Approach | HLD, entrepreneurial investment group

We are a private equity group supporting European entrepreneurial journey with high growth potential.

Amount invested per participation

25–500 M€

Geographical area

Europe

Sectors

Taking the time to create value

HLD Group invests its own funds without setting a predefined holding period. This flexibility allows our portfolio companies to develop themselves at their own pace and enables shareholders to sell their shares at the right time.

“We chose to work with HLD because of their flexible investment horizons, allowing us to envisage the substantial investments needed to carry out our ambitious growth plan.”

A taste for entrepreneurship

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

“HLD's entrepreneurial DNA is a major asset in successfully transforming TSG into a key player in the energy transition. The pragmatism of the team in working with management and supporting our M&A policy are crucial to the consolidation of TSG's European leadership.”

Collaboration beyond capital

HLD Group provides managers with a network, sector knowledge, external growth know-how and targeted operational expertise. Our CEOs can use these levers 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 in order to reach the moon.”

Agility in decision-making

HLD's organization is designed to make decisions quickly. This is an asset that allows us to seize opportunities and avoid hindering the development of our portfolio companies when they need to react quickly.

“52 Entertainment has grown rapidly over the last few years, both organically and externally. At each stage, HLD has always been able to react quickly to opportunities that emerged while leaving us the autonomy necessary to manage the company.”

Responsibility as a driver

Our investment approach aims to develop companies that succeed in the long-term. HLD Group is therefore committed to a proactive ESG approach in partnership with the management team of each company in its portfolio.

ESG Policy

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