The European deal landscape is showing encouraging signs in 2024, with the potential to reach near-record levels of activity. ➡️ Buyout activity accelerated in Q2 and is projected to reach historical average ➡️ Add-on acquisitions lead in deal count, while leveraged buyouts drive deal volume ➡️ Business services and technology sectors are fueling growth, offsetting declines in consumer and healthcare ➡️ Exit activity remains sluggish, with increasing momentum in strategic M&A add-ons Interested in learning more about the European mid-market? HarbourVest Managing Director Carolina E. shares her insights with Invest Europe: https://lnkd.in/eWs7FCVs
HarbourVest Partners
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
Boston, MA 46,154 followers
About us
HarbourVest is an independent, global private markets firm with over 40 years of experience and more than $127 billion of assets under management as of March 31, 2024. Our interwoven platform provides clients access to global primary funds, secondary transactions, direct co-investments, real assets and infrastructure, and private credit. Our strengths extend across strategies, enabled by our team of more than 1,200 employees, including more than 230 investment professionals across Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Across our private markets platform, our team has committed more than $59 billion to newly-formed funds, completed over $55 billion in secondary purchases, and invested over $40 billion in direct operating companies. We partner strategically and plan our offerings innovatively to provide our clients with access, insight, and global opportunities.
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- Industry
- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Boston, MA
- Type
- Privately Held
- Specialties
- Private Equity, Private Debt, Primary Fund Investments, Secondary Investments, Direct Co-Investments, Venture Capital, Buyout, Growth Equity, Mezzanine, Real Assets, Global Private Markets, and Custom Solutions
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HarbourVest Partners is pleased to be shortlisted for both Private Markets Manager of the Year and Fund Manager of the Year awards at the 2024 #LGCInvestmentAwards. We are grateful for the recognition and the opportunity to showcase our team's hard work. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eg9QZdTJ
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Managing Director Simon Jennings shared his insights on the long-term outlook for private equity and credit, and the opportunities in distressed assets, at the 3rd Annual Private Wealth Australia Forum in Sydney hosted by Markets Group. Read our 2024 midyear market outlook for a deeper dive into the trends shaping the private markets landscape: https://lnkd.in/eMtd4GYP
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Our London Social Committee hosted a doubles table tennis tournament to get the London office into the Olympic spirit. 16 teams battled it out across 15 matches in the ultimate showcase of talent, effort, and sportsmanship. Congratulations to our winners Edward Holdsworth, Managing Director on the Secondary team, and Matthew J Davies, Senior Associate on the ECI team🏆
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HarbourVest's Eric Simas, CFA, CAIA and Mindy Lahrman recently joined CAIA Association for a fireside chat on the state of private markets. They highlighted positive trends in deal activity, focusing on valuations, fundraising, and key investment themes like small-cap buyouts and early-stage venture.
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Our Client Operations team celebrated their accomplishments and strengthened team bonds with a Ben & Jerry's ice cream social, providing a fantastic opportunity for colleagues to connect and ease the heat of the season. See why HarbourVest is more than just a workplace—it's a community: https://lnkd.in/egmHx7wf
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Summer interns from HarbourVest's Boston and London offices are making a positive impact in their local communities. In London we partnered with Soup Kitchen London to provide meals and support to those in need, while in Boston we teamed up with the Esplanade Association to help beautify and clean the Charles River Esplanade.
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HarbourVest Principal Dorit Zak provided insights into global trends from the Israeli LP perspective at the Israel Private Markets Summit presented by Leader Capital Markets. The discussion examined how institutional investors are adapting to the current environment, the strategies they're employing, and the impact of regulatory changes on local pension funds.
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"The positive energy and culture across our teams have inspired me and made me even more excited for the future of the firm." - Brett Gordon, our new Head of the Americas, reflecting on his recent tour of HarbourVest's offices across the region. This summer, Brett, alongside colleagues Javier Rodriguez and Tricia Mackechnie, connected with our teams from Toronto to Bogotá, fostering collaboration and a shared sense of purpose.
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Members of our Operational Due Diligence (ODD) team recently used their Employee Service Hours to make a difference in the community with Community Servings. We spent the afternoon preparing nutritious meals for those facing critical or chronic illness and food insecurity, reminding us of the power of teamwork and giving back.
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