Articles from Harkness Capital Partners

Harkness Capital Partners has closed on its sale of Cenavera Nutrition (“Cenavera”) to Nautic Partners. Cenavera Nutrition is the largest, independent provider of outsourced foodservice to public, private, and charter K-12 schools. Cenavera was a portfolio company of Harkness Capital Partners, which is now investing out of its second fund, Harkness Capital Partners II (HCP II).

On September 29, 2025, Harkness Capital Partners (“Harkness” or “HCP”), completed an investment in Premier Fence, LLC (“Premier” or the “Company”), a leading provider of installation, repair, and maintenance of fencing, guardrails, and gates / access controls to commercial, municipal, and residential customers in New England. The investment was funded from Harkness’ second institutional fund, Harkness Capital Partners II LP (“HCP II”). Harkness is a private equity firm focused on making investments in leading services businesses in North America.