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Fair Haven Capital LLC
Fair Haven Capital LLC is a New York-based asset manager founded by David H. Harkins and John P.
Fair Haven Capital LLC
Fair Haven Capital LLC was founded in New York by David H. Harkins and John P. O'Neill. The firm's wealth origin has not been publicly disclosed. It operates as an asset manager, not a single-family office, and targets institutional and high-net-worth clients. Strategy centers on direct real estate acquisitions, real estate private credit, and infrastructure investments. Asset classes include value-add commercial real estate, opportunistic development, and infrastructure debt. Geographic focus is North America, primarily the United States, with selected investments in Canada. Known deals include the acquisition of a portfolio of industrial properties in the Midwest and structured credit commitments to renewable energy projects (per public record, 2025). Total AUM is not publicly disclosed. The firm maintains a single office in New York and does not report a large team. A recent operational event was the closing of a $150 million real estate credit fund in 2024 (per public record, 2024). Fair Haven Capital's structural differentiator is its hybrid approach: it originates direct deals while also acting as a discretionary manager for select LP capital. This allows it to control underwriting without fund constraints. The firm's succession plan involves the two co-founders as sole equity holders.
General information
Firm type
Asset Manager
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
New York
Corporate office
New York, NY, United States
Principals
David H. Harkins
Co-Founder and Managing Director
John P. O'Neill
Co-Founder and Managing Director
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Fair Haven Capital?
David H. Harkins and John P. O'Neill are co-founders and managing directors, running the firm jointly. They make all investment decisions alongside a small investment committee (per public record).
How does Fair Haven Capital source proprietary deal flow?
The firm sources deals through direct relationships with developers, brokers, and financial sponsors in the real estate and infrastructure sectors. It does not rely on a formal investment bank process and focuses on off-market opportunities.
Does Fair Haven Capital participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Fair Haven Capital primarily does direct deals—both equity acquisitions and credit investments. It also raised a $150 million real estate credit fund in 2024 (per public record, 2024), which operates as a closed-end vehicle for LPs.
What investment stages does Fair Haven Capital typically target?
The firm targets value-add and opportunistic strategies, meaning it acquires assets needing repositioning, recapitalization, or development. It also provides structured credit for stabilized assets and development projects.
Which sectors does Fair Haven Capital explicitly avoid?
The firm avoids venture capital, public equities, and early-stage technology investments. Its focus remains real estate, infrastructure, and private credit tied to hard assets.
Is Fair Haven Capital structured as a family office or an asset manager?
Fair Haven Capital is structured as an asset manager, not a family office. It manages capital for institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals, not a single family (per public record).
Where does the underlying wealth come from?
The origin of wealth for the firm's capital base has not been publicly disclosed. The co-founders' background suggests prior experience in real estate finance and asset management.
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