Who Owns Cuyana?
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Cuyana
A San Francisco–based women's fashion brand selling premium leather bags, clothing, and accessories with a “fewer, better” / slow‑fashion emphasis.
Starts at $88 / item
H.I.G. Growth
H.I.G. Growth is the dedicated growth-capital platform of H.I.G. Capital that makes majority and minority investments in growing, technology-oriented businesses across North America, Europe and Latin America.
H.I.G. Capital
H.I.G. Capital is a global alternative investment firm focused on the mid‑cap segment, offering private equity, credit, real assets and other investment strategies.
Cuyana
A San Francisco–based women's fashion brand selling premium leather bags, clothing, and accessories with a “fewer, better” / slow‑fashion emphasis.
Starts at $88 / item
H.I.G. Growth
H.I.G. Growth is the dedicated growth-capital platform of H.I.G. Capital that makes majority and minority investments in growing, technology-oriented businesses across North America, Europe and Latin America.
H.I.G. Capital
H.I.G. Capital is a global alternative investment firm focused on the mid‑cap segment, offering private equity, credit, real assets and other investment strategies.
Major Shareholders
Cuyana
Major Shareholders
| Name | Type | Ownership | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
H.I.G. Growth Partners (H.I.G. Capital) Led a $30 million growth financing for Cuyana (announced Feb 5, 2019); a material investor and likely a major shareholder after that round. Source: H.I.G. press release. | Institutional | - | Feb 2019 |
Karla Gallardo Co‑founder and CEO of Cuyana; remains a principal owner/insider per company materials. | Founder | - | - |
Shilpa Shah Co‑founder of Cuyana; remains a principal owner/insider per company materials. | Founder | - | - |
Canaan Partners Early-stage investor (seed financing reported June 2013). Likely a long‑standing minority investor. | Institutional | - | Jun 2013 |
Greycroft Listed as an investor in public investor/portfolio listings and private‑company databases; participated in Cuyana funding rounds per multiple sources. | Institutional | - | - |
H.I.G. Capital
Major Shareholders
| Name | Type | Ownership | As of |
|---|---|---|---|
Sami Mnaymneh Co‑founder and Executive Chairman of H.I.G. Capital; one of the firm's principal/controlling partners. Exact equity stake not publicly disclosed. | Individual | - | Oct 2026 |
Tony Tamer Co‑founder and long‑time Co‑CEO/Managing Partner of H.I.G. Capital; one of the firm's principal/controlling partners. Exact equity stake not publicly disclosed. | Individual | - | Oct 2026 |
H.I.G. Capital management / general partner entities (e.g., H.I.G. Advisors GP, LLC and affiliated GP/management vehicles) The firm is organized with GP/management entities that control private funds and the firm’s management interests; ownership is held through these affiliated corporate vehicles (specific ownership percentages are not publicly disclosed). | Corporate | - | Oct 2026 |
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