HarbourVest Zebra 1

HarbourVest Horizon, a private investment firm based in Chicago, specializes in direct and fund-of-funds investments with a focus on underserved markets. The firm, a subsidiary of HarbourVest Partners, typically engages in venture capital, growth capital, mezzanine, and buyout investments. It prioritizes funds that target companies owned or managed by women and ethnic minorities, as well as those located in low and moderate-income areas. HarbourVest Horizon generally invests between $5 million and $25 million per transaction, with a preference for funds that raise at least $50 million in total private capital. The firm targets emerging managers, particularly first, second, or third-time funds, and focuses on sectors including outsourced business services, technology, healthcare, and consumer products. Founded in 1997, HarbourVest Horizon also provides advisory services and aims to deploy capital in the U.S. lower-middle market.