HarbourVest Partners
Description
HarbourVest Partners is a distinguished global private markets investment firm, renowned for its comprehensive approach across primary fund investments, secondary transactions, and direct co-investments. Founded in 1982, the firm boasts a long and established history in the private equity landscape, having built a robust platform that serves institutional clients worldwide. With over $125 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2023, HarbourVest has cemented its position as one of the largest and most experienced participants in the private capital markets.
Investor Profile
HarbourVest Partners has backed more than 252 startups, with 7 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 42 rounds, about 17% of its total and boasts 145 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series Unknown, Private Equity, Series C rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Canada, Israel.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Enterprise Software, Information Technology.
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $25M – $500M.
Stage Focus
- Series Unknown (35%)
- Private Equity (17%)
- Series C (11%)
- Series B (11%)
- Series A (6%)
- Series D (5%)
- Series E (4%)
- Debt Financing (3%)
- Post Ipo Equity (3%)
- Series F (2%)
Country Focus
- United States (65%)
- Canada (9%)
- Israel (5%)
- United Kingdom (4%)
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- Germany (3%)
- India (2%)
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- France (2%)
- China (2%)
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- The Netherlands (2%)
- Sweden (1%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Enterprise Software
- Information Technology
- Financial Services
- Health Care
- Internet
- Telecommunications
- Mobile
- Manufacturing
- E-commerce
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