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Investment Strategy - Secondary

Transaction Types

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Synthetic Secondary  
Closed February 2003
Seller European Bank
Transaction Dynamic
  • Seller stated publicly that it wanted to exit its private equity investments
  • Existing team wanted to purchase the portfolio they had created
  • Seller and team wanted the team to be part of the solution
  • Number of secondary players were aware of the deal and were all trying to lead or participate
Transaction Structure
  • Management-led buyout of a portfolio of 82 private equity investments
  • Initial capital contribution paid 50% at closing and 50% in September 2003
HarbourVest Advantage
  • Reputation as a primary investor
    -  4 lead investors all had significant primary capabilities to support seller's future fundraising efforts
    -  3 other co-leads were non-U.S. pension funds
  • Demonstrated experience leading transactions of this type, size, and complexity