Does HIG really not stand for anything
I find this quite stupid
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They stand for deceit and subterfuge.
hittin it good
Based on the most helpful WSO content, H.I.G. Capital does not have a specific meaning behind its acronym. The firm is known for its strong performance and top decile returns in private equity. Despite any perceived stigma or criticisms, many professionals acknowledge the value of the experience gained at H.I.G. Capital, especially early in one's career.
Sources: HIG Capital Reputation?, IB is stupid, IB is stupid, We All Sound Stupid - a Manifesto, Leaving the buyside
Harvard Investment Group….
Are you serious? ... it's Harvard Investment Group. I believe the founders named it after the place they met. Another story is that they initially planned on only employing Harvard MBAs (later realizing that this was a stupid idea as talent can be found anywhere and the number of Harvard MBAs in Europe is quite small lol)
Do you have an extra chromosome? HIG is not Harvard Investment Group. Where's your source
That is indeed what HIG originally stood for. Go talk to some people at HIG if you are that suspicious. We might cross paths there ;)
It was formerly called Harvard Investment Group and then later changed to H.I.G. after Harvard filed a cease and desist to stop using their name, which belongs to the school.
This is a fact.
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It doesn’t stand for anything. Like IBM. Does IBM stand for anything?
IBM stands for International Business Machine.
Woosh
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