Great Harbor Advisory is a Boston-based advisory firm providing private markets governance, and strategic capital advisory services to investors, boards, and management teams.
 
The firm works selectively with a small number of clients facing important inflection points requiring thoughtful judgment, experience, and alignment.

About

 

 Great Harbor Advisory partners with investors, boards, and management teams navigating complex strategic and capital decisions. 

 Led by Scott Carson, Founder of Great Harbor Advisory, the firm brings over 25 years of experience across private markets investing, governance, and strategic capital allocation. 

 Scott has worked closely with management teams, boards, and investment partners across multiple market cycles, with a focus on long-term value creation, disciplined decision-making, and alignment of interests. 

Who we work with

 

  • Private equity firms and family offices
  • Portfolio company boards and management teams
  • Institutional investors and emerging managers
  • Founder-led and privately held businesses

Area of Focus

 

  • Private markets & alternatives strategy 
  • Governance and investment committee effectiveness
  • Strategic capital allocation and portfolio decisions

Approach

  

The firm maintains a selective, high-engagement model, working with a limited number of clients where experience and perspective can be most impactful.
 
Engagements are tailored, pragmatic, and grounded in real-world operating and investing experience. 

Contact

Scott@GreatHarborAdvisory.com Boston, MA Private Markets Advisory | Board Advisory | Strategic Advisory

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