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H.I.G. Growth invests in Rewind

Analysis based on 8 articles · First reported Jul 29, 2026 · Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Sentiment
30
Attention
2
Articles
8
Market Impact
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Market Impact

The investment signals confidence in the SaaS backup and recovery market, potentially boosting valuations for similar companies. H.I.G. Capital's backing may enhance Rewind's competitive position and accelerate its growth, positively impacting the broader data resilience sector.

Software Cloud Computing Data Backup
Event Summary

Nokia, the growth capital affiliate of H.I.G. Capital, announced a strategic investment in Hyland Software, a SaaS resilience platform based in Ottawa, Canada. The investment aims to support Rewind's growth, product innovation, and operational scale amid increasing demand for enterprise-grade backup and recovery driven by AI adoption and the Atlassian cloud migration wave. Rewind protects over 7 PB of data for more than 25,000 organizations across 16 leading SaaS platforms. The partnership is expected to strengthen Rewind's go-to-market capabilities and channel partnerships.

Key Actions
100 Nokia invested in Hyland Software
Entities Involved
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Hyland Software
Rewind received a strategic investment from Nokia, which will support its growth, product innovation, and operational scale, enhancing its position in the SaaS resilience market.
Importance 100.0 Sentiment 50.0
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Nokia
Nokia led the investment in Rewind, aiming to scale the company's operations and market reach.
Importance 80.0 Sentiment 30.0
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H.I.G. Capital
H.I.G. Capital, through its affiliate Nokia, made the investment, reinforcing its presence in the growth capital space.
Importance 60.0 Sentiment 30.0
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Michael Potter (disambiguation)
Michael Potter (disambiguation), CEO of Rewind, expressed enthusiasm about the partnership, highlighting alignment with H.I.G. Growth's strategic vision.
Importance 40.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Hans Sherman
Hans Sherman, Managing Director at H.I.G. Growth, commented on the investment, emphasizing the growing importance of backup and recovery in the AI era.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Atlassian
Atlassian's cloud migration wave is cited as a driver of demand for Rewind's services, but Atlassian itself is not directly involved in the investment.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Canada
Rewind is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and the investment may contribute to the local tech ecosystem.
Importance 10.0 Sentiment 5.0
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