The Investment Giant Reshaping America’s Economy: Inside H.I.G. Capital’s $69 Billion Growth Strategy

This Miami-based investment firm is strategically enhancing businesses from promotional products to healthcare technology

While tech billionaires dominate headlines, a different kind of financial innovator is making strategic moves that impact multiple sectors of the economy. H.I.G. Capital, the Miami-based investment firm with an impressive $69 billion under management, recently completed the successful sale of Koozie Group, demonstrating its ability to transform businesses and create sustainable value.

The Koozie Group, known for high-quality promotional products found in offices nationwide, represents a textbook example of H.I.G.’s value-creation approach. The investment firm identified potential in an overlooked corporate division and helped transform it into a standalone success story.

“We saw an opportunity to take a non-core corporate division and turn it into an industry-leading platform in the promotional products industry,” said Camilo E. Horvilleur, Managing Director at H.I.G., highlighting the firm’s strategic vision.

Pierre Montaubin, CEO of Koozie Group, confirmed the positive impact: “Our partnership with H.I.G. was transformative for us, and we are thankful for their guidance and support as we made significant investments in our platform. We are positioned for continued growth and success and look forward to the next chapter.”

April has been particularly active for H.I.G., with three additional strategic investments that showcase the firm’s diversified approach:

• A strategic investment in GetixHealth, which provides critical revenue cycle management solutions to healthcare providers. As CEO Kevin Lonergan explained in his own words: “We are excited to partner with H.I.G. to leverage their resources and deep RCM expertise to further invest in our capabilities.”
• A £125 million refinancing package for Riviera Travel, a UK-based company specializing in guided tours for the growing senior travel market across more than 45 countries – positioning the company for its next phase of growth
• Acquisition of strategic logistics properties in Paris and Lyon – recognizing the increasing importance of last-mile delivery infrastructure in today’s e-commerce economy

Since its founding in 1993, H.I.G. has built an impressive portfolio spanning more than 400 companies with combined sales exceeding $53 billion. This scale reflects the firm’s consistent ability to identify promising businesses across diverse sectors and help them reach their full potential.

What sets H.I.G. apart is its focus on operational improvements rather than financial engineering alone. By investing in technology, enhancing management capabilities, and facilitating strategic acquisitions, the firm helps create more robust, competitive businesses that can thrive long-term.

As America’s economic landscape continues to evolve, investment firms like H.I.G. Capital play an increasingly important role in providing the capital and expertise needed for businesses to adapt and grow – creating jobs, enhancing services, and building stronger companies in the process.

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