Sellers of private equity turn to us to execute a sale quickly and smoothly. HarbourVest is well known to leading general partners, which makes us a highly desirable secondary buyer of investments at all stages and in all regions. Our innovative deal structures ensure that we can find a solution that works well for sellers of small positions or large portfolios. By taking a market-leading approach, we provide a flexible, creative source of liquidity.
Secondary Investments
Over time, our secondary investments have evolved to reflect the changing nature of the secondary market. Specifically, secondary transactions have increased in size, complexity, and array of assets available for purchase. These changes have contributed to the need for proprietary and complex transaction types, which require robust skill sets and greater sophistication on the part of secondary investors.
The four major transaction types we view as important components of our secondary strategy are traditional, synthetic secondaries/portfolios of directs, structured, and linked transactions. More >
Advantages of Working with HarbourVest
There are many firms competing in today’s secondary market—dedicated secondary specialists, fund-of-funds, financial institutions, and other institutional investors. However, few firms can match our team’s experience and depth of industry knowledge. HarbourVest can act quickly, discreetly, and provide creative deal structures to meet a seller’s needs. 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
If you are interested in learning more about HarbourVest and its secondary investments, contact:
Brett A. Gordon (North America)
Peter G. Wilson (Europe)
Bert Kwan (Asia and Rest of World)