H.I.G. Capital Launches Boxengo Self‑Storage Platform in Italy

H.I.G. Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Berardi Bullonerie

February 3, 2022

Industrial Services

H.I.G. Capital (through an affiliate) has acquired a majority stake in Berardi Bullonerie S.r.l., a leading Italian distributor of fasteners and provider of integrated logistics/kanban services. The investment will support Berardi's growth strategy—combining organic expansion and targeted acquisitions—and the Berardi family (including CEO Giovanni Berardi) will remain invested alongside H.I.G.

H.I.G. Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Pinalli S.r.l.

February 16, 2023

Retail

H.I.G. Capital has acquired a controlling stake in Pinalli S.r.l., the leading Italian distributor and retailer of high-end beauty and personal care products. The investment, made in partnership with the Pinalli family and management, will support Pinalli's omnichannel expansion, e-commerce development and store renewal initiatives.

H.I.G. Capital Recapitalizes Titan Storage Solutions (UK)

February 14, 2022

Real Estate

An affiliate of H.I.G. Capital has acquired an interest in Titan Storage Solutions, a UK self-storage operator owning five assets totalling approximately 142,000 sq. ft. H.I.G. said the investment will support the platform’s growth, leveraging Titan’s digital approach to asset procurement and ramp-up to build a regional champion in the UK self-storage market.

H.I.G. Growth Makes Growth Equity Investment in Carebox

November 18, 2024

Healthcare Services

H.I.G. Growth Partners completed a significant growth equity investment in Carebox to help scale the company’s AI-driven clinical trial matching platform, CareboxConnect. The capital will support product and commercial expansion to connect more patients and physicians with relevant clinical trials and deepen partnerships with life sciences firms and research organizations.

H.I.G. Capital Acquires Majority Stake in A.L.A. S.p.A.

October 21, 2025

Aerospace & Defense

H.I.G. Capital has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in A.L.A. S.p.A., an Italy‑based provider of mission‑critical logistics and distribution services to aerospace and defense manufacturers. The founding families, including co‑founders Fulvio Scannapieco and Vittorio Genna, will retain a significant minority stake as H.I.G. partners with the management to accelerate ALA's growth and strengthen its global supply‑chain position.

H.I.G. Capital Acquires Majority Stake in Protos S.p.A.

March 11, 2025

Engineering Services

H.I.G. Capital, through an affiliated vehicle, has acquired a majority stake in Protos S.p.A., a leading Italian technical advisory and engineering consultancy. The investment — made in partnership with Protos' management — aims to accelerate the company’s growth in Italy and internationally, leveraging its capabilities in inspections, certifications, engineering, environmental/ESG advisory and related technical services.