What does Clearhaven Partners do?

Clearhaven Partners is a private equity firm based in Boston, founded in 2019. The firm specializes in investments in lower middle-market software and software-driven technology companies, focusing on application software, infrastructure software, transaction and payments software, and software-based services. Clearhaven Partners employs a thesis-driven investment strategy, leveraging over 50 years of collective industry experience from its investor-operator team to drive profitable scaling and operational value creation. The firm acts as a value-added partner to its portfolio companies, providing operational expertise to help them achieve industry-leading standards. Clearhaven emphasizes building self-sustaining, scalable businesses through hands-on support tailored to each company's unique needs. Key team members include Managing Partner Chris Ryan and other investment professionals. Clearhaven has closed three funds, with recent activity including a fund close in December 2023. Notable portfolio companies include TimeTrade Systems, an enterprise appointment scheduling software provider.