Approach | HLD, entrepreneurial investment group

We are a private equity group that supports high-growth-potential European companies.

Ticket size

25–500 m€

Geographical region

Europe

Sectors

Taking the time to create value

HLD Group invests its own funds, without a set holding period. This flexibility allows our portfolio companies to develop at their own pace, while enabling shareholders to sell their equity at the most opportune time.

“We chose to work with HLD for their flexible investment horizon, which made the substantial investments required to carry out our ambitious growth plan a realistic consideration.”

A taste for entrepreneurship

HLD Group brings together a shareholder base of some 30 families, many of which are responsible for the success of major companies in Europe and around the world. To uphold and promote this entrepreneurial culture, we prioritize the operational development of our companies over financial engineering.

“HLD’s entrepreneurial DNA is a great asset as we transform TSG into a key player of the energy transition. The pragmatism of the teams working with management and their support for our M&A policy are crucial to consolidating TSG’s European leadership position.”

Collaboration beyond capital

HLD Group makes available its network, deep sector knowledge, experience in external growth and its highly focused operational expertise. Our CEOs can then leverage these tools according to their needs.

“What struck me at HLD was the quality of its teams and their partnership approach to their portfolio companies: understanding the business, helping entrepreneurs, and pushing everyone to excel and reach for the stars.”

Agile decision-making

HLD is organized for quick decision-making. This is an asset that allows us to seize opportunities and avoid hindering our portfolio companies’ growth when they need to take action fast.

“52 Entertainment has grown rapidly over the last few years, both organically and externally. Every step of the way, HLD has responded quickly when opportunity knocked, while leaving us the autonomy we need to manage the company.”

Responsibility as a driver

Our investment approach aims foster companies that will thrive long term. To this end, HLD Group takes a proactive approach to ESG, working in partnership with the management team of each portfolio company.

“Since 2010, we have made it our business to combine technological development and economic growth while taking into account the social, societal and environmental impact of our activities. We chose to partner with HLD because they share this long-term and responsible vision of our company.”

ESG Report

Discover the vision, commitments and initiatives of Groupe HLD and its companies.

Our ESG ambition