Harvest Partners

Harvest Partners, LP is a private equity firm that focuses on middle market companies, established in 1981 and headquartered in New York, with an additional office in Palo Alto, California. The firm specializes in a variety of investment strategies including private company recapitalizations, buyouts, growth capital, and corporate carve-outs. It primarily targets sectors such as business services, consumer products, healthcare services, industrial services, and manufacturing and distribution. Harvest Partners typically invests between $25 million and $250 million in companies with significant operations in the United States, seeking those with enterprise values ranging from $100 million to $1 billion and revenues between $75 million and $1 billion. The firm aims to hold its investments for three to seven years, with exit strategies including initial public offerings and mergers or acquisitions. Harvest Partners is committed to partnering with entrepreneurs to facilitate capital for growth and transitions, while also maintaining the flexibility to make both majority and minority investments.

Melekot Abate

Vice President

Tori Alyssa

Associate

Thomas W. Arenz

Partner

Maury Bardovi

Vice President

Patrick Benjamin

Associate

Matt Bernstein

Associate

Oliver Blecher

Associate

Henry Blynn

Associate (SCF)

Samuel Bondy

Associate

Matthew Bruckmann

Senior Associate

Jack Callahan

Associate

Douglas C. Campbell

Partner

Stephen Carlson

Partner

Joshua Carter

Vice President

Jerry Chan

Associate (SCF)

Kenneth Chen

Principal

Mohammad Chowdhury

Associate (SCF)

Catherine Clifford

Senior Associate, Marketing

Natalie Curnes

Associate

Michelle Dai

Associate

Paige Daly

Partner

Fabia DeCrescenzo

MD of Finance and Accounting

Michael B. DeFlorio

CEO

Jack DeFrino

Associate

Steven Duke

Partner & Co-Head (SCF)

Iris Duong

Associate

Stephen Eisenstein

Partner

Leila Eshaghpour

Associate

Julia Eshaghpour

Associate

Stephen P. Fessler

Vice President

Isabel Grabel

Associate

Devin Graber

Vice President

Chris Grecco

Associate

Michael Greenman

Principal

Kevin Haack

Vice President

Jacqueline Honet

Associate

Andrew Hudelson

Principal

Joshua Hyatt

Associate

Mitchell Jones

Associate

John Josif

Vice President

Sean Kapur

Vice President

Michael Kim

Senior Associate

Ira Kleinman

Partner

Chris Larsen

Vice President

Aaron Lewis

Associate

Justin Lipton

Partner and Head of Credit

Sam Ludin

Associate

Campbell MacColl

Partner

Michael Mancini

Associate

Shane McHugh

Principal

Vishva Mehta

Associate (SCF)

April Blackmon Meyer

Senior Associate - Marketing (SCF)

James Mitchel

Partner

Oak Mize

Associate

Cristina Mommsen

Vice President

Christopher E. Peyser

Vice President (SCF)

Reed Rangaraju

Associate

Fallon Raviol

Associate

Lucas Rogers

Senior Associate

Garrett D. Rogers

Vice President

Nicholas Romano

Partner

Kyle Rosen

Associate

David Rubenstein

Associate

Chris Schaller

Partner

Christopher T. Schaller

Vice President (SCF)

David J. Schwartz

Principal

Connor Scro

Associate

Ethan M. Soodak

Vice President

Spencer Steinberg

Associate

Jeremy Sternbach

Associate

David Swanson

Principal

Dave Swanson

Partner

Michael Volpert

Vice President

Andrew Weisman

Vice President

Jay Wilkins

Partner

Kevin Yang

Associate

26 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 offers real estate software applications and hosted solutions. The company’s products include financials suite, commercial suite, residential suite, investment suite, corporate real estate, facilities management, and reporting and analytics. Its solutions include affordable housing, condo HOA, office and industrial, retail, construction and development, public housing, public REITs, private equity, pension funds, and multifamily. MRI Software LLC was formerly known as Intuit Real Estate Solutions, Inc. and changed its name to MRI Software LLC in January 2010. The company was founded in 1971 and is based in Solon, Ohio.

Lazer Spot

Acquisition in 2019
Lazer Spot is the industry leader in third-party yard management services. Spotting and local shuttles are our core business, not an auxiliary function. A choice to work with Lazer Spot means that you get our full attention, our years of experience, and their commitment to customer satisfaction. You will not find another company that works harder or understands better how to make your facility function more efficiently.

SEI, Inc.

Acquisition in 2019
SEI, Inc., formerly known as Service Express, Inc., is a provider of data center maintenance services specializing in server, storage, and network equipment support. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the company offers a range of services including hardware system sales and upgrades, operating system support, IT asset recovery, virtualization support, and data center relocation solutions. Through its platforms such as ServiceEdge, PartsEdge, OnDesk, and ExpressConnect, SEI, Inc. meets the post-warranty support needs of IT professionals, helping them reduce costs while providing exceptional customer support. The company serves a diverse clientele across various sectors, including healthcare, manufacturing, education, financial institutions, and government agencies, targeting mid-to-enterprise-size organizations globally.

Yellowstone Landscape Group

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, based in San Francisco, operates an online community investment marketplace that connects individual retail investors with the municipal bond market. This platform facilitates funding for essential public projects such as schools, parks, and infrastructure, enabling individuals to invest directly in their communities. Founded in 2012, Neighborly aims to democratize access to public finance and help issuers attract a diverse range of investors while managing ongoing relations. In contrast, Neighborly, Inc., established in Waco, Texas, provides a wide range of residential and commercial restoration and cleaning services through its extensive network of franchises. Originally known as The Dwyer Group, Inc., it has expanded significantly since its founding in 1970. Neighborly, Inc. serves clients across multiple countries, offering services that include plumbing, HVAC maintenance, electrical repairs, and various cleaning and landscaping solutions, all aimed at enhancing the quality of life for homeowners and businesses.

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.

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. provides veterinary services. The company was founded in 1996 and is based in Hingham, Massachusetts. It has hospitals in 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.

Athletico

Private Equity Round in 2014
In 1991, Athletico president and founder, Mark Kaufman, opened the first Athletico center in Chicago. As a licensed physical therapist and certified athletic trainer, Mark opened the first center with one employee and provided services to two affiliations—Francis W. Parker High School and Chicago Lions Rugby. Today, Athletico has facilities throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana, employs over 1500 clinical and administrative staff, and offers more than 40 specialty rehabilitation, outreach, and fitness services. Our team of specialists includes physical therapists and occupational therapists, certified athletic trainers, personal trainers, strength and conditioning specialists, and massage therapists. Athletico has staff with expertise in treating the worker’s compensation population with such services as work conditioning, functional capacity evaluations and ergonomic assessments. In addition, Athletico provides athletic training, physical therapy, occupational therapy, and fitness services to over 200 affiliations including high schools, colleges, and all of Chicago’s professional sports teams.

BriovaRx

Acquisition in 2013
AxelaCare is a provider of specialized Immune Globulin (IgG) and other intravenous home infusion therapies, AxelaCare has the right combination of people, capabilities, experience, partners and most importantly, level of care for our patients.

DTI

Private Equity Round in 2011
DTI was founded in 1998 in Chicago, IL, initially providing off-site copying and printing services to the local legal market. Using a sophisticated, efficient and professional model enabled delivery of high quality, timely, and cost-effective services. DTI replicated its successful paradigm, establishing operations in 12 additional markets by the end of 2002. This resulted in new recognition as a national service provider. Leveraging its knowledge of law firm operations and proven document management capabilities, DTI entered the on-site legal facilities management (FM) business in 1999.

BHI Energy

Acquisition in 2010
BHI Energy is a provider of on-site specialty maintenance, radiation protection, and staffing services tailored for the power generation, oil and gas, and electricity transmission and distribution sectors. The company focuses on project management and staffing support, delivering maintenance, modification, and construction solutions for power generating and government facilities. BHI Energy emphasizes building long-term relationships with its clients by aligning with their operational objectives and assisting them in effectively managing and servicing their assets. This commitment to high-quality service fosters strong customer partnerships in the energy sector.

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. retails motorcycle parts and apparel. The company offers street, cruiser, off-road, and touring products, including helmets, jackets, pants, boots, gloves, vests, suits, base layers, jerseys, eyewear, and protection products for kids, girls, and women. It also provides street, cruiser, off-road, and dual-sport tires, as well as tire tools and accessories; and exhaust systems, braking components, engine and fueling parts, batteries, filters, electrical, drive, oils, chemicals, and other parts. In addition, the company offers sweatshirts, shirts, hats, sunglasses, and other casual apparel; and accessories, including gifts, tools, electronics, luggage, security products, cleaners, stands, transport and storage products, and add-ons. It serves customers online; and through retail stores in the United States. The company was founded in 1974 and is based in Benicia, California.

The Evenflo

Acquisition in 2004
Evenflo Company, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of infant and juvenile products. Majority owned by Weston Presidio, Evenflo was founded in 1920 and is a top supplier of infant and juvenile products to key retailers such as Toys “R” Us, Babies “R” Us, Wal-Mart, Target, Buy Buy Baby and Kmart. The company’s product offering spans a broad range of essential infant and juvenile product categories. Evenflo’s premier brand name has 96 percent awareness with new mothers, and the company enjoys #1 or #2 market share 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.
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.
Spot something off? Help us improve by flagging any incorrect or outdated information. Just email us at support@teaserclub.com. Your feedback is most welcome.