Company executives and board members value HarbourVest as an important source of capital that can sustain growth, allow entry into new markets, and facilitate new ownership.  We invest in established, growing companies at a variety of stages, including later-stage venture, growth equity, buyout, and mezzanine.  We serve as a lead investor or invest alongside other leading private equity firms (see For Firms Seeking Co-investors).  More >

Criteria for Securing Capital
HarbourVest reviews opportunities that offer exceptional equity appreciation potential as a result of their proprietary technologies, experienced management teams, and unique market position.  We also focus on industries where we have considerable experience such as software, hardware, data communications, telecommunications, financial services, and management buyouts.  More >

Advantages of Working with HarbourVest
We consider ourselves a true partner when investing in a management company.  Firms look to HarbourVest for our ability to act quickly, access to our proprietary intelligence, and the capacity to provide counsel necessary for a firm looking to grow and expand its operations.  Our involvement can speed the process of finding financing, as well as help the executive team recruit the right board members and connect them to important prospective investors.  Few firms can offer the expertise and depth of knowledge of HarbourVest.  More >

About HarbourVest
For 28 years, investors and fund managers have relied on HarbourVest as their trusted partner for global private equity investing.  We are a leading, independent firm committed to innovation and results.  More >

Our Investment Strategy
The HarbourVest Partners strategy offers an integrated approach to private equity through investments in primary partnerships, in secondary purchases, and directly in companies.  More >

Key Contacts
Peter B. Lipson (North America)
Alex A. Rogers (Europe and Rest of World)