Explore the highlights of 2024 at HCAP Partners! Over the past year, we celebrated impactful investments, meaningful partnerships, and initiatives that drove growth and innovation. A big thank you to our LPs, partners, and portfolio companies for your continued trust and collaboration. Together, we’re making a difference in businesses, industries, and communities. Explore our 2024 Year in Review: https://bit.ly/403BdQI Here’s to continued progress and impact in the year ahead! #PrivateEquity #ImpactInvesting #YearInReview #GrowthCapital #DrivingImpact
HCAP Partners
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
La Jolla, CA 2,366 followers
California-based private equity firm and recognized impact investor.
About us
HCAP Partners is a diversely owned private equity firm specializing in providing mezzanine debt and private equity for underserved, lower middle market companies throughout California and the Western United States. The firm has invested in over 60 companies since its founding and through ongoing, active engagement with portfolio companies, provides value-added resources to help optimize performance and increase enterprise value. The firm has been an ImpactAssets 50 fund since 2014 and, through its Gainful Jobs Approach™, works to facilitate a positive impact on underserved businesses, their employees, and their communities through active portfolio engagement.
- Website
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http://www.hcap.com
External link for HCAP Partners
- Industry
- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- La Jolla, CA
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 2000
Locations
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Primary
4250 Executive Square
Suite 500
La Jolla, CA 92037, US
Employees at HCAP Partners
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Kevin Kraft
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Noah S. Bernstein
Director of the Quality Jobs Fund & Senior Program Officer at New World Foundation
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Ellen Frank-Miller, PhD
CEO & Founder of WORC | Advancing employee ownership and job quality | Grantee of the Ford Foundation Mission Investments team | ImpactAlpha…
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Chenjing Wang
Private Equity & Debt at HCAP | Columbia MBA
Updates
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Last week, HCAP’s Chenjing Wang attended ACG New York’s Women of Leadership event — a fantastic opportunity to connect with female leaders in the Middle Market. The event featured valuable insights from Manuel Abecasis of Goldman Sachs and Laura Ackerman of Bank United. Networking sessions brought together dealmakers and M&A professionals, offering a platform to connect and exchange ideas. A special thank you to ACG NY and everyone involved for creating a meaningful forum to foster business collaboration, support professional growth, and contribute to Bottomless Closet's impactful causes! #Networking #WomenInLeadership #MiddleMarket #ACGNewYork
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Recently, our managing partner Tim Bubnack had the opportunity to connect with ESG Investor to discuss HCAP’s commitment to advancing quality jobs through our Gainful Jobs Approach™. By prioritizing fair wages, benefits, and employee well-being, we help portfolio companies build stronger teams that fuel long-term success and drive community impact. We’re proud to be part of a growing movement in private equity proving that investing in people is the key to sustainable business growth. Check out the piece here: https://buff.ly/3Va5XNs #ImpactInvesting #QualityJobs
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This month, HCAP Partners’ Hope Tarirai Mago and Tom Woelfel attended the Impact Capital Managers (ICM) 2024 Fall Convening & Allocator Day, where Hope, serving as Board Chair, delivered a welcome speech to kick off the event. Hope highlighted the importance of ICM as a premier space for impact managers to connect with like-minded peers and reaffirm their shared mission. He also took the opportunity to recognize long-serving board members whose terms are ending, thanking Brian Trelstad, Dave Kirkpatrick, and Josh Cohen for their remarkable service and leadership. In his remarks, Hope emphasized the importance of perseverance, particularly in navigating today’s complex environment, and encouraged attendees to continue driving innovation and solutions. Thank you to everyone who is advancing the mission of impact investing and making a meaningful difference. #ImpactInvesting #ImpactCapital #ImpactLeadership 📷 Photography by Adam Fontana
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Last week, HCAP Partners' Ben C. participated in a panel at the Opus Connect Healthcare Conference in New York. The session, titled CEO Insights on Successful Exits, brought together private equity professionals and CEOs, including Anthony DeSena of HCAP portfolio company PAX Health, to discuss strategies for navigating exit planning in healthcare. Through a detailed case study and interactive Q&A, panelists explored the challenges and triumphs that shape successful outcomes. Thank you to moderator Michael Ritchie and all the panelists for an engaging discussion! #Healthcare #PrivateEquity #ExitPlanning
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We’re proud to share that HCAP Partners is serving as a host fund for the Impact Capital Managers (ICM) 2025 Mosaic Fellowship program. This program offers graduate students hands-on experience in impact investing, connections to a robust network of peers and industry leaders, and financial support to make this opportunity accessible. Past fellows have shared how Mosaic shaped their paths: 💬 “This program solidified my desire to pursue impact investing.” –2020 Fellow 💬 “I was completely blown away by the structure and programming provided by ICM this summer. I feel privileged to be part of this community.” –2023 Fellow 💬 “The Mosaic Fellowship is an incredible network and experience that has supported me in my impact VC journey.” –2021 Fellow Applications close on December 2 at 11:59 PM ET. Learn more and apply here: https://lnkd.in/eMCJ5Dw6 At HCAP, we are committed to supporting initiatives like the Mosaic Fellowship that help cultivate the next generation of leaders in impact-focused careers. #ImpactInvesting #ImpactCareers #MosaicFellowship #GraduateOpportunities
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Last week, HCAP’s Hope Tarirai Mago and Jessica Kim joined healthcare leaders at the #CHIME24 Fall Forum in San Diego. Our portfolio company, Apprio, presented in a focus group session, Automation as a Steppingstone for AI, engaging senior decision-makers from across healthcare. We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect with industry leaders who are dedicated to advancing healthcare through digital innovation. #Leadership #Healthcare #Innovation #HealthcareInnovation
CHIME24 Fall Forum: Digital Health Mavericks
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Impact Capital Managers has opened applications for the 2025 Mosaic Fellowship. This program gives graduate students from underrepresented backgrounds invaluable exposure to the impact investing world, including hands-on experience with leading funds, including HCAP Partners. HCAP has proudly hosted Mosaic fellows in the past, including Jessica Kim, who now serves as a Vice President at our firm. We encourage our network to share this opportunity widely to help foster diverse talent in the industry. Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/3YWnuek. #ImpactInvesting #MosaicFellowship #DiversityInFinance
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HCAP's Stefan Okhuysen and Tim Bubnack recently attended the National Summit for Middle Market Funds in Florida. A big thank you to the Small Business Investor Alliance for facilitating such a valuable opportunity to network and engage in discussions with investors and industry peers. #MiddleMarket #PrivateEquity
And that’s a wrap on the final day of the 2024 National Summit! 🎉 From insightful sessions to inspiring connections, we’ve had an incredible few days together. Thank you to all the speakers, panelists, and attendees who made this event so impactful – already excited for what’s to come next year! Mark your calendars for October 19-21, 2025, and see you then! And a huge thank you to our 2024 National Summit sponsors: Forvis Mazars US Hogan Lovells Troutman Pepper Winston & Strawn LLP Ballard Spahr LLP Bass, Berry & Sims Blank Rome LLP Cohen & Company CohnReznick LLP CSC Dorsey & Whitney LLP Foley Hoag LLP Holland & Knight LLP Ice Miller LLP K&L Gates Matthews, Carter & Boyce, P.C. Polsinelli Robinson+Cole RSM US LLP Shipman & Goodwin LLP Smith Brothers Insurance, LLC. Zook Dinon PA BDO Elliott Davis Grasshopper Bank #2024NationalSummit #LowerMiddleMarket #MiddleMarketFunds #PrivateEquity #InvestmentSummit #SBIA #Networking #SeeYouNextYear #MakingConnections
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We’re pleased to share that HCAP portfolio company Lumifi has acquired Critical Insight, significantly boosting its cybersecurity capabilities for healthcare and critical infrastructure. This acquisition marks Lumifi's third in just over a year and enhances its ability to provide 24/7 threat detection and rapid incident response. CEO Michael Malone noted that this move strengthens Lumifi's position against the growing cyber threats in healthcare, which have surged by 32% globally in 2024. Congratulations to the Lumifi team on this strategic advancement! Learn more about the acquisition here: https://lnkd.in/gBrJ8QUu #Cybersecurity #HealthcareSecurity #Healthcare #Acquisition
We're excited to share that Lumifi has acquired Critical Insight, marking a major step forward in expanding our cybersecurity capabilities for healthcare and critical infrastructure sectors. With Critical Insight's expertise in incident response and professional services, Lumifi is now even more equipped to deliver 24/7 threat detection, rapid response, and tailored security solutions. This acquisition strengthens our mission to protect industries facing increasingly complex cyber threats, especially as healthcare attacks continue to rise globally. "This acquisition accelerates Lumifi’s growth trajectory and enhances our ability to deliver comprehensive protection," says Michael Malone, CEO & Founder of Lumifi. "Together, we’re setting a new standard for cybersecurity resilience." Read more in our press release: https://lnkd.in/gBrJ8QUu #Lumifi #Cybersecurity #HealthcareSecurity #CriticalInsight #MDR #Acquisition