HARBOURVEST HVGPE : Monthly Update for 31 December 2014

Monthly Factsheet

31 DECEMBER 2014

Highlights

HVPE's estimated NAV per share is $15.71, a 0.6% increase from 30 November 2014 and a 9.2% increase from 31 January 2014.

Gearing remains at zero, and the Company holds $54 million of cash on its balance sheet.

The Investment Pipeline of unfunded commitments is $741 million, a $58 million decrease from 30 November as HVPE invested $54 million in HarbourVest funds.

The Company received $62 million in realisations during December, bringing total realisations during the financial year to a record $341 million, substantially above the prior financial year total of $256 million.

* Available credit facility reflects amount available subject to most restrictive covenant limit applicable.

† Reflects the Investment Portfolio plus the allocated Investment Pipeline divided by estimated NAV.

‡ Reflects cash plus Available Credit Facility plus projected full year realisations divided by forecast cash investments over the next three years. HVPE shares are also listed on the Euronext in Amsterdam. Trading is limited.

TRADING VOLUME (JANUARY 2013 - DECEMBER 2014) Number of Shares Traded (million)

12

10

9.1m

11.8m

8

6 4.5m 4.9m

4

2

0

January to June 2013

July to December 2013

January to June 2014

July to December 2014

HVPE Monthly Factsheet 1

The Private Equity Cycle

HVPE provides a complete private equity solution for public investors by managing the portfolio through four phases of the private equity cycle to create value: Commitments, Investment, Growth, and Realisation. This comprehensive solution is designed to deliver shareholders strong returns over a multi-year investment cycle.

New Commitments to HarbourVest funds - -

Allocated $548.4 $564.5
Unallocated 192.5 234.0

2 CASH INVESTED IN HARBOURVEST FUNDS $54.4 $1.5

3 NAV Growth (change in estimated NAV) $7.7 $28.2

Commitments and Investment Pipeline

HVPE did not make any new HarbourVest fund commitments during December. The Company continued to benefit from ongoing investments made by the actively-investing HarbourVest funds in its portfolio.
HVPE's Investment Pipeline (unfunded commitments) of $740.9 million decreased on a net basis by $57.6 million during
December based on capital funded and foreign currency movement. Of the total investment pipeline, approximately
$548.4 million (74%) has been committed by HarbourVest funds to underlying partnerships.

Cash Invested

During December, HVPE invested $54.4 million in HarbourVest U.S. and non U.S. fund-of-funds, a global secondary fund, and a direct co-investment fund (compared to $1.5 million in November). The largest investment was in global secondary fund Dover VIII.

NAV Growth

At 31 December 2014, HVPE's estimated Net Asset Value (NAV) per share is $15.71, a $0.10 per share increase from the 30 November 2014 estimate of $15.61. This change was primarily driven by valuation uplifts. Consistent with prior December month-ends, the entire portfolio reflects the investment manager's preliminary estimate of year-end 2014 valuation changes. These were partially offset by negative foreign currency movements and operating expenses of
$0.03 per share. During December, the MSCI All Country World Index (USD) decreased 2.0%, and the euro depreciated
2.8% against the U.S. dollar.

Realisations Received

HVPE received $61.6 million in realisations during the month (compared to $9.2 million in November), the largest sources of which were secondary co-investment Conversus Capital and HarbourVest VI Direct (November 2014 sale of Camstar Systems to Siemens). HVPE is $178.8 million cash flow positive for the financial year since 31 January 2014.
Liquidity Events
During December 2014, there were a total of 59 liquidity events across HVPE's underlying portfolio (compared to 45 in November and
a last 12-month average of 48). These included 47 M&A transactions and 12 IPOs.

VENTURE-BACKED IPOS INCLUDED:

(CNXR), held in the secondary portfolio via Chrysalis Ventures

- Peer-to-peer lending group LendingClub (LC), held in the primary fund portfolio via Canaan Partners, Foundation Capital, and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers

- Performance management software company New Relic (NEWR), held in the primary fund portfolio via Insight Venture Partners and the secondary portfolio via Tenaya Capital

BUYOUT-BACKED IPOS INCLUDED:

- Irish aircraft lease provider Avolon Aerospace (AVOL), held in the primary fund portfolio via CVC and Cinven and the secondary portfolio (and Absolute and Conversus Capital) via CVC, Cinven, Oak Hill Capital Partners, and StepStone Group

- Australian outdoor advertiser oOh!Media Group (OML), held in the primary fund portfolio via CHAMP Private Equity.

HVPE LIQUIDITY EVENTS

• Venture M&A

• Venture IPO

• Buyout/other M&A

• Buyout/other IPO

(# of transactions) 59

50

40 45

30

20

10

0

November 2014

December 2014

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Managing a Listed Private Equity Company

Throughout HVPE's ongoing cycle of Commitments, Investment, Growth, and Realisation, the Board (along with the Investment Manager) employs tools and policies to manage the risk and reward for the benefit of the Company's shareholders.

Credit Facility

HVPE has fully repaid its debt to the credit facility. The Company reduced the size of the credit facility from $500.0 million to $300.0 million during October. At 31 December 2014, HVPE's cash ($54.1 million) and remaining available credit facility ($300.0 million) total $354.1 million. This represents 65% of commitments allocated to underlying partnerships and 48% of total commitments (compared to 62% and 44%, respectively, at 30 November 2014). The Rolling Coverage Ratio at 31 December is 81%. This reflects the sum of cash, available credit facility, and the realisations expected to
be received during the current financial year over the expected cash investments in HarbourVest funds over the current year and the next two years. This ratio considers the extended pace of capital calls funded to HVPE's HarbourVest fund commitments.

Management of Foreign Currency Exposure

HVPE has exposure to foreign currency movements through foreign currency-denominated assets within the portfolio and through its unfunded commitments, which are long term in nature. The Company's most significant currency exposure is to euros. The Company does not actively use derivatives or other products to hedge the currency exposure.

Portfolio Diversification NAV

Consistent with HVPE's investment objective, the investment manager strives to manage risk through diversification within the portfolio. The charts illustrate the breakdown of HVPE's investment portfolio at 31 December 2014.

PORTFOLIO DIVERSIFICATION AT 31 DECEMBER 2014

By Stage

By Phase

By Geography By Strategy

By Industry

• 62% Buyout

• 34% Venture and

Growth Equity

• 4% Other

• 54% Growth

• 25% Mature

• 21% Investment

• 67% U.S.

• 19% Europe

• 9% Asia Pacific

• 5% Rest of World

• 49% Primary

• 35% Secondary

• 16% Direct

• 35% Consumer / Financial

• 31% Technology / Telecom

• 19% Industrial / Other

• 15% Medical / Biotech

Notes The diversification by net asset value analysis is based on the fair value of the underlying investments, as estimated by the investment manager. Diversification by stage, phase, and geography is based on the estimated net asset value of partnership investments within HVPE's fund-of-funds and company investments within HVPE's direct funds. Industry diversification is based on the reported value of the underlying company investments for both fund-of-funds and direct funds. Some of the funds held in HVPE have not been fully invested. The composition of investments by phase, stage, geography, strategy, and industry may change as additional investments are made and existing investments are realised. By phase, growth includes vintage years 2006 to 2010, mature includes vintage years pre-2006, and investment includes vintage years 2011 to 2014.

Team Update

HVPE's Board of Directors has approved HarbourVest's appointment of Richard Hickman and Billy Macaulay
to serve as executives of the Company and manage its day-to-day operations. Richard and Billy will be closely supported by the Chairman, Sir Michael Bunbury, and the Company's London-based HarbourVest Director, Peter

Wilson. Please address any questions about HVPE and its operations to Richard Hickman (rhickman@harbourvest.com or +44-207-399-8847).

Company Overview

HarbourVest Global Private Equity Limited ("HVPE" or the "Company") is a Guernsey-incorporated, closed-end investment company listed on the Specialist Fund Market ("SFM") of the London Stock Exchange and Euronext Amsterdam. HVPE is designed to offer shareholders superior, long-term capital appreciation while avoiding undue risk by investing in a diversified portfolio of private equity investments. The Company is managed by an affiliate of HarbourVest Partners, LLC ("HarbourVest"), a leading private equity fund-of-funds manager. The HarbourVest team has managed private equity investments for over 30 years, gaining invaluable expertise and developing long-term relationships with high quality managers.
HVPE is expected to continue to make investments in and alongside existing and newly-formed HarbourVest funds as they come to market. HarbourVest's funds typically invest their capital in primary partnerships, secondary investments, and direct investments across vintage years, strategies, geographies, and industries.

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Contacts REGISTERED OFFICE HarbourVest Global

Private Equity Limited

Company Registration

Number: 47907

PO Box 156

Frances House Sir William Place St Peter Port

Guernsey GY1 4EU Tel +44 1481 702 400

Fax +44 1481 702 407

INVESTMENT MANAGER HarbourVest Advisers L.P.

c/o HarbourVest Partners, LLC One Financial Center

44th Floor

Boston MA 02111

U.S.A.

Tel +1 617 348 3707

Fax +1 617 350 0305

Richard Hickman

rhickman@harbourvest.com

+44 (0)20 7399 8847

KEY INFORMATION

Exchanges Euronext Amsterdam & London Stock Exchange

Ticker HVPE

Listing Date 6 December 2007 (Euronext)

12 May 2010 (LSE)

Financial Year End 31 January

Base Currency U.S. Dollars

ISIN GG00BR30MJ80

Bloomberg HVPE NA, HVPE LN Reuters HVPE.AS, HVPE.L Common Code 032908187

Amsterdam 612956

Security Code

Valuation Methodology HVPE carries its investments at fair value in accordance with U.S. generally-accepted accounting principles. HVPE's investment manager uses the best information it has available to estimate fair value. Fair value for private equity assets is based on the most recent financial information provided by the investment manager, adjusted for known investment operating expenses and subsequent transactions, including investments, realisations, changes in foreign currency exchange rates, and changes in value of public securities. Valuation adjustments are made for known significant events, if any, that affect the fair value of the investments. The 31 December 2014 estimated NAV is based on estimated investment values at 31 December 2014, including a positive valuation adjustment, for company investments within HVPE's direct funds and partnerships within HVPE's fund-of-funds, adjusted for foreign exchange movements, cashflows, and known events to 31 December 2014.

HVPE is registered with the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets as a collective investment scheme which may offer participations in The Netherlands pursuant to article 2:66 of the Financial Markets Supervision Act (Wet op het financieel toezicht). All investments are subject to risk. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns. Prospective investors are advised to seek expert legal, financial, tax, and other professional advice before making any investment decision. The value of investments may fluctuate. Results achieved in the past are no guarantee of future results.

This document is not intended to be an investment advertisement or sales instrument; it constitutes neither an offer nor an attempt to solicit offers for the securities described herein. This report was prepared using financial information contained in HVPE's books and records as of the reporting date. This information is believed to be accurate but has not been audited by a third party. This report describes past performance, which may not be indicative of future results. HVPE does not accept liability for actions taken on the basis of the information provided.

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