HIG Advantage Buyout Fund

• H.I.G. Capital Completes Acquisition of Global Elite Group

  April 1, 2026

  Buyer

  H.I.G. Capital (through an affiliate)

  Target

  Global Elite Group, Inc. (GEG)

  Seller

  Securitas AB

  Industry

  IT Services

  Location

  United States

  Type

  Buyout

  H.I.G. Capital, through an affiliate, has completed the acquisition of Global Elite Group, Inc. (GEG) from Securitas AB. GEG is the largest pure-play provider of unarmed aviation security services in the U.S., operating across 19 of the top 20 U.S. airports under long-term, multi-year contracts.

• Riveron (Backed by Kohlberg) Invests in Cuesta Partners to Expand AI and Data Advisory Services

  March 5, 2026

  Buyer

  Riveron, Kohlberg, H.I.G. Capital

  Target

  Cuesta Partners

  Industry

  AI & Machine Learning

  Location

  Illinois, United States

  Type

  Growth capital

  Riveron, a business advisory firm backed by Kohlberg, announced a strategic investment and growth partnership with Cuesta Partners. The deal combines Riveron’s finance and CFO-focused advisory capabilities with Cuesta’s AI and data technology services to deliver AI-native solutions to middle-market clients.

• H.I.G. Capital Completes Acquisition of CargoTuff

  February 6, 2026

  Buyer

  H.I.G. Capital

  Target

  CargoTuff

  Industry

  Industrial Services

  Location

  Virginia, United States

  Type

  Buyout

  H.I.G. Capital, through an affiliate, completed the acquisition of CargoTuff, a manufacturer and distributor of load securement products used to prevent load shifting and reduce freight damage across rail, ocean, truck, and intermodal shipping. CargoTuff’s management team led by Co-CEOs Helmut Elze and Selim Akdoğan will remain in place, with H.I.G. supporting continued investment in growth and expansion of product capabilities and global manufacturing footprint.

• H.I.G. Capital Acquires Shore Excursions Group

  December 16, 2025

  Buyer

  H.I.G. Capital

  Target

  Shore Excursions Group, LLC

  Industry

  Restaurants & Hospitality

  Location

  Florida, United States

  Type

  Buyout

  H.I.G. Capital, through an affiliate, has completed the acquisition of Shore Excursions Group, the world's largest independent provider of onshore tours and excursions for cruise passengers. Founded in 2008 and headquartered near Fort Lauderdale, Shore Excursions Group coordinates over 4,000 tours across roughly 350 ports and has delivered more than five million tours via travel-agency and direct channels. Marathon Asset Management and Webster Bank arranged a senior-secured credit facility to support H.I.G.'s acquisition and future growth plans.

• Berkshire Partners Invests in United Flow Technologies

  December 8, 2025

  Buyer

  Berkshire Partners, H.I.G. Capital

  Target

  United Flow Technologies

  Industry

  Environmental Services

  Location

  Texas, United States

  Type

  Growth capital

  Berkshire Partners has made a strategic growth investment in United Flow Technologies (UFT), a Texas-based technical distributor and solutions provider for the municipal and industrial water and wastewater markets. Existing investor H.I.G. Capital will remain a minority shareholder; the capital will be used to deepen UFT's service capabilities, support team growth, and accelerate nationwide expansion of its water infrastructure solutions.

• H.I.G. Capital Makes Significant Investment in GT Independence

  November 18, 2025

  Buyer

  H.I.G. Capital

  Target

  GT Independence, LLC

  Industry

  Healthcare Services

  Location

  Michigan, United States

  Type

  Growth capital

  H.I.G. Capital completed a significant investment in GT Independence, a national provider of financial management services (FMS) for self-directed Medicaid participants. The transaction will support GT Independence’s continued geographic expansion and growth while CEO John Carmichael remains a significant shareholder and will continue to lead the company.

• H.I.G. Capital Invests in Rely Home

  November 12, 2025

  Buyer

  H.I.G. Capital

  Target

  Rely Home

  Industry

  Insurance

  Location

  New Jersey, United States

  Type

  Growth capital

  H.I.G. Capital, through one of its affiliates, has made a strategic investment in Rely Home, a nationwide home warranty provider. Rely’s founder Victor Hakim and senior management will continue to lead the business and retain a significant ownership stake; the investment will support Rely’s expansion, technology enhancements, and improvements to the customer and technician experience.

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

  October 21, 2025

  Buyer

  H.I.G. Capital

  Target

  A.L.A. S.p.A.

  Seller

  Founding families of A.L.A. S.p.A. (including Fulvio Scannapieco and Vittorio Genna)

  Industry

  Aerospace & Defense

  Location

  Campania, Italy

  Type

  Buyout

  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 France Workwear from Rentokil Initial

  October 1, 2025

  Buyer

  H.I.G. Capital

  Target

  France Workwear (business)

  Seller

  Rentokil Initial

  Industry

  Industrial Services

  Location

  France

  Type

  Divestiture

  An affiliate of H.I.G. Capital has completed the acquisition of the France Workwear business from Rentokil Initial. France Workwear — a France-headquartered provider of workwear, flat-linen and hygiene rental and laundry services operating 34 sites and serving over 21,000 customers on subscription contracts — will be rebranded and positioned for independent growth across Europe; H.I.G. was advised by Jefferies and Santander.

• United Flow Technologies Acquires Sydnor Hydro

  September 5, 2025

  Buyer

  United Flow Technologies, H.I.G. Capital

  Target

  Sydnor Hydro Inc.

  Industry

  Industrial Services

  Location

  Virginia, United States

  Type

  Addon

  United Flow Technologies (a H.I.G. Capital portfolio company) has acquired Sydnor Hydro Inc., a Virginia-based pump distributor and repair services provider focused on groundwater, water and wastewater systems. The acquisition strengthens UFT's Mid-Atlantic presence and pump service capabilities while expanding its municipal, industrial and government customer coverage in Virginia, eastern North Carolina, South Carolina and Maryland.

• H.I.G. Capital Takes Majority Stake in Avanta Salud Integral

  August 21, 2025

  Buyer

  H.I.G. Capital

  Target

  Avanta Salud Integral

  Industry

  Healthcare Services

  Location

  Valencia, Spain

  Type

  Growth capital

  H.I.G. Capital, through one of its affiliates, entered into a definitive agreement to take a majority stake in Avanta Salud Integral, an occupational health and safety (OHS) services provider headquartered in Valencia, Spain. Avanta’s founder Josep Pla and minority investor MCH Private Equity will reinvest alongside H.I.G. for minority ownership, with senior management continuing to lead the company.

• H.I.G. Capital Acquires Kantar Media from Kantar Group

  August 4, 2025

  Buyer

  H.I.G. Capital

  Target

  Kantar Media

  Seller

  Kantar Group

  Industry

  Media & Entertainment

  Location

  England, United Kingdom

  Type

  Buyout

  H.I.G. Capital (through an affiliate) has completed the acquisition of Kantar Media from the Kantar Group. Headquartered in London and operating across more than 60 markets, Kantar Media provides audience measurement and media analytics; H.I.G. says it will support the business as an independent company and accelerate investment in its measurement and analytics capabilities.

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