Harbor Ridge Capital is an M&A advisory firm serving founder-owned software and technology services companies in the lower middle market. We have deep domain expertise in AI-native services, compliance, cybersecurity, managed services, and internet infrastructure. Senior partners lead every engagement, from sell-side and buy-side advisory to capital raises. In select situations, where we have strong domain expertise and high conviction, we also invest as principal. Excellence, integrity, and discretion are the standard.
Sell-side and buy-side M&A processes designed to maximize value and increase certainty of close — through optimal positioning, targeting strategic buyers, and driving competitive tension — including pre-process M&A readiness work.
Debt and equity raises structured to minimize cost of capital while bringing on the most aligned partner. Mezzanine, unitranche, growth equity, and recapitalizations.
HRC invests as principal in high-growth, founder-owned companies within our focus sectors, directly and through dedicated single-transaction vehicles alongside our network of family offices and institutional capital providers.
Nearly four decades of investment banking experience across software and technology services.
Senior partners work directly with you throughout the engagement — never delegated to juniors.
We engage only with clients who have strong transaction viability and strategic alignment.
Creative problem solvers, highly responsive — we streamline the transaction process end to end.
Decades of relationships with premier financial sponsors and strategic acquirers.
A long-standing reputation for direct, honest, and unbiased counsel.
Click any tombstone for transaction details. A complete list of completed transactions is available on request.
Considering a sale, a recapitalization, or a strategic acquisition? Reach out for an introductory conversation.