About Us
H.I.G. Capital is a leading global private equity and alternative investment firm headquartered in Miami, Florida — one of the largest private equity firms in the world, with $70 billion in assets under management across more than 500 investment professionals.
Founded in 1993, H.I.G. has invested in and controlled over 400 companies globally, with a current portfolio representing over $53 billion in combined annual revenue. Unlike mega-cap PE firms focused exclusively on billion-dollar buyouts, H.I.G. built its reputation in the middle market — targeting companies with enterprise values between $50 million and $500 million, where operational expertise creates more alpha than financial engineering alone.
H.I.G.'s Investment Platforms
Private Equity — Buyouts and recapitalizations of middle market companies across manufacturing, healthcare, business services, and technology. Teams work closely with portfolio company management on operational improvement, add-on acquisitions, and growth initiatives.
Growth Equity — Minority and majority investments in earlier-stage growth companies with strong unit economics. Faster-paced deal flow with higher exposure to revenue-stage businesses.
Real Estate — Debt and equity investments in commercial real estate, including distressed properties and development. Offices in major U.S. and European markets.
Credit & Special Situations — Direct lending, leveraged loans, and distressed debt across the capital structure. Includes both performing and non-performing credit.
Healthcare — Dedicated healthcare-focused funds investing across life sciences, healthcare services, and medtech.
What It's Like to Work at H.I.G.
H.I.G. is based in Miami with offices in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, San Francisco, and international offices across Europe and Latin America. The Miami headquarters gives it a distinct culture from New York-centric firms — slightly more entrepreneurial, less formal.
Deal flow is high volume relative to headcount, meaning investment professionals are exposed to a wider range of industries and transaction types than at more specialized firms. Employees describe a high-performance environment where strong work product is noticed and rewarded. The firm has a reputation as a solid platform for deal experience, particularly for professionals interested in middle market private equity.
Associate base compensation is approximately $150,000+, consistent with mid-market PE norms.