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Brian Harwitt

Brian Harwitt

Partner leading asset-based credit strategies and venture investments

New York, New York
Joined January 2025

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ProducePay Leadership
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Guggenheim Investment Banking

Summary

Brian Harwitt is an experienced investment professional, currently a Partner at Treville Capital Group, where he leads sourcing and origination for the Asset-Based Credit strategy. He has overseen the deployment of over $1 billion in credit transactions and played a key role in investments for companies like Produce Pay, Spotter, and Returnly. His career began in investment banking at Guggenheim Partners, providing him a strong foundation in complex financial transactions. treville+2
Harwitt spent a significant period at CoVenture, where he progressed to Partner. During his tenure, he structured and sourced over 20 transactions, contributing to the firm's focus on credit and credit-oriented investments in consumer fintech and the creator economy. He is noted for his ability to creatively structure deals, especially in challenging market conditions. crainsnewyork+2
Recognized for his accomplishments, Brian Harwitt was named to Crain's New York Business's "40 Under 40" list in 2023, highlighting his significant impact in the finance industry at a young age. crainsnewyork
Beyond his investment career, Brian Harwitt is an active writer on Medium, publishing articles on alternative lending, venture capital dynamics, and financial technology trends. This showcases his thought leadership and expertise in the evolving financial landscape. medium
Harwitt is a board game enthusiast, having won the New York Settlers of Catan championship and competed at the national level, demonstrating a competitive spirit and strategic thinking outside of his professional life. crainsnewyork

Work

Education

Writing

TikTok’s Regulatory Uncertainty is a Blessing for Creators

August 1, 2020

An article discussing how social media platforms have largely exploited user-generated content for their sole benefit and how regulatory uncertainty could benefit creators.

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Medical Payments are Broken, but Startups are Working to Fix Them

September 1, 2018

An analysis of the issues within medical payments, particularly with high-deductible insurance plans, and how startups are addressing these challenges.

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Where Does Alternative Lending Go in 2018?

January 1, 2018

Discusses the future of alternative lending, challenging the perception that it is solely associated with payday loans and exploring its evolving landscape.

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How the Community Approach can Save Venture Capital from its Systemic Gender Power Dynamic

July 1, 2017

Explores how a community-driven approach can address and mitigate systemic gender power imbalances within the venture capital industry.

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Peer-to-Peer Lending is Dead, but Alternative Lending is Stronger than Ever

June 1, 2017

Argues that while peer-to-peer lending may be declining, the broader alternative lending sector is experiencing significant growth and strength.

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Amazon is in the Lending Business, Who Knew?

April 1, 2017

Highlights Amazon's less-known involvement in the lending business alongside its other diverse ventures.

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What a Trump Presidency Means for Lending Startups

November 1, 2016

Examines the potential implications of the Trump presidency for lending startups.

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Why Lending Startups Might be in Serious Trouble

November 1, 2016

Discusses the challenges and potential difficulties facing lending startups, which were once in vogue but have since faced headwinds.

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Hobbies

A board game enthusiast who won New York's Settlers of Catan championship and competed in the national championship. crainsnewyork