HarbourVest and CAIA Announce Education Partnership for Private Markets

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HarbourVest Partners (“HarbourVest”), a global private markets asset manager, today announced a partnership with The Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (“CAIA”), the leading professional body for alternative investment education and credentialing. The partnership will expand practitioner-led learning within the CAIA.nxt™ microcredential learning series, emphasizing real-world application, emerging private markets trends, and the evolving needs of both institutional and private wealth investors.

This initiative reflects a shared commitment to advancing education, strengthening professional standards, and improving client outcomes. HarbourVest will support CAIA’s global education efforts while contributing practitioner perspectives that support the next generation of private markets’ professionals.

“Private markets are quickly becoming a mainstream investment category, and advancing education across the marketplace is good for everyone. That’s why we’re proud to support one of the premier education platforms in the industry at this pivotal moment of change and rapid growth,” said John Toomey, Chief Executive Officer of HarbourVest. “Through our work with CAIA, we’re helping investors build the practical insight needed to make more informed decisions in an increasingly complex private markets landscape.”

“Private markets are playing a larger role in global portfolios, and the need for practical, high-quality education continues to grow,” said John Bowman, Chief Executive Officer of CAIA. “Our collaboration with HarbourVest brings together academic rigor and real-world experience to help investment professionals build the knowledge required to successfully steward assets in this challenging environment.”

CAIA will lead the rollout of individual program announcements as part of its broader global education strategy. HarbourVest will provide ongoing subject matter expertise and industry perspective throughout the collaboration.

About HarbourVest
HarbourVest is an independent, global private markets firm with over 43 years of experience and $150 billion of assets under management as of December 31, 2025. Our interwoven platform provides clients access to global primary funds, secondary transactions, direct co-investments, real assets and infrastructure, and private credit. Our strengths extend across strategies, enabled by our team of more than 1,200 employees, including more than 225 investment professionals across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

About CAIA
The CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst) Association is the leading professional body for alternative investment education and credentialing. The organization supports the global investment industry by offering the CAIA Charter and a portfolio of education, research, and thought-leadership initiatives. More than 14,000 Members across 100+ countries form the world’s most energized community of alternative investment professionals dedicated to advancing professional standards and promoting better investment outcomes. Learn more at https://caia.org/.