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Quarterly Portfolio Update
At HPE Growth, we are pleased to share with you our latest portfolio update with you. Here you can learn about our portfolio's newest partnerships, awards, and appointments of this quarter.
About HPE Growth
Established in 2009, HPE Growth is an established sector specialist pan-European growth equity firm. We are focused on investments in early to mid-stage digital technology companies throughout Europe.
>€600m AUM
Deployed and managed funds since 2010
15 FTEs
Seasoned team that invested through cycles
2 Funds + 3 SPVs
with a strong track record in business digitalization
News Highlights
Key Highlights
We're proud to see our portfolio being recognized by industry leaders for their innovation, diversity and leadership. See the different organizations that have recognized them over this quarter.
5 awards
and recognitions across our digital portfolio in Q1 2026
8 partnerships
established across our digital portfolio in Q1 2026
2 appointments
PPRO appointed a new CTO and Xempus appointed a new CEO
2 Mergers & Acquisitions
Tiqets was acquired by Expedia Group and EGYM merged with Playlist
Awards & Nominations
Awards, Recognitions & Certifications
We're proud to see our portfolio being recognized by industry leaders for their innovation, diversity and leadership. See the different organizations that have recognized them over this quarter.
Portfolio News
All our portfolio news of this quarter
M&A
Playlist and EGYM Announce Merger and $800M Funding bringing together Global Leaders in Fitness & Wellness Technology
Playlist and EGYM will merge in a deal backed by $800 million in new financing, creating a global fitness and wellness technology platform.
January 15, 2026
Partnerships
Primetimefitness Hamburg Expands EGYM Zone
Primetimefitness in Hamburg has expanded its EGYM training area, giving members intelligent modes, trackable progress, and more motivating workouts.
January 16, 2026
Milestones
EGYM celebrates global growth, culture, and innovation
From its beginnings in Munich to a global team of more than 1,000 EGYMees, EGYM celebrates the people, culture, and innovation driving smarter fitness worldwide.
February 23, 2026
Awards & Certifications
EGYM Earns kununu Top Company 2026 Recognition
EGYM has been recognized as a Kununu Top Company 2026, highlighting its strong team culture, collaboration, and employee experience.
February 23, 2026
Partnerships
EGYM x Balance Health Nottingham: Clinical Expertise Meets AI-Powered Fitness
EGYM has partnered with Balance Health Nottingham to introduce AI-powered fitness solutions within a facility that integrates healthcare, diagnostics, and fitness into one seamless experience. The collaboration marks an exciting step forward as both organisations continue their journey into 2026.
March 16, 2026
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Portfolio News
PPRO and were shortlisted for 2 awards at the the British Diversity Awards 2026
PPRO’s was shortlisted for 2 awards at the British Diversity Awards: Company of the Year, alongside CEO Motie Bring’s recognition as an Inspirational Role Model. This recognises PPRO and its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
January 16, 2026
Portfolio News
PPRO Partners with Scalapay to Expand BNPL in Southern Europe
PPRO has partnered with Scalapay to help merchants and PSPs offer Buy Now Pay Later solution across Southern Europe, expanding access in France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, and Belgium.
February 2, 2026
Portfolio News
PPRO Appoints Former Adyen CTO Alexander Matthey
PPRO has bolstered it C-Suite by appointing former Adyen CTO Alexander Matthey as Chief Technology Officer to lead technology innovation, platform scalability and AI adoption.
February 16, 2026
Portfolio News
PPRO Brings Swish to PayPal for Global Online Payments
PPRO has partnered with PayPal to enable Swish, giving Swedish consumers a familiar way to pay at thousands of online stores around the world.
March 5, 2026
Portfolio News
PPRO Expands MB WAY Partnership for Recurring Payments in Portugal
PPRO has expanded its MB WAY partnership to enable recurring payments in Portugal, helping merchants boost conversions, loyalty and secure subscription experiences.
March 16, 2026
Portfolio News
PPRO intergrates Cash App Pay
PPRO, the leading local payments platform, now enables Cash App Pay for U.S. merchants and PSPs offering a fast, mobile-first payment solution that connects businesses with digitally native consumers, particularly Gen Z, Millennials consumers.
March 17, 2026
Portfolio News
Beyond Your Website: Boost Local Discovery with Uberall + Wix partnership
Wix has partnered with Uberall to help businesses manage local SEO, listings, reviews, and social media from one centralised dashboard. The integration syncs consistent business information across 125+ directories to boost visibility, engagement, and local search performance.
March 16, 2026
Portfolio News
Xempus appoints Martin Bockelmann as the new CEO of Xempus AG and Xempus Deutschland
Xempus appoints Malte Dümmel as CEO effective 1 January 2026, with founders Martin Bockelmann and Stefan Huber transitioning to the Supervisory Board.
January 1, 2026
Portfolio News
Tiqets Acquired by Expedia Group in Landmark Travel Experiences Deal
Tiqets has been acquired by Expedia Group, marking a major milestone for the global attractions and experiences platform and HPE Growth’s investment journey.
March 31, 2026
Portfolio News
Aevi x Verifone
Aevi and Verifone partner to simplify global in-person payments, combining cloud orchestration, device deployment, and local payment support at scale.
January 7, 2026
Portfolio News
Aevi shortlisted for Point of Sale Technology of the Year at the 2026 Retail Systems Awards
Aevi has been shortlisted for two awards at the 2026 Retail Systems Awards: In‑Store Technology of the Year and Point of Sale Technology of the Year. The Retail Systems Awards celebrate innovation in the retail sector
March 16, 2026
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