Harvest Partners

Harvest Partners, LP is a private equity firm founded in 1981 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Palo Alto, California. The firm specializes in investing in middle-market companies across various sectors, including business services, consumer products, healthcare, industrial services, and manufacturing and distribution. Harvest Partners actively seeks opportunities for private company recapitalizations, leveraged buyouts, and growth capital investments, typically targeting firms with enterprise values between $100 million and $1 billion. The firm prefers equity investments ranging from $25 million to $250 million and focuses on companies with significant operations in the United States. With a commitment to holding investments for three to seven years, Harvest Partners aims to exit through initial public offerings, mergers, acquisitions, and recapitalizations. The firm has a history of partnering with entrepreneurs and management teams to support business growth and facilitate generational transitions.

Melekot Abate

Vice President

Tori Alyssa

Associate

Thomas W. Arenz

Partner

Maury Bardovi

Vice President

Patrick Benjamin

Associate

Matt Bernstein

Associate

Oliver Blecher

Associate

Michael Broderick

Vice President

Matthew Bruckmann

Vice President

Jack Callahan

Associate

Douglas C. Campbell

Partner

Stephen Carlson

President, Private Equity

Joshua Carter

Partner

Kenneth Chen

Partner

Michelle Dai

Associate

Paige Daly

Partner

Michael B. DeFlorio

CEO

Jack DeFrino

Associate

Iris Duong

Associate

Stephen Eisenstein

Partner

Leila Eshaghpour

Associate

Julia Eshaghpour

Associate

Stephen P. Fessler

Partner

Kevin Formica

Principal - Harvest Partners Ascend

Dan Glickman

Partner and Head, Credit and Capital Markets

Isabel Grabel

Associate

Devin Graber

Vice President

Chris Grecco

Associate

Kevin Haack

Vice President

Jacqueline Honet

Associate

Andrew Hudelson

Principal

Mitchell Jones

Associate

John Josif

Vice President

Bill Kane

General Partner

Sean Kapur

Principal

Bobby Kelly

Partner and Co-Head

Michael Kim

Senior Associate

Chris Larsen

Vice President

Sam Ludin

Senior Associate

Michael Mancini

Associate

Sarah Mandi

Associate

Robert McCambridge

Managing Director

Shane McHugh

Principal

James Mitchel

Partner

Oak Mize

Associate

Nikhil Perincherry

Associate

Christopher E. Peyser

Partner

Reed Rangaraju

Associate

Fallon Raviol

Associate

Simon Roberts

Managing Director, Operations

Lucas Rogers

Principal

Nicholas Romano

Partner

Chris Schaller

Partner

Louis Sciarretta

CFO

Connor Scro

Associate

Ethan M. Soodak

Principal

Jeremy Sternbach

Associate

David Swanson

Partner

Dave Swanson

Partner

Alex Tofel

Senior Associate

Marc Unger

CFO and Partner

Michael Volpert

Vice President

Andrew Weisman

Vice President

Jay Wilkins

Senior Managing Director

Derrick L. Yarbrough

Senior Associate

28 past transactions

Clickatell

Series C in 2022
Clickatell Inc. specializes in mobile messaging and transaction services that facilitate communication and transactions between businesses and their customers via mobile devices. Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Silicon Valley, the company offers a range of solutions, including SMS messaging for alerts, marketing campaigns, and customer relationship management, as well as mobile transaction services like prepaid mobile top-ups. Clickatell's Mobile eXchange platform enables global message delivery, while its USSD-based banking products assist financial institutions in reducing foot traffic to branches. Additionally, the company provides Clickatell Secure, a multi-factor authentication suite for transaction protection, and Chat Desk, a digital contact center that enhances customer service through real-time chat support. With a diverse clientele that includes enterprises, government agencies, and application developers, Clickatell serves over 18,000 brands and businesses worldwide, making it a leader in the mobile communications sector.

Granicus

Private Equity Round in 2020
Granicus provides technology that empowers government organizations to create better lives for the people they serve. By offering the industry’s leading cloud-based solutions for communications, meeting and agenda management, and digital services to more than 3,000 public sector organizations, Granicus helps turn government missions into quantifiable realities. Granicus products connect more than 150 million people, creating a powerful network to enhance government transparency and citizen engagement. By optimizing decision-making processes, Granicus strives to help government realize better outcomes and have a greater impact for the citizens they serve. As a company, Granicus helps empower some of the most creative people in the world who innovate within complex public sector organizations. We help make policies more effective and to transform the citizen experience so that everything from road closures to fostering programs are better communicated, understood, and ultimately successful. Granicus and GovDelivery – both founded in 1999 – merged to form a new joint effort to support the needs of the public sector. As a newly-combined entity, Granicus’ mission reflects those of its legacy companies in delivering services that bring value to the public and help government accomplish its goals. This powerful alignment allows us to bring even more scale and innovation to the clients we serve.

MRI Software

Private Equity Round in 2020
MRI Software LLC specializes in providing real estate software applications and hosted solutions tailored for a range of sectors including affordable housing, commercial properties, and investment management. Founded in 1971 and based in Solon, Ohio, the company offers a comprehensive suite of products encompassing financial management, property management, and reporting and analytics. MRI Software's platform supports both residential and commercial markets, enabling real estate owners, investors, and operators to efficiently manage property-level operations and streamline accounting processes. The company's innovative technology helps organizations automate the tracking of lease terms and expenses, reducing the risk of costly errors. With nearly five decades of experience, MRI Software fosters strong client relationships and continuously evolves to meet the unique needs of the real estate industry.

Lazer Spot

Acquisition in 2019
Lazer Spot, Inc. specializes in third-party yard management services, providing solutions that include spotting, local shuttling within a 100-mile radius, trailer rentals, gate personnel staffing, and computerized yard management systems and training. Established in 1996 and headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia, the company operates across multiple states, including Florida, South Carolina, Texas, and California, among others. Lazer Spot focuses on optimizing yard operations and ensuring customer satisfaction through its dedicated services and extensive industry experience. The company's commitment to efficiency and effective management makes it a leader in the yard management sector.

SEI, Inc.

Acquisition in 2019
SEI, Inc., formerly known as Service Express, Inc., is a provider of data center maintenance services, specializing in the upkeep of server, storage, and network equipment. Established in 1986 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the company offers a range of services including hardware system solutions, sales and upgrades, operating system support, IT asset recovery, virtualization support, and data center relocation. SEI, Inc. serves a diverse clientele, including hospitals, manufacturing firms, universities, financial institutions, government agencies, and other mid-to-enterprise-sized companies globally. By delivering post-warranty support solutions, the company helps IT professionals reduce costs while accessing user-friendly support.

Yellowstone Landscape

Acquisition in 2019
Formed in 2008, Yellowstone’s mission remains to identify successful, regional landscape companies and support them as they grow to their full potential. Over the past 6 years, we have worked strategically to implement each company’s best practices across our organization. In that time we have also become one of the country’s largest full service landscape service firms and most importantly - one of our industry’s most respected. Our companies offer their clients the stability of one of the nation’s largest providers, paired with service excellence delivered by dedicated local teams.

Integrity Marketing Group

Private Equity Round in 2019
Integrity Marketing Group is one of the nation’s largest marketing organizations. They bring together the needs of insurance companies and major distribution channels by providing product design, proven marketing systems, and profitability into today’s top selling products. Their expertise in the senior market allows us to partner with some of the largest insurance carriers in the nation. They strive to continually bring value to our business partners by designing proprietary products, offering exclusive marketing systems and having a proven track record of successful new products.

Neighborly

Acquisition in 2018
Neighborly Corporation is a holding company based in Waco, Texas, that operates a diverse network of service-based franchises across multiple countries. Founded in 1970, it began as a single brand and has since expanded to encompass 21 distinct franchise organizations, providing a wide range of residential and commercial services. These services include plumbing, cleaning, electrical repairs, HVAC maintenance, and landscaping, among others. Neighborly aims to support franchise owners with comprehensive resources and a strong commitment to its core values. The company has approximately 4,300 franchises and is actively involved in the franchise community, participating in associations such as the International Franchise Association. Neighborly also emphasizes its role in enhancing the quality of life for homeowners and businesses by delivering reliable maintenance and repair solutions.

APC Automotive Technologies

Private Equity Round in 2017
AP Exhaust and Centric have come together to create APC Automotive Technologies, a world-class automotive aftermarket company providing a trusted, one-stop-shop solution for Technicians and Performance Enthusiasts.

PRO Unlimited

Acquisition in 2017
PRO Unlimited Inc. specializes in contingent workforce management solutions for Global and Fortune 500 companies. Founded in 1991 and headquartered in Boca Raton, Florida, the company addresses the complexities of managing temporary and independent workers, including contractors, consultants, and freelancers. PRO Unlimited offers a vendor-neutral Managed Services Program that assists clients in procurement, selection, engagement, and tracking of contingent labor. Its software-as-a-service platform, known as Vendor Management System (VMS), centralizes various aspects of workforce management, enabling organizations to control quality, manage costs, and ensure compliance. Additionally, the RatePoint application provides on-demand intelligence regarding rates and hiring for professional contingent positions. By focusing on issues such as supplier management, worker classification, lifecycle tracking, and co-employment, PRO Unlimited helps clients navigate the challenges associated with a growing contingent workforce. The company has expanded its presence internationally, with locations in the United Kingdom, Japan, California, New York, and Hong Kong.

Total Fleet Solutions

Private Equity Round in 2017
Total Fleet Solutions, based in Perrysburg, Ohio, specializes in fleet management and asset management services, primarily targeting retail, manufacturing, and distribution sectors. As a prominent player in the material handling equipment outsourcing market, Total Fleet Solutions offers comprehensive turnkey fleet management services to Fortune 1000 firms and other large manufacturing companies. By optimizing fleet management practices, the company typically helps its clients reduce their total forklift fleet expenses by 20% to 30% while simultaneously upgrading their equipment. This focus on efficiency and cost-effectiveness positions Total Fleet Solutions as a valuable partner for businesses seeking to enhance their operational capabilities.

OTG

Funding Round in 2016
OTG is an award-winning airport hospitality group with more than 250 restaurants and retail spaces in 11 airports across North America, including Newark Liberty, Houston Intercontinental, Washington National, Minneapolis-St. Paul International, John F. Kennedy, LaGuardia, Toronto Pearson, Tucson, Orlando, Chicago O’Hare and Philadelphia.

Dental Care Alliance

Acquisition in 2015
Dental Care Alliance, LLC. provides dental support services to the dental care organizations. The company offers dentists and dental professionals clinical autonomy and career satisfaction and growth opportunities by reducing day-to-day business management and administrative hassles. It serves customers in Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Virginia. The company was founded in 1991 and is based in Sarasota, Florida. Dental Care Alliance, LLC. is a former subsidiary of InterDent, Inc.

VetCor

Private Equity Round in 2015
VetCor, Inc. is a provider of veterinary services established in 1996 and headquartered in Hingham, Massachusetts. The company operates a network of veterinary clinics across multiple states, including Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin. VetCor offers a comprehensive range of services, including preventive and wellness care, vaccinations, dental care, behavioral and nutritional counseling, pet boarding, and general medical and surgical services. Additionally, the company provides pharmaceutical and other ancillary services to cater to the diverse needs of pets and their owners.

Athletico

Private Equity Round in 2014
Athletico, founded in 1991 by Mark Kaufman in Chicago, provides comprehensive physical therapy and orthopedic rehabilitation services across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. Initially serving two local affiliations, the company has expanded significantly and now employs over 1,500 clinical and administrative staff. Athletico offers a wide range of more than 40 specialty services, including physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training, and personal training, catering to communities, employers, and athletes. Their team consists of specialists such as physical and occupational therapists, certified athletic trainers, strength and conditioning experts, and massage therapists, many of whom focus on worker’s compensation cases through services like work conditioning and ergonomic assessments. Additionally, Athletico collaborates with over 200 affiliations, including high schools, colleges, and professional sports teams in Chicago, to support athletic training and rehabilitation needs.

BriovaRx

Acquisition in 2013
BriovaRx is a provider of home infusion services, specializing in a range of therapies including intravenous antibiotics, total parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, and steroid treatments. The company offers comprehensive medication management, nursing support, and individualized treatment plans tailored to meet the specific needs of patients. Additionally, BriovaRx supports its clients with services such as medical reimbursement management and insurance verification, ensuring that patients receive the necessary care while navigating the complexities of healthcare funding. With a focus on specialized therapies, BriovaRx aims to deliver high-quality care in the comfort of patients' homes.

Garretson Resolution Group

Private Equity Round in 2012
Garretson Resolution Group, Inc. specializes in healthcare lien resolution services across the United States, catering to a diverse clientele that includes law firms, corporations, and government agencies. The company offers a wide range of services, including resolution of liens in mass tort, personal injury, and workers' compensation cases, as well as Medicare and Medicaid lien resolutions. Additionally, Garretson provides claims administration services such as medical record reviews and award determinations, along with probate coordination and national bankruptcy coordination services. Founded in 2007 and based in Cincinnati, Ohio, Garretson utilizes technology to streamline complex processes, enhance compliance, and improve operational efficiency in settlement administration. The company emphasizes its ability to deliver creative solutions for large, intricate matters, ensuring that clients meet their settlement objectives while navigating the regulatory challenges of healthcare reimbursement. As of 2019, Garretson operates as a subsidiary of Epiq Systems, Inc.

DTI

Private Equity Round in 2011
DTI is a legal process outsourcing company that specializes in a range of services for law firms and corporations, focusing on litigation support, discovery, and court reporting. The company provides comprehensive legal discovery services, including project management, forensics, expert services, collections, processing, and document review, as well as education in electronic discovery. Additionally, DTI offers risk and compliance services related to contract management, financial risk analysis, and records management. Its court reporting services encompass case management, real-time reporting, transcription, and virtual depositions. DTI also delivers administrative services such as document processing, legal staffing, and research. Founded in 1998 in Chicago, the company has expanded its operations significantly, establishing itself as a national service provider with a base in Atlanta, Georgia, and a client deposition center in Washington, D.C.

BHI Energy

Acquisition in 2010
Bartlett Holdings, Inc., also known as BHI Energy, provides specialty maintenance, radiation protection, and professional technical staff augmentation services to power generation, transmission and distribution, oil and gas, industrial, automotive, and government markets worldwide. The company’s power services include civil maintenance, valve, specialty welding, professional and technical staff augmentation, facilities maintenance, instrumentation and controls, electrical, turbine and rotating equipment maintenance, project management, scaffolding radiation protection, and decontamination and decommissioning. It also provides staffing solutions, such as temporary technical and professional staffing, managed staffing, payrolling and seconded, and recruitment process outsourcing services. Bartlett Holdings, Inc. was founded in 1979 and is based in Plymouth, Massachusetts with regional offices in Weymouth, Massachusetts; Lawrenceville, Georgia; Altamonte Springs and West Palm Beach, Florida; Aiken and Piedmont, South Carolina; Chicago, Illinois; Guilford, Connecticut; Reno, Nevada; Pembroke and Toronto, Canada; and Bogota, Colombia.

Insight Global

Acquisition in 2010
Insight Global, LLC is an information technology staffing company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in employment solutions for Fortune 500 corporations in the United States and Canada. Founded in 2001, the company offers a range of staffing services, including long-term, short-term, temporary-to-permanent, and direct placement options. It also provides managed services such as IT outsourcing, recruitment process outsourcing, project management, and business process outsourcing. Insight Global serves various industries, including aerospace, energy, banking, healthcare, and technology, and completes over 33,000 placements annually through its extensive network of regional offices. The company is dedicated to connecting top talent with opportunities, particularly in sectors like healthcare, finance, and government.

Green Bank

Private Equity Round in 2010
Green Bank, headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a commercial bank that offers a comprehensive range of banking services to both business and personal clients primarily in Texas. Its services include online banking, facility financing, depository services, business banking, money market products, certificates of deposit, IRA accounts, loans, personal lines of credit, and treasury management solutions. With branches located in major cities such as Houston, Dallas, and Austin, Green Bank aims to be a preferred provider in the banking sector while also serving as a community champion. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Green Bancorp, the bank is recognized for its commitment to customer service and community involvement.

Encanto Restaurants

Acquisition in 2006
Encanto Restaurants is a food and beverage company that operates a chain of casual dining and fast food establishments in Puerto Rico. The restaurants offer a variety of menu items, including chicken nuggets, pizzas, garlic bread, and other related food options, catering to a diverse customer base. Through its focus on providing accessible dining experiences, Encanto Restaurants aims to meet the needs of families and individuals seeking convenient meal solutions.

Cycle Gear

Venture Round in 2005
Cycle Gear, Inc. is a prominent retailer specializing in motorcycle parts and apparel, catering to a diverse range of riders. Founded in 1974 and based in Benicia, California, the company offers an extensive selection of products including helmets, jackets, pants, boots, gloves, and protective gear for various riding styles such as street, cruiser, off-road, and touring. Additionally, Cycle Gear provides tires, exhaust systems, braking components, and other essential motorcycle parts, as well as casual apparel and accessories. With a commitment to customer satisfaction, Cycle Gear operates both online and through numerous retail locations across the United States, ensuring that motorcyclists have access to high-quality products from top brands like Shoei, Dainese, and Alpinestars. The company's substantial buying power allows it to collaborate closely with leading manufacturers to offer innovative products directly to consumers at competitive prices.

Evenflo

Acquisition in 2004
Evenflo Company, Inc. is a prominent manufacturer and marketer of infant and juvenile products, based in Piqua, Ohio. Founded in 1920, the company specializes in a wide range of essential items, including infant car seats, stroller systems, baby carriers, high chairs, and various accessories. Evenflo is a major supplier to leading retailers such as Toys “R” Us, Babies “R” Us, Wal-Mart, Target, Buy Buy Baby, and Kmart. The brand enjoys significant recognition, with 96 percent awareness among new mothers, and holds leading market positions in several product categories.

IntelliRisk Management

Private Equity Round in 2004
IRMC is a provider of customer management solutions specializing in collections, accounts receivable management, and customer retention services through its global call center network of nearly 6,000 employees.

Communications Supply

Acquisition in 2004
CSC is the largest and fastest growing independent distributor of data communication products in the United States. Since the company’s inception in 1972, Communications Supply Corporation has expanded from a single location to a nationwide distribution network, with all locations managed by entrepreneurs who continue to put the customer first.

New Flyer Industries

Acquisition in 2004
New Flyer Industries is a manufacturer of heavy-duty buses in the U.S. and Canada. Offering the broadest line of transit vehicles, they have secured their strong position by providing reliable transportation solutions that meet the needs of today while anticipating the needs of tomorrow. Known for breaking new ground with the first low-floor bus, the first diesel-electric bus and most recently, the world’s first zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell fleet, they remain dedicated to innovation and excellence as they provide customers with a wide range of products such as clean-running, fuel-efficient hybrid buses; zero-emission electric trolleys; buses with alternative fuels, like hydrogen and CNG and clean diesel buses. Their products put us on the map. Quality and innovation keep us ahead. Starting in 1930 as a five-person operation known as Western Auto & Truck Body Builders Ltd., New Flyer has grown to an international organization of over 2,200 highly-skilled people dedicated to planning, producing and servicing the industry’s most reliable heavy-duty transit vehicles. To ensure consistent and dependable delivery of their industry-leading products and services, New Flyer operates manufacturing facilities in Winnipeg, MB; Crookston, MN; and St. Cloud, MN, with sales and service representatives located throughout Canada and the US. Their Aftermarket Organization operates distribution centers in Winnipeg, MB; Brampton, ON; Erlanger, KY; Fresno, CA; and a service center in Arnprior, ON. New Flyer continues to lead by example as they strive for a better product, a better workplace and a better world. Their customers are proud to know that their earth-friendly products are made in a responsible way, which includes giving their employees a safe and healthy place to work and taking steps to minimize their impact on the environment. They believe that manufacturing products that are built to last means forming solid and enduring customer relationships. This is evident every step of the way: from their first discussions about the unique needs of a prospective buyer; to quality assurance with their customers during production; to aftermarket support. It’s how they build a better product and provide better support for their customers.
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