Collection Harbor acquired by San José State University
New York, NY — Collection Harbor, a research and data management platform for art and object collections, today announced its acquisition by San José State University (SJSU), a member of the California State University system. The acquisition, completed this month, integrates Collection Harbor's technology into SJSU's research infrastructure to support faculty, students, and partners in data-driven research. The move reflects the university's commitment to applied research and industry-connected education.
Background on the acquisition
Collection Harbor was founded to address the growing demand for modern, scalable research and information management systems. Its platform enables institutions to collect, organize, and analyze complex data across art and object collections with greater efficiency and integrity. The acquisition follows a period of development during which the company built a product designed to solve real institutional challenges in collection management.
San José State University, located in San José, California, is part of the 23-campus California State University system. The university has emphasized applied research and industry partnerships as part of its educational mission. By acquiring Collection Harbor, SJSU aims to enhance its research capabilities and provide new opportunities for faculty and students to engage with advanced data management tools.
Details of the integration
Under the terms of the acquisition, Collection Harbor's technology will become part of SJSU's research infrastructure. The platform will be used to support research projects that require the management and analysis of collection data. The integration is expected to provide new training data and capabilities for Collection Harbor at this stage of its development. Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
Jessamyn Conrad, Board Director, President, and early investor in Collection Harbor, said, "We are thrilled that San José State University and the California State University system will lead Collection Harbor into its next chapter. We believe a major educational institution can provide new training data and capabilities for Collection Harbor at this stage."
Logan Beirne, Board Director and early investor, added, "Collection Harbor was built to solve a real institutional problem, and this acquisition is a strong next step for the company. As an investor and director, there is nothing more rewarding than helping build a business from an idea into a platform with lasting value. SJSU is the right home to take that work forward at scale."
Conrad and Beirne also expressed gratitude to Nathan Hake for his essential contributions as a founder, early investor, key product developer, and primary business operator.
About Collection Harbor
Collection Harbor is a research and data management platform for art and object collections. It is designed to enhance the way institutions collect, organize, and utilize data to support advanced research and analysis. The platform serves institutions seeking to improve efficiency and integrity in managing complex collection data.