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Harbert Growth Partners

Private equity

Birmingham · 40 people tracked

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Investment thesis

HMC employs a fundamental, bottom-up investment approach grounded in deep industry expertise and disciplined analysis. The firm evaluates macro trends to identify secular tailwinds and demographic shifts, with capital invested alongside clients on the same terms and conditions. The firm emphasizes ethical business practices, environmental stewardship, and positive community impact while delivering long-term value through strategic, insight-driven decisions.

Invests inSector AgnosticBirmingham

Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.

HQ
Birmingham, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
1994
AUM
$7.8B
Tracked investments
2

Team · 40 people

from the firm's website
Brian Carney· General Partner
Eric Desautel· Principal, Paris
Ryan Benevides· Principal, Portfolio and Asset Management
Adam Arnold· Managing Director
Ally English· Senior Associate, Investor Reporting
Amanda Brown· Director, Fund Accounting
Andrew Dietrich· Vice President, Fund Accounting
Asher Curnutte· Associate, Investments
Ashley Clements· Accounts Payable Manager
Brandon Cohen· Director of Asset Management
Brooke Dasher· Corporate Controller
Chris Berry· Associate
Claude Estes· Head of Harbert Power
Dragos Cioaca· Head of Luxembourg Fund Finance
Florent Danset· Senior Managing Director and Co-Head
Graham Cuje· Senior Associate
Hal Brigham· Director of Investments
Hamza Abu Sammour· Associate
Jack Bryant· Executive Vice President

Jack Bryant joined Harbert in 2014, initially in portfolio management, and has served in executive management roles since 2019. As a shareholder and board member, he oversees Harbert Growth Partners, Harbert Credit Solutions, the Crossover Fund, and the Alabama Futures Fund. Previously at BlackRock, he holds an MBA from Darden and a BA in Economics from Sewanee.

Jack Davis· Director
Jillan Facella· Real Estate Funds Senior Accountant
Jonathan Blum· Vice President, Investments
Julie Benz· Executive Assistant
Justin Ellison· Senior Network Engineer
Katie Clifton· Senior Infrastructure Fund Accountant
Kenny Beck· Corporate Services
Liz Adams· Vice President and Director of Internal Audit
Mallory Anderson· Human Resources Generalist
Mason Berger· Data Engineer
Melissa Babb· Senior Managing Director
Michelle Alfano· Accounting Associate
Michelle Claiborne· Vice President
Mike Bauder· Vice President and Chief Compliance Officer
Missy Benjamin· Receptionist
Montana Cottrell· Real Estate Funds Accounting Assistant
Reagan Bolt· Associate
Reilly Cleal· Vice President, Asset Management
Rob Bourquin· Senior Managing Director
Sarah Dillard· Office Manager and Executive Assistant
Wade Armstrong· Director of Investments

What they invest in

from 2 of 2 portfolio companies

AI & Machine Learning ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1Circular Economy ×1Data & Infrastructure ×1Enterprise Software ×1Hardware ×1InsurTech ×1

HQs:United States×2

Investments · 2 tracked

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Bevayabevaya.aiin𝕏✓ verified

Bevaya develops AI agents for the insurance industry that integrate into existing business processes to automate and enhance operations. The company focuses on deploying large vision-language reasoning models tailored to industry-specific insurance use cases.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechNew York, US

Chaz Perera(Co-Founder and CEO)John Cottongim(Co-Founder and CTO)

Apkudoapkudo.comin

Apkudo manages the supply chain for connected devices, extending their lifespan and reducing electronic waste through circular economy practices. The company serves manufacturers, retailers, and consumers seeking to repurpose or sustainably dispose of technology devices.

B2B MarketplacesCircular EconomyData & InfrastructureHardwareBaltimore, US

Frequently asked questions

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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