Harriet Ventures

www.harrietventures.com

Harriet Ventures acquires profitable, founder-led companies with $500K-$5M in EBITDA operating in stable industries, taking a hands-on operational approach to position them for sustainable growth while preserving their legacy and culture.

Check Size

$500K - $5M

Stages

Not specified

Focus Areas

Other

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Investment Thesis

Harriet Ventures is a private equity firm that partners with owners of established, profitable businesses to provide thoughtful liquidity while preserving the human and cultural elements that make their companies special. They view themselves as stewards rather than brokers or funds, focusing on businesses that prioritize people, stability, and legacy over rapid growth or exits. As stated on their site: ‘We don’t buy businesses. We continue them.’

What Sets Them Apart

Hands-on operator-first approach - Managing Partners have COO backgrounds (DoorDash, Frontdesk Inc.)
Emphasis on preserving people and culture through transitions
Direct partnership with owners rather than traditional advisory or brokerage model
Long-term hold approach with flexibility to retain or transition ownership
Back-office management services for absentee owners generating $1M+ cash flow
SMB Angels syndicate for other operators to co-invest in deals
Never pays referral fees; partnerships built on trust and shared values
Focus on 'quiet companies' that keep communities running, not hype-driven ventures