GardaWorld
Who owns GardaWorld?
GardaWorld is a Canadian Business Services company, now owned by HPS Investment Partners, which acquired it in 2024 from BC Partners.
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- ·Fully exited in 2024 to HPS Investment Partners.
- ·Average hold across 2 realized cycles: 5 years.
Ownership history
2 ownership periods
Apax Partners sold GardaWorld to Rhone Capital in 2017 after 5 years.
BC Partners sold GardaWorld to HPS Investment Partners in 2024 after 5 years.
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Questions
Who owns GardaWorld?
GardaWorld is now owned by HPS Investment Partners, which acquired it in 2024 from BC Partners.
When did HPS Investment Partners acquire GardaWorld?
HPS Investment Partners acquired GardaWorld in 2024, buying from BC Partners.
Who did GardaWorld sell to?
BC Partners sold GardaWorld to HPS Investment Partners in 2024 (Secondary). Apax Partners sold GardaWorld to Rhone Capital in 2017 (Trade Sale).
Who has owned GardaWorld over time?
GardaWorld has been through 2 private-equity ownership periods: Apax Partners · via Apax VIII · 2012–2017 · sold to Rhone Capital · (Trade Sale); BC Partners · via BC European Capital X · 2019–2024 · sold to HPS Investment Partners · (Secondary).