HGGC Acquires Monotype Imaging for $825M

Monotype Acquires Hoefler&Co.

September 15, 2021

Professional Services

Monotype announced it has acquired Hoefler&Co., the New York–based type foundry known for iconic typefaces such as Gotham, Mercury and Sentinel. The deal expands Monotype’s library and distribution through Monotype Fonts while Hoefler&Co founders Jonathan Hoefler and Carleen Borsella will step away to pursue other projects.

Monotype Imaging Acquires Extensis

November 18, 2024

Software

Monotype Imaging Inc. has acquired Extensis, a provider of font management solutions, integrating Extensis’ Connect software and team into Monotype to create an all‑in‑one inventory and font software solution. The deal brings Extensis’ employees in the US, UK, and Germany into Monotype; Extensis’ CEO and CFO are stepping away as part of the transition. The acquisition aims to combine Monotype’s library of over 150,000 fonts with Extensis’ management capabilities to expand product offerings and customer value.

Monotype Acquires URW Type Foundry

May 18, 2020

Software

Monotype has agreed to acquire URW Type Foundry GmbH from Global Graphics PLC, adding 513 typeface families (including Futura, Franklin Gothic and URW DIN) to its library. The acquisition expands Monotype’s IP and integrates URW designs into Monotype’s Mosaic solution and MyFonts.com to better serve enterprise and design customers.

Monotype Acquires Colophon Foundry

December 20, 2023

Marketing & Advertising

Monotype has acquired London-based Colophon Foundry, an award-winning type foundry known for bespoke type design and a library of 85 type families. The small Colophon team of eight will join Monotype to broaden its creative capabilities and expand Monotype's premium type offerings for global brands and design platforms.

Monotype Imaging Acquires Design210

May 14, 2025

Media & Entertainment

Monotype Imaging Inc. has acquired Design210, a Seoul-based type foundry, to expand its Korean typeface library and deepen its presence in the Korean market. Design210 will continue operating under its brand in South Korea while Monotype integrates its fonts and team to better serve media, design and advertising customers globally.

H.I.G. Capital Acquires Pixelle Specialty Solutions

May 19, 2022

Manufacturing

H.I.G. Capital, through an affiliate, has completed the acquisition of Pixelle Specialty Solutions Holding LLC, a North American manufacturer of specialty papers and sustainable packaging substrates. The transaction was a sale by Lindsay Goldberg; Pixelle will continue operating its multiple paper mills across the United States under H.I.G.'s ownership to support the company's next phase of growth.