A-LIGN announces strategic investment from Hg, a leading software and services investor, to accelerate its global expansion

Partnership with Hg will accelerate A-LIGN's growth trajectory and support its mission to become the global cyber compliance services champion.

TAMPA, Fla., July 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- A-LIGN, a leading provider of technology-enabled cybersecurity compliance services, today announces that it has secured a significant strategic investment from Hg, a leading investor in European and transatlantic software and services businesses. Hg will acquire a majority stake in the company from Warburg Pincus.

The investment comes as organizations face a surge in cyber-attacks, with AI-powered threats making compliance and security more critical and complex than ever before. This has increased the demand for sophisticated compliance partners to navigate this environment and provide assurance to stakeholders.   

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, A-LIGN's cybersecurity compliance audits and related assessments allow organizations to provide assurances to their customers that sensitive data is protected, and that mission-critical operations are conducted with integrity.

Since its founding in 2009, A-LIGN has established itself as a category leader in cybersecurity compliance services, serving over 5,700 clients with audits and assessments including SOC 2, ISO, HITRUST, FedRAMP, CMMC and PCI standards.

A-LIGN's customer-first approach and extensive use of technology has enabled the firm to deliver over 50% compounded annual growth over the past 15 years. A-LIGN's delivery model combines deep domain expertise with proprietary technology, to deliver superior audit quality, while driving operational efficiency for its customers.

The partnership with Hg will support A-LIGN's ambitious growth plans, leveraging Hg's extensive network to accelerate its global expansion, and building on Hg's commitment and expertise in data and AI to drive significant value for A-LIGN's customers.

Scott Price, CEO of A-LIGN, commented: "This new partnership comes at the perfect time as we enter our next phase of growth. Hg's deep expertise and track record in scaling tech-enabled services businesses globally, combined with world-class operational resources, makes them the ideal partner to help us provide the best possible services to our customers. I'd also like to thank Warburg Pincus and FTV Capital for their support over the last few years, in helping us reach this milestone."

Hector Guinness and Joris van Gool, Partners at Hg: "Scott and his world-class team have built an exceptional and truly client-centric business. We have been particularly impressed by their unwavering commitment to quality, while leveraging proprietary technology to drive efficiency for their customers. This combination has created a sustainable source of competitive differentiation that we believe can extend A-LIGN's growth in new regions, adjacent service lines, and new customer groups."

William Holmes, Principal at Hg, added: "A-LIGN has all the hallmarks of what Hg looks for in tech-enabled services investments, and we are excited to support Scott and his world-class team to become the global champion in cyber compliance services."

Brian Chang, Managing Director at Warburg Pincus, said: "It has been a privilege to support Scott and the talented team at A-LIGN through an exceptional period of transformative growth, partnering closely with them to expand the company's service offerings and grow its customer base. A-LIGN is a strong example of our firm's focus on accelerating the success of innovative market leaders in cybersecurity and compliance, especially as the number of cyber-attacks continue to rise and compliance and security needs become more complex. We wish Scott and the A-LIGN team the best in their next chapter and look forward to the company's continued success."

Jefferies LLC served as lead financial advisor and Guggenheim Securities, LLC served as financial advisor to A-LIGN and Warburg Pincus.  Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP served as legal counsel for A-LIGN and Warburg Pincus. Harris Williams served as financial advisor to Hg, with Latham & Watkins serving as Hg's legal counsel.

For further information, please contact:

A-LIGN
Press inquiries, press@a-lign.com

Hg
Tom Eckersley, tom.eckersley@hgcapital.com
Sam Ferris, sam.ferris@hgcapital.com

Warburg Pincus
Kerrie Cohen, kerrie.cohen@warburgpincus.com

About A-LIGN
A-LIGN is the leading cybersecurity compliance partner, trusted by over 5,700 organizations worldwide to navigate the complexities of compliance, audit, and risk.

With a tech-enabled delivery model and deep domain expertise, A-LIGN has completed more than 31,000 audits. It is the #1 issuer of SOC 2 reports and a top three FedRAMP assessor. Founded in 2009, A-LIGN delivers high-quality, efficient audits across frameworks including SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, CMMC, ISO 42001, PCI, and HITRUST. To learn more, visit: https://www.a-lign.com.

About Hg
Hg is a leading investor in European and transatlantic software and services businesses. We help to build sector-leading enterprises that supply critical software applications or workflow services to deliver intelligent automation for their customers.

We take an active approach to value creation, combining deep end-market knowledge with world class operational resources to provide compelling support to entrepreneurial leaders looking to scale enduring businesses.

With a vast European network and strong presence across North America, Hg has more than $85 billion in assets under management and more than 400 employees. Our portfolio spans more than 50 companies worth over $160 billion in aggregate enterprise value, employing more than 126,000 people and consistently growing revenues at more than 20% annually.

About Warburg Pincus
Warburg Pincus LLC is the pioneer of private equity global growth investing. A private partnership since 1966, the firm has the flexibility and experience to focus on helping investors and management teams achieve enduring success across market cycles.

Today, the firm has more than $87 billion in assets under management, and more than 220 companies in their active portfolio, diversified across stages, sectors, and geographies. Warburg Pincus has invested in more than 1,000 companies across its private equity, real estate, and capital solutions strategies. 

The firm is headquartered in New York with offices in Amsterdam, Beijing, Berlin, Hong Kong, Houston, London, Luxembourg, Mumbai, Mauritius, San Francisco, São Paulo, Shanghai, and Singapore. For more information, please visit www.warburgpincus.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

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