Capital

January 6, 2025

Manufacturing

Graycliff Partners has acquired Boss Industries, a LaPorte, Indiana-based manufacturer of power take-off and engine-driven air systems, from Wynnchurch Capital. The transaction represents a sponsor-to-sponsor exit for Wynnchurch and positions Graycliff to support Boss’ continued growth in utility, municipal water and service-truck end markets.

Summit Hydraulics (North Branch Capital) Acquires PowerX International

May 14, 2024

Manufacturing

Summit Hydraulics, a portfolio company of North Branch Capital, has acquired PowerX International, a Waukesha, Wisconsin-based supplier of high-pressure hydraulic cylinders and pumps. The add-on transaction closed on May 1, 2024 and expands Summit's product offering and access to OEM and distributor end markets (construction, agriculture and other industrial equipment).

Growth Capital Partners Makes Minority Investment in Hippo Digital

April 7, 2021

Consulting

Growth Capital Partners (GCP) has made a minority growth capital investment in Hippo Digital, marking the second investment from GCP's Fund V. The funding will support Hippo Digital’s national expansion, creation of new technology roles (including in Leeds and Coventry) and continued capability growth following its acquisition of Converging Data.

The Baldwin Group (via Westwood) Acquires Hippo’s Homebuilder Distribution Network

July 1, 2025

Insurance

The Baldwin Group’s indirect subsidiary, Westwood Insurance Agency, completed the acquisition of the homebuilder distribution network previously owned and operated by Hippo Holdings, Inc. The transaction was reported by industry outlets at roughly $100 million and is intended to expand Baldwin/Westwood’s builder-distribution capabilities and commercial relationships with Hippo.