About This Fund
Great Hill Equity Partners IX, L.P. represents the ninth iteration of the firm’s flagship growth buyout fund series. Closed in September 2025, this fund reached $7 billion in committed capital—well above its $5 billion target—and achieved its hard cap just five months after its formal launch, underscoring strong investor demand and confidence in the firm’s strategy. Continuing Great Hill’s well-established middle‑market growth buyout strategy, Fund IX targets rapidly scaling companies across the software, financial services, healthcare, consumer, and business services sectors. This enduring focus reflects the firm’s track record of seeking disruptive, high‑growth opportunities where it can provide operational and strategic value. The fund attracted a wide‑ranging investor base from North America, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, South America, and Australia. Its investors include public and private pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, endowments and foundations, insurance companies, healthcare systems, institutional fund managers, family offices, and high‑net‑worth individuals—many of whom have previously backed Great Hill's prior funds. In tandem with the launch of Fund IX, Great Hill made key leadership adjustments: Managing Directors Chris Busby, Nick Cayer, Rafael Cofiño, and Drew Loucks joined the Executive Committee, complementing existing members Chris Gaffney, Mark Taber, and Matt Vettel. Michael Kumin transitioned to Senior Advisor, continuing to manage his existing portfolio responsibilities. Latham & Watkins LLP served as legal counsel for the fund’s formation.