HPE Growth Capital

What is HPE Growth Capital?

HPE Growth Capital, also known as HPE, is an autonomous private equity firm founded in 2010 that focuses on providing expansion and growth capital to technology companies across Northern Europe, placing a strong emphasis on Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium. HPE particularly targets technology growth enterprises that are beyond the high-risk venture phase and are looking to leverage their established technology and status as local champions. This includes companies with blue-chip clients, protected IP portfolios, sound margins and unit economics, strong management teams, and documented growth history.

These companies should not require funding for operations but seek to excel in their top-line growth via international marketing and sales expansion and through buy-and-build strategies. HPE functions as a catalyst for such expansion, contributing not only capital but also active support to facilitate company growth. Their investment mainly ranges from EUR 10 to 30 million for a significant minority stake.

HPE's investment scope spans various technology sectors, from Software, Internet, and Transaction Platforms to Energy Technology, New Materials, and Industrial High-Tech companies that are asset-light and scalable. Their approach is marked by sustainability and adopting responsible investment practices, integrating impact and ESG criteria into their investment procedure.

HPE is also a B Corp, dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace and fostering a culture of collaboration, support, and professional growth. Their team expertise extends to sector specialists offering mentoring and supportive environments for talent to thrive.

In efforts to promote diversity and inclusion, HPE is committed to building a secure and integrated workplace and encourages applications from diverse backgrounds. The firm has a global presence with offices in Amsterdam and Düsseldorf and is known for investments in companies such as Kreditech, Airborne, and PPRO.

HPE Growth operates with the support of the European Union through programs like the 'Competitiveness and Innovation Frame Programme' (CIP) and the ERP-EIF Facility, and also implements cyber risk management tools to ensure secure operations.