HGM

What is HGM?

Headquartered in Santa Monica, CA, HGM, formerly known as HandsOn3, is a private equity firm engaged in a variety of investment activities, with over $800 million of assets under management. Founded in the year 2001, the firm actively seeks visionary entrepreneurs and innovative technologies with the potential to transform industries. They manage multiple funds and investments in partnership with prominent investment banks, private equity groups, and global financial institutions.

HGM focuses on industries such as Software, IT & TMT, BioTech, Business Solutions, FinTech & Financial Services, Energy, Retail & E-Commerce, CleanTech, and Medical Devices & Hospital Services. They have a speciality in acquisitions and hold investments in companies that collectively employ over 17,000 people in regions including the U.S., Canada, India, China, the Philippines, and Mexico.

Their investment vehicles include Rustic Canyon, LLC, which is an acquisition fund jointly owned with Merrill Lynch; HandsOn Fund, LLC; and HOV Clean Energy, LLC (HOV CE), which is involved in energy projects ranging from nuclear to renewables. HandsOn Natural Resources, established in 2011, aims to develop and manage natural resource projects across the US, India, Indonesia, and China. HGM prides itself on its tech-for-good initiative, investing in technologies that have a positive societal impact, along with a specific interest in esports and gaming, where they support new eSports innovations and gaming solutions.

They also specialize in special situation solutions, addressing complexities in companies facing challenges to create opportunities for growth. Their strategy is to couple long-term visionary investment with in-house expertise, fostering a culture of forward-thinking and ensuring their portfolio companies are industry leaders.