Kevin LaHatte

Kevin LaHatte is a Partner at Comvest Partners, a middle-market private investment firm based in West Palm Beach, Florida.13 He joined Comvest in 2013 and serves on the Investment Committee for Comvest Private Equity.3 In his role, LaHatte is responsible for sourcing, evaluating, executing, and monitoring private equity investments.3

Professional Background

Education::

• M.B.A. from Harvard Business School
• B.S. in Civil Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology (graduated with highest honors)13

Career History::

• Partner at Comvest Partners (November 2013 - Present)
• Vice President at H.I.G. Capital, specifically H.I.G. Growth Partners (July 2012 - October 2013)
• Summer Senior Associate at Brockway Moran & Partners (May 2011 - August 2011)
• Associate at H.I.G. Capital (August 2008 - July 2010)
• Analyst at RBC Capital Markets in Investment Banking, Consumer Group (July 2005 - July 2008)1

Expertise and Responsibilities

At Comvest Partners, LaHatte focuses on private equity investments and plays a key role in the firm's investment strategy.3 He has experience in deal sourcing, investment analysis and execution, and portfolio company development from his time at H.I.G. Growth Partners.3 His background also includes advising companies in consumer and business services sectors on mergers and acquisitions, equity, and debt initiatives during his time at RBC Capital Markets.3

LaHatte's expertise is evident in his involvement with Comvest's portfolio companies. For instance, he was quoted regarding the acquisition of Eland Engineering by GAI Consultants, a Comvest portfolio company, highlighting his understanding of market trends and strategic growth opportunities in the infrastructure and engineering sectors.2