Investor Login Careers Media Center Contact Us WHY HARBOURVEST? TEAM EXPERTISE RELATIONSHIPS IMPACT INSIGHTS e-mail print share access SOLUTIONS PRIMARY When investors want access to high quality, differentiated private equity opportunities, a global partner with local expertise, and a firm with a proven track record of success, they turn to HarbourVest. When fund managers seek a long-term partner who not only can serve as a vital source of capital, but also a trusted advisor, they look to HarbourVest. Primary investments have been a part of our strategy since the firm’s earliest days. We believe there is no replacement for the depth of experience that comes from building relationships with and evaluating fund managers continuously for over three decades. Through these years, our team has refined its knowledge and ability to assess strong primary investments on a global basis. INVESTORS: WHY CONSIDER HARBOURVEST? We understand that when it comes to investing in private markets, you have many options. When it comes to choosing investments, we’re highly selective as well – investing in only about 5% of the opportunities we evaluate each year. As a result, we believe that our primary fund investment portfolios offer our investors access to some of the world’s most attractive private market opportunities. Composed of carefully selected private equity funds that we continuously monitor and assess, our fund-of-funds have consistently delivered strong returns. When you invest with HarbourVest, you benefit from: Experience: In an industry where experience counts for everything, you can feel confident that you’re working with a firm that has the expertise you need and the access you expect Relationships: Our decades-long relationships with leading fund managers and participation on their advisory boards have allowed us to offer our investors access to high quality investment opportunities to fit their needs Track record: Our rigorous fund manager evaluation and selection criteria positions us well to select the right opportunities across market cycles for our clients >> Meet our primary team key contacts BOSTON Scott Voss LONDON Carolina Espinal LONDON Till Burges Note: Primary statistics as of September 30, 2021 Custom Solutions Primary Secondary Direct Co-invest Emerging and Diverse Private Credit Real Assets WHAT IS A PRIMARY FUND INVESTMENT? Learn more about how we work with fund managers FUND MANAGERS VIEWPOINT Portfolio Construction: Four-Step Guide Beijing Bogotá Boston Dublin Frankfurt Hong Kong London Seoul Singapore Tel Aviv Tokyo Toronto © 2021 HarbourVest Partners, LLC. Terms of Use Privacy Policy Cookie Policy and Settings Subscription Center Important Office and Country Disclosures Modern Slavery Act Disclosure EU SFDR Disclosure Shareholder Rights Directive (SRD II) HarbourVest Partners, LLC is a registered investment adviser under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. The information on this site is intended solely for the benefit of firms and companies seeking private equity investment capital by providing general information on our services and philosophy. The material on this site is for informational purposes only and does not constitute an offer or solicitation to purchase any investment solutions or a recommendation to buy or sell a security nor is it to be construed as legal, tax or investment advice. Unless otherwise indicated, any information available through this site is as of the date indicated therein and may not be updated or otherwise revised to reflect information that subsequently becomes available. HarbourVest is under no obligation to update the information contained on this site. Additionally, the material on this site does not constitute a representation that the solutions described therein are suitable or appropriate for any person and HarbourVest does not accept any liability with respect to the information. By using this site you agree to the Terms of Use. This website uses cookies, including third-party cookies, which allow HarbourVest to obtain information about your visit to the website. Please click on "Learn More" if you would like more information about HarbourVest's Privacy Policy and the cookies used on this website. To understand more about how we use cookies, or to change your preferences, please review our Cookie Settings.Learn More Accept Cookies Cookie Settings