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The sell-side advisor for sub-$50M startup exits

Harvest is a Chicago-based, specialized boutique sell-side advisor

We are focused exclusively on venture-backed and founder-led startups in HealthTech, AI, and Cybersecurity, aiming to execute transactions in the sub-$50M category.

Our mission:

Unlock liquidity, fuel consolidation, and strengthen capital markets for early-stage innovation.

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The problems we address

  • 90% of startups never IPO, as most exit via M&A. 

  • Median time-to-exit has increased to 8-10 years. LPs need liquidity solutions. 

  • Ignored by big banks: Sub-$50M deals dominate, but most won’t touch them. 

    • Specialized M&A Advisory for sub-$50M exits 

    • Sell-side advisory & strategic buyer matching (corporates, PE, strategics) 

    • Services for acqui-hires, licensing deals, and strategic partnerships 

    • Sector expertise: HealthTech, AI, Cybersecurity 

  • We're a team of passionate thinkers and doers, dedicated to building with purpose and clarity. Collaboration and curiosity drive everything we do.

    • Corporates & PE – bolt-on innovation 

    • Startups – Seeking soft landings / strategic exits 

    • VCs/Angels – unlocking DPI & Liquidity 

    • Cybersecurity: Average U.S. deal size in 2024 was ~$29M 

    • Enterprise AI: $47.3B raised by AI startups in Q2 2025, with record AI M&A activity. 

    • Healthcare IT: 76% of Q1 2025 deals were <$50M. 

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