H.I.G. Capital’s Miriam Rafiqi Named to WSJ’s 2024 “Women to Watch” In Private Equity List

NEW YORK – November 20, 2024 – H.I.G. Capital (“H.I.G.”) is proud to announce that Miriam Rafiqi, Managing Director, was named to The Wall Street Journal’s highly prestigious list of “Women to Watch” in Private Equity for 2024, honoring the most successful and influential women in the industry.

Since joining H.I.G., Miriam has been an integral part of the firm’s success as a member of H.I.G.’s U.S. Middle Market Fund, where she started her H.I.G. career focusing on the industrials sector, and currently as a senior member of H.I.G.’s Infrastructure Fund.

Over the past three years, Miriam has made significant contributions to the expansion and development of the firm’s presence in the growing infrastructure industry. She is responsible for all aspects of the infrastructure investment process, including origination, transaction structuring, financing, and execution of growth strategies post-closing, and has led numerous successful acquisitions, including Best Trash, Tower Engineering Professionals, and ARC waste compactors.

Throughout her career, Miriam has been dedicated to promoting diversity and inclusion in the private equity industry. As a member of both the Harvard Business School Women’s Association and Exponent – a networking organization focused on advancing women in financial services – she continues to push for opportunities to create more pathways for women to succeed in the industry.

“I am truly honored to be named alongside such an incredible group of women in private equity. It is inspiring to see the remarkable achievements of my peers, and I am excited to continue working with them to shape the future of our industry and to continue finding opportunities for growth that creates value for H.I.G. and our partners,” Miriam said of the honor.

“We are thrilled to see Miriam recognized for her exceptional leadership and contributions to the private equity industry,” said Edward Pallesen, Managing Director & Co-Head of H.I.G. Infrastructure. “She has been an invaluable member of the H.I.G. team, consistently driving success through her strategic insights and dedication to excellence. This honor is well-deserved, and we look forward to her continued impact on our firm and the industry as a whole.”

According to The Wall Street Journal, this year’s candidates were selected based on “their accomplishments in their respective roles and for often going above and beyond to support others looking to build careers in private equity.” Each year, WSJ Pro compiles its Women to Watch list from nominations submitted by firms across the industry, awarding the top senior deal makers, rising stars, leading fundraisers, and limited partner professionals.