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HarbourVest Partners

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Boston, United States · Founded 1982 · AUM $161 billion · Website
Fund of fundsSecondariesEquity co-investmentMezzanine capitalVenture capitalLeveraged buyoutTechnologyHealthcarePharmaceuticalsFinancial ServicesRetailEnergyNorth AmericaEuropeAsia-PacificMiddle EastSouth America
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Firm Overview

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HarbourVest Partners is a leading global private equity investment manager and fund of funds that invests in venture capital, leveraged buyout funds, and directly in operating companies.

Founded in 1982 as Hancock Venture Partners, a subsidiary of John Hancock Insurance, HarbourVest Partners has grown into one of the largest private equity investment managers globally. Based in Boston, the firm has expanded its international presence with offices in major financial hubs including Beijing, London, Hong Kong, and Tokyo. The firm operates as a private equity fund of funds while also engaging in secondary market transactions and direct investments.

The firm manages over $160 billion in investor commitments from a diverse range of institutional clients, including pension funds, endowments, and foundations. HarbourVest is recognized for its significant role in the private equity secondary market, having completed multi-billion dollar portfolio acquisitions from major institutions like CalPERS and UBS AG. In 2024, it was ranked among the top 50 largest private equity firms globally by Private Equity International.

Founded1982
HeadquartersBoston, United States
AUM$161 billion
Employees1300+
StrategiesFund of funds, Secondaries, Equity co-investment, Mezzanine capital, Venture capital, Leveraged buyout
Sector focusTechnology, Healthcare, Pharmaceuticals, Financial Services, Retail, Energy
Geographic focusNorth America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, Middle East, South America

Leadership

John G. Chapman
Managing Director
John G. Chapman joined HarbourVest in 2005 and is a Managing Director on the Firm’s primary partnership team, focusing on US venture capital, buyout, and distressed investments.
Carolina Espinal
Managing Director
A senior member of the Firm’s primary partnership team, Carolina Espinal focuses on private equity fund investments in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Brett Gordon
Managing Director
Brett Gordon is a Managing Director of HarbourVest Partners and serves as a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee.
Ryan Gunther
Managing Director
Ryan Gunther joined HarbourVest in 2015 to lead the firm’s strategy and business development efforts globally.
Tricia M. Mackechnie
Managing Director and Chief Technology Officer
Tricia M. Mackechnie is a Managing Director and the Chief Technology Officer at HarbourVest, where she is responsible for leading the firm’s technology and information security teams.
Peter Wilson
Managing Director
Peter Wilson is a Managing Director of HarbourVest Partners and leads the firm’s secondary investment efforts in Europe and Asia.
John M. Toomey
Managing Director
John M. Toomey is a Managing Director and serves on the Firm’s Executive Committee, focusing on investor relations and business development.
Amanda Outerbridge
Managing Director and Head of Communications
Amanda Outerbridge is a Managing Director at HarbourVest and serves as the firm’s Head of Communications.
Corey R. Pulis
Managing Director
Corey R. Pulis is a Managing Director on HarbourVest’s secondary investment team, where he focuses on sourcing, analyzing, and executing secondary investments.
Greg Stento
Managing Director
Greg Stento is a Managing Director of HarbourVest Partners and is a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee.
Alex Scott
Managing Director
Alex Scott is a Managing Director at HarbourVest and leads the firm’s secondary investment activities in the Americas.
Rajiv Kochhar
Managing Director
Rajiv Kochhar is a Managing Director on the Firm’s secondary investment team, focusing on the sourcing and execution of secondary transactions.
Simon D.J. Mornington
Managing Director and General Counsel, Europe
Simon D.J. Mornington is a Managing Director at HarbourVest and serves as the Firm’s General Counsel in Europe.
Valérie Handal
Managing Director
Valérie Handal is a Managing Director on HarbourVest’s secondary investment team, focusing on secondary opportunities in Europe and emerging markets.
Kelvin Yap
Managing Director
Kelvin Yap is a Managing Director based in Hong Kong who focuses on private equity fund investments in Asia.
Michael W. Taylor
Managing Director
Michael W. Taylor is a Managing Director at HarbourVest and is a member of the Firm’s Executive Committee.
Hannah Tobin
Managing Director
Hannah Tobin is a Managing Director and leads HarbourVest’s private credit efforts in Europe.
Franck L.J. Adisson
Managing Director
Franck L.J. Adisson is a Managing Director on HarbourVest’s secondary investment team, focusing on secondary opportunities in Europe.
Minjun Chung
Managing Director
Minjun Chung is a Managing Director based in Seoul who leads the Firm’s investment and client activities in Korea.
Tim Flower
Managing Director
Tim Flower is a Managing Director on HarbourVest’s secondary investment team, focusing on the Asia Pacific region.

Notable Investments

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