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Harbert Growth Partners

Institutional investor

Birmingham · Series A–Late Stage · 44 people tracked

Also known as HARBERT FUND ADVISORS, LLC

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Investment thesis

HMC positions itself as an integrated alternative asset manager pursuing alpha across the risk spectrum. It evaluates macro trends to identify secular tailwinds and demographic shifts, then applies fundamental, bottom-up investment analysis grounded in industry knowledge and discipline. The firm invests its own capital alongside clients on identical terms, emphasizing alignment with investor objectives, operational excellence, and long-term value creation. HMC also stresses corporate responsibility, ethical business practices, and community impact.

Invests inSector AgnosticBirminghamEuropeGlobalNorth America

Source: firm website, verified Sep 22, 2026.

Stage
Series A–Late Stage
Check
$5M – $10M
HQ
Birmingham, Virginia, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
1994
AUM
$7.8B
Tracked investments
18
Acquisitions
2

Team · 44 people

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Wayne L. Hunter· Managing Partnerin
Ally English· Senior Associate, Investor Reporting
Amanda Brown· Director, Fund Accountingin
Andrew Dietrich· Vice President, Fund Accountingin
Ashley Clements· Accounts Payable Managerin
Brooke Dasher· Corporate Controllerin
Jillan Facella· Real Estate Funds Senior Accountantin
Justin Ellison· Senior Network Engineerin
Katie Clifton· Senior Infrastructure Fund Accountantin
Kenny Beck· Corporate Services
Liz Adams· Vice President and Director of Internal Auditin
Mallory Anderson· Human Resources Generalistin
Missy Benjamin· Receptionist
Montana Cottrell· Real Estate Funds Accounting Assistantin
Alison G. McKinney· Senior Associatein

What they invest in

from 15 of 18 portfolio companies

SaaS ×9Enterprise Software ×5AI & Machine Learning ×4Data & Infrastructure ×4Fintech ×4Construction Tech ×2Consumer ×2Digital Health ×2

HQs:United States×12Canada×1

Investments · 18 tracked

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By year:2025 · 12024 · 42023 · 12022 · 12021 · 22020 · 12018 · 12016 · 112 dated

Bevayabevaya.aiin𝕏✓ verified

Bevaya develops AI agents for the insurance industry that integrate into existing business processes to automate and enhance operations.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechNew York, US

Chaz Perera(Co-Founder and CEO)inJohn Cottongim(Co-Founder and CTO)in

Co-investorsVestigo VenturesGutbrain VenturesMissionOG

Apkudoapkudo.cominNov 2020 · $14M

Apkudo manages the supply chain for connected devices, extending their lifespan and reducing electronic waste through circular economy practices.

B2B MarketplacesCircular EconomyData & InfrastructureHardwareBaltimore, US

Benjamin Leslie(Chief Technology Officer)Joshua Matthews(Chief Executive Officer and Secretary)Timothy Laughlin(Chief Financial Officer)Nick Chen(Director)

BoardLawson DeVries(Director)inBrian Carney(Director)in

Co-investorsGrotech VenturesIronGate Capital AdvisorsMissionOGLavrock VenturesTraverse Venture

Ceterusceterus.cominApr 2018 · $10M

Ceterus provides automated bookkeeping and financial reporting services, combining automation with human oversight to deliver accurate financials for its customers.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSNorth Charleston, US

Levi Morehouse(Executive Officer, Director)inDerek Carter(Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsAlerion VenturesElevate Innovation PartnersGrotech VenturesIDEA Fund PartnersTechOperators Venture Capital

Cloud Elementscloudelements.cominDec 2016acquired by UiPath · Mar 2021

Cloud Elements was a Denver-based API integration platform that let SaaS providers and enterprises publish, integrate, and manage APIs through prebuilt one-to-many connectors, linking entire categories of cloud applications through a single unified API.

Enterprise SoftwareSaaSDenver, US

Mark Geene(Founder & CEO)

BoardJoseph R. Zell(Director)Jeffrey Hinck(Director)inJim Franklin(Director)

Co-investorsAccess Venture PartnersFirstMile VenturesMercato PartnersRally Ventures Management, LlcUpslope VenturesGrotech Ventures

Connectbaseconnectbase.comin𝕏Oct 2022 · $21M

Connectbase operates The Connected World, a location-intelligence and automation platform for buying and selling network connectivity.

Data & InfrastructureSaaSSales TechWestborough, US

Benjamin Edmond(Executive Officer, Director)Stephen Joseph Sincavage(Executive Officer)

BoardSean Dowling(Director)inAlexandre Villela(Director)inMatt Fates(Director)Thomas D. Roberts III(Director)

Co-investorsAscent Venture PartnersEquality Asset ManagementNauta CapitalOsage Venture Partners

Connected2Fiberconnected2fiber.comin𝕏Mar 2021 · $12M

Connectbase (Connected2Fiber) provides a location-intelligence and automation platform called The Connected World for network and connectivity providers to automate buying and selling processes, including addressable-market mapping, pricing, quoting (CPQ), and supplier management.

Data & InfrastructureSaaSSales TechHopkinton, US

Benjamin Edmond(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardDominic Endicott(Director)inMatthew Fates(Director)Sean Dowling(Director)inThomas Erskine(Director)

Co-investorsNXT VenturesOsage Venture PartnersAscent Venture PartnersNauta Capital

Notablenotablehealth.comin𝕏Apr 2025 · $12M

Notable is an AI platform for healthcare organizations that uses AI agents to automate administrative and operational work across patient access, revenue cycle management, and care operations.

AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtechSan Mateo, US

Justin White(Founder)inPranay Kapadia(Co-Founder & CEO)inAdam Ting(Co-Founder & CPO)inJustin White, PhD(Co-Founder & CTO)Aaron Neinstein, MD(Chief Medical Officer)inRyan Pfeffer(Head of Engineering)in

Co-investors8VCF-Prime CapitalFelicis VenturesGreylock PartnersICONIQICONIQ Growth+3 more

Payzerpayzer.comin𝕏

Payzer builds an all-in-one software platform for trade contractors covering payments, financing, and business operations from initial customer contact through final payment.

Construction TechEnterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSCharlotte, US

Joe Giordano(Founder)inDouglas Little(Executive Officer)Thomas McCulley(Director)Mark E McDowell(Director)in

BoardBenjamin Britt(Director)inDon Rainey(Director)in

Co-investorsAlerion VenturesCharlotte FundElevate Innovation PartnersGray VenturesGrotech VenturesIDEA Fund Partners+2 more

Payzerwarepayzerware.comin𝕏Jun 2021 · $23Macquired by WEX

WEX FSM is field service management software that handles scheduling, dispatch, invoicing, and payments for contractors such as HVAC and repair businesses.

Construction TechFintechSaaS

Co-investorsAlerion VenturesFerguson VenturesGrotech VenturesIDEA Fund PartnersRoute 66 Ventures

placemakrplacemakr.cominMar 2023 · $65M

Placemakr operates a tech-enabled flexible real estate platform whose "Hospitality Living" model runs apartment-style properties that flex between hotel and residential use for stays ranging from one night to one year.

MarketplacesPropTechTravel & Hospitality

Jason Fudin(Co-founder)inBao(Co-founder)Will(Head of Investment team)in

Co-investorsCamber CreekMetaPropMetaProp VenturesSuffolk TechnologiesWormhole CapitalHighland Capital Partners

rootsroots.com

Roots is a retailer of active apparel and lifestyle clothing, including a limited-edition collection created in collaboration with Canadian food destinations and a kids' clothing line.

ConsumerDirect to Consumer

Co-investorsMaywic Select InvestmentsLiberty Mutual Strategic VenturesMissionOGVestigo Ventures

Rootsgetroots.app𝕏Sep 2024 · $22.2M

Roots is an app designed to help users reduce phone addiction and find better balance with their digital devices through science-backed experiences and accountability features.

ConsumerDigital HealthMental HealthWellness & Fitness

Co-investorsWildwood VenturesLiberty Mutual Strategic VenturesMissionOGVestigo Ventures

Rootsroots.buildSep 2024 · $22.2M

Roots is a curated social and networking platform that connects founders, operators, talent, investors, and enterprises based on shared "roots" such as geography, alumni networks, culture, and industry.

AI & Machine LearningSaaSSocial

Co-investorsRedbud VCLiberty Mutual Strategic VenturesMissionOGVestigo Ventures

Rootsroots.financeSep 2024 · $22.2M

Roots provides banking infrastructure for fintechs, platforms, and financial institutions operating across the Asia-Pacific region, offering a single API for USD accounts and US payment rails.

Data & InfrastructureFintechSaaS

Co-investorsBlue Wire CapitalLiberty Mutual Strategic VenturesMissionOGVestigo Ventures

Roots Automationrootsautomation.comin𝕏Sep 2024

Bevaya (Roots Automation) builds insurance-native AI agents that automate post-bind policy servicing tasks such as certificate of insurance creation, endorsement processing, and premium audits, as well as underwriting and claims workflows.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechSaaSNew York, US

Charith Perera(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsCerity Partners VenturesOn DeckOpes Impact FundVestigo VenturesCRV (Charles River Ventures)Forum Ventures+2 more

Seriesseriesfi.com

Series is a digital financial platform combining banking, crypto custody and back-office software for institutions and corporations.

Co-investorsLeadout CapitalMiroma VenturesScribble VenturesBasis Set VenturesBlackFin Capital PartnersEXPONENT FOUNDERS CAPITAL+5 more

Other

Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

Iconixx SoftwareWhyHotel

Exits · 2

2 acquisitions

Cloud Elementsacq. by UiPathPayzerwareacq. by WEX

Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Harbert Growth Partners made?
Harbert Growth Partners has 18 tracked investments, 2 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
What stage does Harbert Growth Partners invest at?
Harbert Growth Partners invests at the Series A, Series B, Series C, Growth, Late Stage stages.
What is Harbert Growth Partners's typical check size?
Harbert Growth Partners typically writes checks of $5M – $10M.
What sectors does Harbert Growth Partners focus on?
Harbert Growth Partners focuses on Sector Agnostic.
Where is Harbert Growth Partners located?
Harbert Growth Partners is headquartered in Birmingham, US.

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