Shore Capital 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.

Ufenau Capital Partners is a Swiss private equity firm that has established itself as a leading investor in small and medium-sized service companies across Europe. Since 2011, the firm has completed over 470 transactions, including 43 platform acquisitions and 415+ add-on acquisitions, demonstrating systematic value creation through Buy-and-Build strategies. Their current portfolio comprises 26 platform companies that collectively generated €2.8 billion in sales and over €500 million in EBITDA in 2025, employing more than 16,000 people. Ufenau focuses on profitable service companies with robust business models and revenues between €20-100 million, primarily targeting the DACH region, Benelux, Spain, UK, and Poland across sectors such as Healthcare Services, Business Services, IT Services, Education & Lifestyle Services, and Financial Services. The firm's unique approach involves working at eye level with entrepreneurs, supported by a network of experienced Industry Partners who provide deep industry expertise and operational guidance. Ufenau advises capital of over €5.0 billion and has consistently focused on the same investment strategy since inception, with a track record of 17 successful exits. The firm was recognized as the #1 private equity investor in DACH deals from 2020-2025 according to PitchBook, completing 187 deals in that period. Ufenau recently closed its latest fund, Ufenau VIII Asset Light SLP, at €2.1 billion, reinforcing its position as a significant player in European private equity.