H.I.G. WhiteHorse Backs Globe Groupe’s Buy-and-Build Ambitions with Bespoke Financing — H.I.G. Capital, LLC

Event summary

H.I.G. WhiteHorse, the credit affiliate of H.I.G. Capital, arranged a financing package for Globe Groupe on April 20, 2026.
Globe Groupe, founded in 2002 and headquartered in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, serves over 180 premium brands across eight European countries.
The financing will support Globe’s expansion through an active buy-and-build strategy, with founder Jérémy Dahan reinvesting to ensure leadership continuity.

The big picture

H.I.G. Capital, with $74 billion in assets under management, is betting on Globe Groupe’s proven track record and market position in operational marketing services. The deal underscores the firm’s strategy of backing mid-market companies with strong leadership and growth potential through bespoke financial solutions. Globe Groupe’s focus on technology-enabled solutions and cross-market relationships positions it well to capitalize on the increasing demand for integrated sales activation services.

What we're watching

Execution Risk: How Globe Groupe will integrate acquisitions and scale its operations across multiple European markets.
Market Dynamics: Whether the shopper marketing and sales activation sector remains resilient amid broader economic shifts.
Strategic Alignment: The pace at which H.I.G. WhiteHorse’s financing will enable Globe Groupe to achieve its buy-and-build targets.