OceanSound Partners

HarbourVest is an independent, global private markets firm with over 43 years of experience and more than $146 billion in assets under management as of June 30. The firm operates across a comprehensive range of private market strategies, including primary investments, secondary investments, direct co-investments, infrastructure and real assets, and private credit. HarbourVest emphasizes enduring relationships, rigorous due diligence, and a client‑focused approach that leverages scale, global reach, and cross‑strategy collaboration to create value for institutional investors, private clients, and investment partners alike. The organization maintains a global footprint with offices around the world and a culture built on integrity, collaboration, and long‑term partnership. Founded in 1982 in Boston, HarbourVest has evolved from its roots into a multi‑disciplinary private markets platform that pairs local expertise with global insight. The team of investment professionals works across asset classes to identify opportunities, manage risk, and deliver outcomes for a diverse client base. HarbourVest is guided by a mission to unlock the power of private markets, making sophisticated investments accessible while upholding high ethical standards and a commitment to corporate citizenship. The firm prioritizes learning, inclusion, and innovation as it navigates the evolving landscape of private equity, credit, and real assets, seeking to sustain collaborations that endure beyond a single cycle.

IMPACT Partners, established in 2007, stands as a pioneering European force in impact investing, born from the conviction that financial performance and social impact must be combined. As the first European platform dedicated to impact investing, the firm has demonstrated that generating dual financial and social returns is not only possible but essential for building a more inclusive society. Today managing approximately €350-500 million in assets, IMPACT Partners invests between €2m and €15m per company, supporting approximately 450 portfolio companies across Europe. Their investments focus on three core areas: economic integration, inclusive education, and health. The fund identifies and supports entrepreneurs who are developing concrete solutions to major social and environmental challenges, including employment, education, inclusion, and sustainable transition. With a team of 40 professionals operating from their Paris headquarters and local offices in Copenhagen, Barcelona, Frankfurt, and Milan, IMPACT Partners provides comprehensive support to help social impact enterprises scale across Europe. The firm is committed to enabling every entrepreneur, regardless of their background, to create, accelerate, and transfer businesses that make capitalism a driver of a more inclusive society.