HarbourVest Partners is a global private markets asset manager with approximately $115 billion in assets under management. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Boston, HarbourVest is one of the most established private equity fund-of-funds managers in the world, with an investment history spanning more than four decades.
Investment Strategy
HarbourVest’s platform encompasses three core strategies: primary fund investments, secondary transactions, and direct co-investments. The firm’s primary investment program commits capital to private equity, venture capital, and other private markets funds globally. HarbourVest’s long-standing GP relationships provide the firm with preferred access to top-tier fund managers across all major strategies and geographies.
The firm’s secondaries business is among the largest and most active in the industry, executing complex portfolio purchases, GP-led continuation vehicles, and structured solutions. HarbourVest’s co-investment program deploys capital alongside its GP partners in individual transactions, allowing investors to gain direct deal exposure within a diversified framework.
HarbourVest’s investment process is supported by a proprietary database covering decades of fund performance data and cash flow history. The firm’s analytical capabilities inform manager selection, portfolio construction, and risk management across all three strategies.
Private Markets Approach
HarbourVest invests across the full range of private markets asset classes, including buyout, venture capital, growth equity, mezzanine, private credit, and real assets. The firm’s global platform covers North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and emerging markets through dedicated regional teams.
The firm structures its investment programs through both commingled fund vehicles and customized separate accounts. HarbourVest Global Private Equity (HVPE), listed on the London Stock Exchange, offers public market access to the firm’s diversified private markets portfolio.
HarbourVest is an independent, employee-owned firm with over 1,000 professionals across offices in Boston, New York, London, Hong Kong, Tokyo, Seoul, Singapore, Toronto, and other locations. The firm’s partnership structure aligns the interests of its professionals with those of its institutional clients, who include pension funds, sovereign wealth funds, endowments, foundations, and family offices worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does HarbourVest Partners manage?
HarbourVest Partners manages approximately $115 billion in assets across its private markets strategies, including primary, secondary, and co-investment programs.
What is HarbourVest known for in private markets?
HarbourVest is recognized as one of the most established private markets fund-of-funds managers globally, with particular strength in secondary market transactions and a track record extending over 40 years.
Does HarbourVest have any publicly listed vehicles?
Yes, HarbourVest Global Private Equity (HVPE) is listed on the London Stock Exchange and provides public market investors with access to HarbourVest's diversified private markets portfolio.
