Jigar Patel is a Technology Operating Partner, part of Value Enhancement Team and drives technology strategy & modernization, Cyber Security, , AI enablement and digital transformation across HGGC’s portfolio companies. He has over 25 years of experience in technology and private equity operations, partnering with leading firms to deliver technology-enabled value creation. Prior to HGGC, Jigar held senior roles at Warburg Pincus, Vista Equity Partners, Banneker Partners, and Vector Capital, where he focused on scaling technology platforms, modernizing IT infrastructure, and accelerating growth through innovation. His expertise spans cloud modernization, cybersecurity, ERP implementations, and data analytics, enabling portfolio companies to achieve operational excellence and scalability.

HGGC is a values-driven, partnership-focused private investment firm headquartered in Palo Alto, California. Founded in 2007 by a team including Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback and San Francisco 49ers legend Steve Young, the firm focuses on middle-market investments across technology, business services, financial services, and consumer sectors, partnering with management teams, founders, and stakeholders to build durable, high-quality companies. HGGC applies a collaborative investment approach centered on business quality, active value creation, and long-term alignment, with proven strategies spanning buy-and-builds, business transformations, and growth enablement. The firm has completed more than 730 platform investments, add-on transactions, and exits representing over $79 billion in enterprise value, and manages over $10 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2025.