A-LIGN Secures Strategic Backing from Hg to Fuel Global Compliance Expansion

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ALIGN, a leading provider of cybersecurity and compliance audit solutions, has announced a strategic investment from Hg, a prominent software and services investor. The partnership is set to accelerate ALIGN’s global expansion and enhance its technologydriven audit capabilities.

Key Highlights of the Investment

Hg’s investment will support ALIGN’s growth in international markets, particularly across Europe, AsiaPacific, and the Middle East
The funding will be directed toward scaling ALIGN’s proprietary audit platform, ASCEND, and expanding its service portfolio across SOC 2, ISO 27001, FedRAMP, and HITRUST frameworks
ALIGN plans to increase its auditor workforce and deepen partnerships with compliance automation providers

Strategic Objectives and Market Positioning

With over 5,700 clients and 31,000 audits completed globally, ALIGN is positioned as a trusted compliance partner for startups and enterprises alike
The company aims to streamline multiframework audits, enabling clients to reuse evidence across certifications and reduce resource costs
Hg’s backing brings operational expertise and capital to support acquisitions, product innovation, and talent development

Leadership Commentary and Future Outlook

ALIGN’s leadership emphasized the partnership as a catalyst for delivering highquality audits with greater efficiency and customer satisfaction
The company will continue to focus on simplifying compliance journeys for clients while maintaining its 96% customer satisfaction rating
The investment aligns with Hg’s strategy of supporting highgrowth software firms that drive digital transformation and regulatory resilience

Sources: ALIGN official website, Hg Capital, Synthesia Case Study, Network Coverage Compliance Report.