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HarbourVest Partners

Boston, MA · ~$100B+ AUM

In one paragraph. HarbourVest Partners is a private equity based in Boston, MA managing roughly $100B+ in assets. In Tampa Bay its capital sits behind Apex Service Partners, Neighborly, which together control 1 local brand.

Why it invests in the trades

Secondaries and co-investment manager that participated in KKR's 2021 acquisition of Neighborly and was a lead investor in Alpine's $3.4 billion Apex Service Partners continuation vehicle in 2023.

Platforms in Tampa Bay (2)

Local brands ultimately backed by HarbourVest Partners (1)

Frequently asked

What does HarbourVest Partners own in Tampa Bay?

Frank Gay Services, through Apex Service Partners and Neighborly.

Is HarbourVest Partners a private-equity firm?

Yes.

How long will HarbourVest Partners hold these companies?

Private-equity funds typically target a 3–7 year hold before a sale, recapitalization or continuation fund. See "Notable exits" for how this investor has behaved before, and Debt, exits and the 5-year clock.

Sources Reported — credible press

  1. Business Wire / Alpine Investors (2023-10-25) — press release. Lead investor in Apex continuation fund
  2. Mergr — other. HarbourVest participation in the Neighborly acquisition; database source, not primary

Researcher notes: Neighborly participation is from a deal database, not a primary release.

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