Harkness Capital Partners

Harkness Capital Partners is a New York-based private equity firm founded in 2014, specializing in lower middle-market investments within the United States. The firm focuses on supporting the growth of high-quality companies, particularly in the commercial services, industrial, and manufacturing sectors. Harkness Capital Partners is committed to long-term value creation and collaborates closely with skilled management teams to enhance their businesses. As a Registered Investment Adviser, the firm leverages its capital and resources to foster the development of leading enterprises in its targeted sectors.

Ian Ardrey

Senior Associate

David Brown

Founding Partner and Operating Investor

Christina Christopoulos

Vice President

Ted Dardani

Founding Partner and Investment Committee Member

Ian Handsman

Partner

Douglas H. Kelsall

Founding Partner and Operating Investor

Scott Krase

Founding Partner and Operating Investor

Mark Krivoruchka

Founding Partner and Operating Investor

Zuher Ladak

Partner

Adam Lehrhoff

Partner

Harris Newman

Partner

Richard Perry

Founding Partner and Operating Investor

Anthony Piccione

Vice President

Brian Poplin

Founding Partner and Operating Investors

Dillon Smith

Associate

Vikram Talwar

Founding Partner and Operating Investor

Tony Tegnelia

Founding Partner and Operating Investor

John Thomson

Founding Partner, Vice Chairman and Investment Committee Member

3 past transactions

Homestyle Direct

Private Equity Round in 2021
Homestyle Direct is a home delivery meal provider for both Medicaid and Direct Pay.

Kane Logistics

Private Equity Round in 2019
Provider of third-party logistics and supply chain services intended to assist in product distribution in the United States. The company's operations include warehousing and transportation services like manufacturing logistics, contract packaging, cross-docking, transportation management and workforce management, enabling consumer goods manufacturers to meet their logistics needs easily.

Southwest Foodservice Excellence

Private Equity Round in 2017
Southwest Foodservice Excellence, LLC is a prominent provider of outsourced food services for K-12 public schools across the United States. Founded in 2004 and headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, the company specializes in delivering high-quality, nutritious meals tailored to the needs of students in both small and large school districts. Southwest Foodservice Excellence offers a range of services, including customized food menus, onsite cafeteria support, food quality evaluations, and district-wide staff training. Additionally, the company provides cooking classes for students, parents, and administrators, as well as catering services for various events and educational programs that promote healthy eating and culinary skills. With a commitment to high customer service standards, the company serves over 100 school districts in 11 states, ensuring that schools can meet the nutritional requirements of their students.
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