About Us

Cultivating strong partnerships. Growing lasting value.

Welcome to Harvest Capital Group – the real estate investment arm of BL Harbert International, a global construction company.  We form partnerships with experienced developers with proven track records of success. We seek to establish long-term relationships that can grow over time.

Since its inception in 2015, Harvest Capital has invested in properties with a total acquisition and development cost surpassing $850 million. With the strength of BL Harbert International behind us – we have access to construction expertise and consistent multiple equity sources. We invite you to join us as a long-term partner as we seek to expand our development and investment portfolios.

Real Estate Investments
Industrial
Multi-Family
Self Storage

Investment Strategies

Building strategic partnerships.

Harvest Capital has partnered with some of the nation’s leading developers to create best in class housing and working environments.

Asset Class
Industrial, Multifamily & Self Storage
Investment Types
LP Equity, Co-GP Equity and Preferred Equity
Investment Size
$5-$20M equity per project
Holding Period
5 Year Max

Our Team

John Borden
President
Josh Borden.
About
John has been with Harvest since its founding in 2015. As President, John oversees the firm’s investment strategy and operations.
Previously, John was a principal with Jacoby Development, a national developer of office, retail and mixed-use projects, including Atlantic Station, the largest urban brownfield redevelopment in the nation at the time. At Jacoby, John served on the development team for the development of the North American headquarters for Porsche Cars North America in Atlanta, the redevelopment of the Marineland Dolphin Park in Marineland, Florida, and the initial development of ONE Daytona, a lifestyle and entertainment center adjacent to the Daytona International Speedway.
John received his law degree from The University of Georgia and his B.A. in Economics from Rhodes College.
Joshua Mitchell
Vice President
Joshua Mitchell.
About
Josh manages relationships with the firm’s development partners and oversees the full investment process. His responsibilities include sourcing, underwriting, financing, and executing investment opportunities.
Prior to joining Harvest in 2018, Josh was a Director at Southern Land Company, a national mixed‐use developer, where he focused on underwriting development opportunities. Prior to joining the real estate industry, Josh was a Senior Associate at Grant Thornton where he provided valuation services.
Josh received his Master of Real Estate Development degree from Clemson University, his Master of Science in Accountancy from the University of North Carolina Wilmington, and his B.S. in Accounting and B.S. in Business Administration from North Carolina State University.