The HarborWind Approach
We invest like owners, not financiers. Our Buy, Build, and Compound philosophy starts by acquiring strong, founder-led businesses with stable cash flows and untapped potential. We then strengthen the foundation—boosting margins through technology, sharpening operations, and building high-performing teams before accelerating growth through strategic acquisitions and market expansion.
Like the winds coming in from the harbor, we provide a refreshing approach toward looking at business growth. It’s a disciplined, hands-on partnership designed to create enduring value for companies, their people, and their communities.
Working With Us
We acquire founder-led, U.S. middle-market companies ($2–$10M EBITDA) and apply our Buy–Build–Compound philosophy to unlock margin expansion, scale operations, and create enduring value.
Flexible, Fair Deal Terms
We pay a fair price and tailor structure to your goals—rolled equity, tax planning, and personal objectives included—so transitions are smooth and aligned.
Confidence & Capital
Clear communication, committed capital, and an operator’s cadence. We set actionable plans, measure what matters, and execute with discipline.
People-focused
We’re investors and operators. We strengthen leadership teams, upgrade systems, and remove bottlenecks—no forced exit clock, just durable value creation.
Tech Operations Excellence
We use AI, automation, and process standardization to improve margins, boost efficiency, and set the stage for scalable growth.
Ethical, Responsible Partnership
We protect the legacy while keeping employees, customers, and communities front and center during transformation.
A focus on the long-term
Not a flip. We build strong foundations, then compound growth through strategic acquisitions and organic expansion to achieve step-change performance.
Our Team
Over the last 20 years I’ve had the pleasure of advising and supporting over 100 companies across a full spectrum of sizes and industries in both the public and private markets. From providing debt (senior & subordinated) to equity (growth, buyout, venture) I’ve been lucky to have worked with some great entrepreneurs and businesses. I enjoy being a key player as an expert generalist and financial leader. My favorite role is helping management teams build, finance, and execute long- term growth strategies. That is a role and responsibility that I value deeply because profitable growing companies create jobs that positively impact the families and communities of our companies.
Sean Mahoney brings a wealth of experience in scaling and transforming businesses, from selling bagels as a young teenager to digital transformation and software services at the world's largest brands.
As the former CEO of AndPlus, Sean led the company to sustained growth and a successful acquisition by Ensono, a KKR-owned portfolio company. He leverages these experiences as he works with entrepreneurs to guide sustainable growth, operational excellence, and innovation.
Past Performance
We’ve partnered with exceptional founder-led companies, investing capital, expertise, and strategy to help them scale faster, grow stronger, and achieve record performance. These logos represent some of the businesses we’ve bought, built, and transformed for long-term success.
