Highland Capital Partners

General contacts

Investor type

Founded

1984

AUM

$7 000 M

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Seed Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe North America Asia

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Highland Capital Partners is a venture capital firm based in Boston, Massachusetts, founded in 1987. The firm is known for its focus on partnering with entrepreneurs to build successful companies, boasting a significant track record of 200 exits, including over 50 initial public offerings (IPOs) and 40 unicorns. Highland Capital Partners manages assets totaling $7 billion and is recognized for its long-standing presence and success in the venture capital industry.

The firm invests primarily in the consumer and technology sectors, with a focus on early-stage investments, typically engaging at the Series A and Series B stages. Highland Capital Partners has a global reach, allowing for a diverse portfolio. The firm is a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA) and is actively seeking new investments.

Notable portfolio companies backed by Highland Capital Partners include Scopely - a mobile gaming company, GetYourGuide - a travel booking platform, and VMware - a cloud computing and virtualization technology company. The firm prides itself on its track record of building successful businesses in collaboration with visionary entrepreneurs.

Industry

Consumer Products Education Edtech Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage TravelTech Foodtech Gaming Healthcare Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Medical Devices Other Pharmaceuticals Robotics Security Software Travel Technology HealthTech Consumer Services (B2C) IT Services AI

Highland Capital Partners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Highland Capital Partners VIII	Venture Capital (VC)	Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Financial Services Fintech Media and Entertainment Software Technology	Seed Series A Series B	North America Europe Asia	$5-10 m	$400 M	January 2009
Hghland Europe Fund I	Venture Capital (VC)	Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Financial Services Fintech Technology	Pre-seed Seed	North America Europe Asia	$5-10 m	$219 M	January 2012
Highland Europe Technology Growth Fund II	Venture Capital (VC)	Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Financial Services Fintech IT Services AI Technology	Pre-seed Seed Series A	North America Europe Asia	$5-10 m	$361 M	October 2015
Highland Capital Partners LP 10	Venture Capital (VC)	Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) IT Services Security Software Technology	Pre-seed Seed Series A	North America Europe Asia	$5-10 m	$171 M	June 2018

Contacts

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Bob Davis General Partner

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Craig Driscoll General Partner

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FAQs about Highland Capital Partners

Is Highland Capital Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?

Highland Capital Partners is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Series B, Series A, Seed and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Highland Capital Partners located?

Highland Capital Partners is located in Boston, Massachusetts, United States.

When was Highland Capital Partners founded?

Highland Capital Partners was founded in 1984.

What sectors and industries does Highland Capital Partners invest in?

Highland Capital Partners invests in companies and startups in Consumer Products, Education, Edtech, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, TravelTech, Foodtech, Gaming, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Medical Devices, Other, Pharmaceuticals, Robotics, Security, Software, Travel, Technology, HealthTech, Consumer Services (B2C), IT Services, AI.

What is Highland Capital Partners geographical focus of investments?

Highland Capital Partners invests in companies and startups in Europe, North America, Asia.

At what stages of companies and startups does Highland Capital Partners typically invest in?

Highland Capital Partners invests in companies and startups at Series B, Series A, Seed, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Highland Capital Partners investment?

Highland Capital Partners usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Highland Capital Partners?

Highland Capital Partners has around $7 000m assets under management.

When was Highland Capital Partners last fund created?

Highland Capital Partners last fund was created/launched in 2018-06-22

What are the contacts of Highland Capital Partners?

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