Alan was a featured speaker at a GrowthCap Forum event which took place at the 2025 Jackson Hole Classic. Hg is a leading investment firm focused on European and transatlantic software and services businesses, managing approximately $100 billion in assets across a portfolio of more than 50 companies valued at over $160 billion. Its companies employ more than 125,000 people and consistently grow revenues by more than 20% annually.
Alan is a Partner and Head of North America at Hg, where he leads the firm’s activity across the United States and Canada. He serves on Hg’s Senior Leadership Team and works across all funds. Prior to joining Hg, Cline spent nearly 20 years at Vista Equity Partners, where he was one of the early employees and built the Foundation Fund. His background also includes hands-on experience as a technology entrepreneur. Hg was recognized as a Top Private Equity Firm by GrowthCap in 2025.
