Harbor Compliance, a leading provider of entity compliance solutions for nonprofit and mid-market corporate customers, today announced that it has received a...

Investing in the next phase of Harbor Compliance. Harbor Compliance has reached an important point in its growth, shaped by the increasing complexity of regulatory requirements across states, industries, and organizational structures. As organizations face more fragmented rules, tighter timelines, and higher expectations for accuracy, demand continues to grow for centralized, technology-driven compliance solutions that reduce risk and provide clarity. To support this next phase, Harbor Compliance has partnered with Bregal Sagemount through a majority-growth investment and has appointed Chad Nuss as Chief Executive Officer. Together, these steps strengthen the company's ability to scale its platform, accelerate innovation, and support customers as compliance requirements continue to expand. This moment builds on a strong foundation. The combination of new leadership and a strategic partner reinforces Harbor Compliance's direction while preserving the principles that have guided the company since its founding. Strengthening leadership to better serve its customers. Chad Nuss brings deep experience leading and scaling technology-driven businesses. His approach emphasizes disciplined growth, operational focus, and customer impact, which closely aligns with where Harbor Compliance is headed. "I'm excited to join Harbor Compliance at such an important moment in its journey. The company has built a strong foundation and an outstanding team, and I look forward to working closely with them and our new partners to continue investing in the platform and delivering even greater value to our customers." - Chad Nuss, CEO, Harbor Compliance As Harbor Compliance moves forward, leveraging past experience and success remains a priority. Co-founders Mike Montali and Megan Danz will continue to play active roles as board members and advisors, helping ensure alignment with the company's mission, culture, and long-standing commitment to customers. "When we founded Harbor Compliance, our goal was to build a technology-driven platform that fundamentally improves how organizations manage complex regulatory requirements." - Mike Montali, Co-Founder "This is a defining moment for Harbor Compliance. With Bregal Sagemount as our partner and Chad as CEO, we believe the company is exceptionally well-positioned to deepen its platform and continue delivering trusted solutions to customers nationwide." - Megan Danz, Co-Founder A strategic partnership for long-term growth. Partnering with Bregal Sagemount supports Harbor Compliance's long-term vision. The firm brings experience working with technology-enabled businesses operating in complex, fragmented markets, making the partnership a strong fit as the company scales. The investment provides additional resources to accelerate product development, expand technology capabilities, and enhance the overall customer experience. These efforts focus on helping organizations navigate regulatory requirements with greater confidence and efficiency as compliance landscapes continue to evolve rapidly. "Harbor Compliance has established a differentiated position by delivering a modern, technology-native approach to entity compliance. We are excited to partner with the Harbor team to accelerate investments in product innovation, artificial intelligence, customer experience, and go-to-market capabilities." - Pavan Tripathi, Co-Founder and Partner, Bregal Sagemount Continuing to build for the organizations Harbor Compliance serve. Since its founding in 2012, Harbor Compliance has grown to support more than 80,000 organizations across a wide range of industries. Its SaaS platform serves as a centralized system of record for entity management, licensing, tax registration, and records management, helping teams maintain accuracy and consistency across jurisdictions. This investment enables continued investment in infrastructure, technology, and service delivery, while day-to-day operations remain stable. Customers can expect the same level of reliability and support as the company builds for the future. Harbor Compliance's focus remains unchanged: helping organizations maintain good standing, manage regulatory requirements with clarity, and operate more efficiently. With new leadership, a strategic partner, and a strong foundation already in place, the company is well-positioned for the years ahead.

Harbor Compliance acquires Firstbase, expanding support for entrepreneurs and growing businesses. LANCASTER, Pa., Dec. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Harbor Compliance announces the acquisition of Firstbase.io. The acquisition combines Harbor Compliance's deep expertise as a leading provider of compliance solutions with Firstbase's innovative technology that helps entrepreneurs launch, manage, and grow their businesses. Through this acquisition, Firstbase becomes part of Harbor Compliance's mission to simplify how businesses manage government filing requirements. Firstbase customers will continue to use the technology they depend on with the added infrastructure of Harbor Compliance's nationwide compliance solutions. "Firstbase has built an all-in-one operating system for founders," said Mike Montali, CEO of Harbor Compliance. "By bringing Firstbase into the Harbor Compliance platform, we're extending the proven compliance solutions that help companies confidently manage their next phase of growth. This will help customers of Firstbase expand their businesses while maintaining compliance. Our commitment is to preserve what people love about Firstbase while enhancing its capabilities with the technology and service that Harbor Compliance is known for." The acquisition marks a strong new chapter for both organizations and extends Harbor Compliance's services to international customers looking to form businesses in the US. With more than 30 thousand incorporations from nearly 200 countries, Firstbase helps solve the common challenge of business incorporation. The addition of Firstbase positions Harbor Compliance to accelerate innovation and expand the support to founders. Customers will continue to receive the trustworthy service they rely on, while also benefiting from clearer guidance and tools that make starting and running their businesses easier. About Harbor Compliance Founded in 2012, Harbor Compliance helps businesses and nonprofits manage regulatory requirements nationwide through expert services and proprietary compliance technology. The company has served over 40,000 clients across a wide range of industries, simplifying entity management, business licensing, and registered agent services. For more information, visit www.harborcompliance.com. Firstbase is a technology platform that simplifies business formation and management for entrepreneurs around the world. From incorporation and banking to compliance and growth tools, Firstbase enables founders to launch and operate their companies seamlessly. Learn more at www.firstbase.io. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/harbor-compliance-acquires-firstbase-expanding-support-for-entrepreneurs-and-growing-businesses-302638032.html SOURCE Harbor Compliance