Focused Programs
Our focused private equity funds provide concentrated exposure to a particular market or strategy. We draw upon our years of experience to structure each portfolio, select the investments with the most potential, and determine appropriate diversification in terms of geography, industry, and/or stage of development.
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| Secondary | In 1991, as the secondary market began to develop, we formed our first secondary-focused program. We leverage long-term relationships and deep resources to source proprietary deal flow, perform extensive deal evaluation, and develop creative strategies for complex transactions. |
| Co-Investment | We make co-investments alongside top private equity fund managers that have exceptional industry knowledge, cultural familiarity, and investment expertise. |
| Direct | With a focus on growth equity and buyout investments, HarbourVest utilizes our established global reputation and ability to source direct deals through our partnership network and global presence in the U.S., Europe, and Asia Pacific. |
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| U.S. Venture | As an experienced investor that has participated through almost 3 decades of industry cycles, HarbourVest has developed close relationships with highly sought-after venture managers. Our team has worked hard to differentiate HarbourVest as an investor who brings more than just capital to its investments. |
| U.S. Buyout | HarbourVest has been an active participant in this market since the team’s first buyout partnership investment in 1981. As both a long-term investor and an investment partner, we have established relationships with many top-tier U.S. buyout managers. |
| U.S. Mezzanine / Distressed Debt | Although smaller, the private equity debt markets offer attractive risk-adjusted return potential. We actively monitor the market to identify managers with demonstrated success in the mezzanine and distressed debt marketplace. |
| European Buyout | Through our long tenure in Europe, HarbourVest is well positioned as an investor in many top-tier managers. We pursue investments in large buyout managers as well as smaller buyout managers that operate on a local or regional level. We invest in funds with varied strategies: growth, buy and build, and restructuring. |
| European Venture | HarbourVest is a long-standing investor in European venture capital and technology investments. While this market is still developing, HarbourVest allocates capital on an opportunistic basis. We continue to focus on forming strong relationships with Europe’s most established venture capital managers. |
| Asia Pacific | Asia Pacific has emerged as a compelling market for buyouts and control investments as well as growth equity opportunities. HarbourVest is recognized as a market leader and pioneering investor in Asian private equity. We have invested in Asia for more than two decades and were one of the earliest investors to establish a presence in the region in 1996. |
| Developing Markets | We focus on evaluating and pursuing investment opportunities in developing private equity markets with the most potential. Being an early investor in several regions—Eastern Europe, Israel, South Africa, and Latin America—has positioned HarbourVest as a market leader with deep experience. |