About Us

Enduring
Partner

Since 1999, Huron has aggregated nearly $2.0 billion in committed capital from a blue-chip base of investors, including private and public pension plans, foundations, endowments, insurance companies, asset managers and family offices.

As a leader in the middle market, we fulfill our commitment to all stakeholders by employing a repeatable playbook to drive thoughtful value creation, showcased in over 275 acquisitions since the firm’s inception.

Our Journey

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To beginning

Founded in Detroit, Michigan. Brian Demkowicz and Mike Beauregard come together as Huron’s first investment team.

Founding Partners Brian Demkowicz, Mike Beauregard, and Pete Mogk become the nucleus of Huron’s investment strategies.

Huron launches its first ExecFactor® strategy.

Realizes first exit with the sale of Prism Enterprises.

Surpasses $250 million cumulative equity commitments raised.

Moves into its current HQ in the historic Guardian Building in downtown Detroit.

Jim Mahoney joins firm.

Surpasses $500 million cumulative equity commitments raised.

As part of its ExecFactor® program, Huron launches its first buy-and-build strategy in the mission-critical services sector, acquiring Hughes Associates as its foundational platform in the fire and life safety market. Led by Huron Operating Partner, Phil Rogers, revenue grew from $56 million to over $175 million through organic initiatives and 9 add-ons, including the transformative 2014 merger of Hughes Associates, Inc. and The RJA Group to create JENSEN HUGHES.

Surpasses $1.0 billion in aggregate capital commitments.

Surpasses $1.8 billion in aggregate capital commitments and closes 150th acquisition.

Celebrates its 20th anniversary.

Emerges from Covid as a stronger firm, posting a record year in 2021 and completing its largest exit in firm history based on enterprise value.

Capping off a successful year, names Jim Mahoney as sole Managing Partner to lead the team into the next chapter of the firm’s growth.

Sharpened focus around core sectors targeting mission critical services in the facility, infrastructure and residential markets.

Huron has a long history in these sectors, investing nearly $500 million and acquiring over 90 companies since 2011.

Closes ExecFactor® platform in the commercial electric services sector.

Celebrates 25 years of leadership in the lower middle-market.