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Invest in Growth With 
New Harbor Capital

We strive to transform businesses and are invested in the success of our partners.

The Chicago Private Equity Firm That Values Collaboration

Ed Lhee and Tom Formolo, New Harbor Capital private equity founders and investment team members

At New Harbor Capital, we forge lasting partnerships that transform businesses and unlock untapped potential.

Specializing in lower middle-market private equity, our team works in close collaboration with founders of growth-oriented companies who see their potential but are hesitant to go it alone — providing the camaraderie, expertise and resources to tackle any challenge together.

New Harbor Capital was founded on the premise that exceptional ideas are fostered through a culture of mutual respect, coupled with a methodical, research-driven approach. We seek to create a culture of partnership that we believe sets us apart from other private equity firms.

We believe a growth-oriented mindset is a successful mindset — but only if that growth is deliberate and sustainable. We seek to pair the tenacity of an entrepreneurial focus with the sophistication of large-firm experience to make big moves that make sense for your business. Innovation and collaboration excite us, inspire us and drive us to build mutually successful partnerships.

Why? Because your success is our success.

Investment Stories

Community Psychiatry Logo

New Harbor was the perfect partner to help us accelerate our growth and support our business for its continued success. Thanks to their strategic guidance, our company is well-positioned as a leading provider of quality mental health care services throughout California and beyond.”

Mark Levine Headshot Dr. Mark Levine
Community Psychiatry, Founder*
LGM Pharma Logo

I would recommend New Harbor to a business partner without any hesitation. They stand by their promises of being growth-focused and meeting the goals of an entrepreneur or business partner. If a company is just looking to cash out, then New Harbor probably isn’t a fit. But if the growth of their company, people and their business goals are their main objectives, then New Harbor is the way to go!”

Prasad Raje Headshot Prasad Raje
LGM Pharma, CEO*
Blueprint Logo

“Our experience with New Harbor has exceeded our expectations. We have a tremendous board and access to their team of executive advisors. They have supported investments into our team and technology that will support the company through our next phase of growth. They are honest and ethical and care about the business owners they work with.

Matt Riley Headshot Matt Riley
Blueprint Prep, CEO*
PT solutions Logo

The New Harbor team has fostered professional growth in our management team to better leverage the talents necessary to now run a larger company. They are a transparent and effective leadership team that has meshed well with what was our pre-transaction vision for the company.”

Dale Yake Headshot Dale Yake
PT Solutions, CEO*

Target Industries

We believe our thesis-based approach enables us to identify and invest in high-potential companies in industries where we have deep expertise, focus and connectivity. Explore the industries targeted by New Harbor Capital.

New Harbor Capital's healthcare investment team
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Healthcare Education

We focus on investments dedicated to the ongoing training and upskilling of healthcare professionals.

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Healthcare Technology

We leverage industry connectivity and know-how to invest in companies that marry healthcare and technology to strengthen patient care and outcomes.

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Education Technology

New Harbor Capital focuses on businesses that utilize technology to improve learning outcomes, increase access and promote transparency — both inside and outside the classroom.

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Healthcare Education

We focus on investments dedicated to the ongoing training and upskilling of healthcare professionals.

High-tech private equity professionals working over clipboard
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Healthcare Technology

We leverage industry connectivity and know-how to invest in companies that marry healthcare and technology to strengthen patient care and outcomes.

Venn Diagram 2 & 3

Education Technology

New Harbor Capital focuses on businesses that utilize technology to improve learning outcomes, increase access and promote transparency — both inside and outside the classroom.

New Harbor Capital's healthcare investment team
Venn Diagram 1 & 2

Healthcare Education

We focus on investments dedicated to the ongoing training and upskilling of healthcare professionals.

Venn Diagram 1 & 3

Healthcare Technology

We leverage industry connectivity and know-how to invest in companies that marry healthcare and technology to strengthen patient care and outcomes.

Private equity education expert writing in notebook
Venn Diagram 2 & 3

Education Technology

New Harbor Capital focuses on businesses that utilize technology to improve learning outcomes, increase access and promote transparency — both inside and outside the classroom.

Venn Diagram 1 & 2

Healthcare Education

We focus on investments dedicated to the ongoing training and upskilling of healthcare professionals.

High-tech private equity professionals working over clipboard
Venn Diagram 1 & 3

Healthcare Technology

We leverage industry connectivity and know-how to invest in companies that marry healthcare and technology to strengthen patient care and outcomes.

Venn Diagram 2 & 3

Education Technology

New Harbor Capital focuses on businesses that utilize technology to improve learning outcomes, increase access and promote transparency — both inside and outside the classroom.

Our mission is simple: to work side by side with you to accelerate growth in scope, sophistication and value.

New Harbor Capital investment team members collaborate on private equity deal

Meet the New Harbor Capital Team

As a company built on a culture of long-term partnerships and mutual respect, the New Harbor Capital team is comprised of creative problem-solvers and business experts. We are committed to tailoring an accelerated business growth strategy to your long-term vision.

New Harbor Capital Named to Inc.’s 2023 List of Founder-Friendly Investors for Fourth Consecutive Year

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New Harbor Capital Named to Inc.’s 2023 List of Founder-Friendly Investors

New Harbor Capital is grateful to be included for the fourth consecutive year in Inc.’s annual Founder-Friendly Investors list, honoring the private equity, venture capital, and debt firms with the best track records of success backing entrepreneurs.

Get in Touch

Ready to connect with our private equity firm team members? Contact us today.

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*Certain statements about New Harbor Capital made by portfolio company executives herein are intended to illustrate New Harbor Capital’s business relationship with such persons, including with respect to New Harbor Capital’s facilities as a business partner, rather than New Harbor Capital’s capabilities or expertise with respect to investment advisory services.  Portfolio company executives were not compensated in connection with their participation, although they generally receive compensation and investment opportunities in connection with their portfolio company roles, and in certain cases are also owners of portfolio company securities and/or investors in New Harbor Capital-sponsored vehicles. Such compensation and investments subject participants to potential conflicts of interest in making the statements herein.