Investor Login Careers Media Center Contact Us WHY HARBOURVEST? TEAM EXPERTISE RELATIONSHIPS IMPACT INSIGHTS e-mail print share access SOLUTIONS SECONDARY Secondary transactions offer tremendous opportunities for investors and sellers alike. Whether you prefer to invest in a portfolio of existing assets or wish to capture early returns, HarbourVest offers access to attractive secondary investment opportunities. Alternatively, if you’re looking to rebalance your portfolio allocation, raise capital, or simply change direction by selling your private equity interests, HarbourVest is a credible buyer, having committed over $24 billion to secondary markets since 1986. For investors, secondary investments are often attractive because investing in existing assets may reduce risk and capital can be put to work faster. However, the challenge lies in sourcing and selecting attractive secondary opportunities, which require access to information about the existing portfolio. HarbourVest’s longstanding relationships and experience means we have access to opportunities, insights, and trends that provides our investors an undeniable edge. Additionally, our secondary investors benefit from our: Approach: We target less efficient areas of the market that offer opportunities to unlock hidden value, structure innovative transactions, and generate attractive returns Experience: Our team is skilled at navigating challenging market conditions and executing a wide range of complex transactions Knowledge: Given the breadth of our relationships, we have access to proprietary insights that help guide our purchasing decisions >> Meet our secondary team key contacts BOSTON Jeffrey Keay LONDON David Atterbury LONDON Tim Flower BOSTON Chris Row Note: Secondary statistics as of September 30, 2021 Custom Solutions Primary Secondary Direct Co-invest Emerging and Diverse Private Credit Real Assets WHAT IS A SECONDARY INVESTMENT? Learn more about how we work with secondary sellers SECONDARY SELLERS CASE STUDY Project Charlotte VIEWPOINT PEI Secondaries Roundtable: Keeping LPs Centre-stage 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