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HarbourVest Partners

Massachusetts Founded 1982 Website LinkedIn
Cheque Size$1M to $500M
Stages10
Industries19
Markets32
Stated Portfolio10
Operating Since1982 (44y)

About HarbourVest Partners

HarbourVest Partners is an independent, global private markets firm with over 43 years of experience and more than $146 billion assets under management as of June 30, 2025. The firm provides clients access to global primary funds, secondary transactions, direct co-investments, real assets and infrastructure, and private credit. HarbourVest has a team of more than 1,200 employees, including over 230 investment professionals across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. The firm has committed more than $59 billion to newly-formed funds, completed over $55 billion in secondary purchases, and invested over $40 billion in direct operating companies. HarbourVest partners strategically and plans its offerings innovatively to provide clients with access, insight, and global opportunities. The firm's offices span the globe from Boston to Beijing, with locations in Abu Dhabi, Dublin, Frankfurt, London, Tel Aviv, Zürich, Sydney, and other cities. HarbourVest's interwoven platform enables it to offer a wide range of private markets solutions to institutional clients worldwide. The firm's investment strategies include primary fund investments, secondary investments, direct co-investments, real assets, infrastructure, and private credit. HarbourVest has a long history of innovation and success, having been founded in 1982 as one of the first private equity fund-of-funds. The firm has supported more than 30,000 portfolio companies and held more than 900 advisory seats. HarbourVest's success is built on strong partnerships with clients, general partners, and employees, and its reputation throughout the industry gives it access to a diverse range of superior investment opportunities in the U.S., Europe, Asia Pacific, and emerging markets. The firm's solid reputation is reflected in its recognition by leading industry publications, which frequently rank HarbourVest as a market leader in private equity investments. HarbourVest's commitment to providing innovative investment solutions has been a key factor in its growth and success over the past four decades. The firm's global presence and diverse investment strategies enable it to meet the evolving needs of its clients and to navigate the complexities of the global private markets landscape. HarbourVest's dedication to excellence and its client-focused approach continue to drive its success and position it as a leading firm in the private equity industry.

Geographical Focus

African markets1

Other stated markets31

United StatesUnited KingdomCanadaGermanyHong KongJapanAustraliaSingaporeChinaIndiaBrazilFranceItalyDenmarkUnited Arab EmiratesSwitzerlandSpainMexicoLuxembourgSouth KoreaIrelandAustriaNetherlandsSwedenBelgiumIsraelNorwayFinlandPolandColombiaCzech Republic

Requirements

Institutional investors, Accredited investors

Stated Portfolio10

Tesla
Acceleron Pharma
Groupon
Klarna
Zendesk
Wayfair
Box Inc.
Silver Spring Networks
Trevena
Lending Club

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TypePrivate Equity
CityMassachusetts
Founded1982
Minimum Cheque$1M
Maximum Cheque$500M