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Highland Europe

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Investor type

Founded

2012

AUM

$4 100 M

Location

London, England, United Kingdom

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Series A Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

Europe North America Middle East

Investor profile last updated: 18 August, 2026

Profile

Highland Europe is a venture capital firm based in London, United Kingdom, founded in 2012. The firm focuses on providing growth capital to exceptional teams in the technology sector, with a strong emphasis on building collaborative relationships. Highland Europe has a team of 21 professionals dedicated to supporting their portfolio companies, which include over 70 businesses with a combined revenue exceeding $6 billion.

The firm invests primarily in consumer and enterprise-focused technology companies across Europe and Israel. Highland Europe typically participates in Series B rounds and beyond, with a focus on sectors such as internet, mobile, and software. The firm manages over $3 billion in assets and has a history of successful exits, including 29 companies. Notable funds include their growth-stage technology fund, which supports companies in scaling their operations.

Highland Europe's portfolio includes companies like EGYM - fitness technology, Featurespace - fraud prevention software, and hyperexponential - actuarial software. The firm is known for its founder and team-centric ethos, which is reflected in their commitment to long-term partnerships and value creation for their portfolio companies.

Industry

Software Retail Mobile/Apps Media and Entertainment Marketing and Advertising Internet and Web Services Fintech Financial Services Fashion/Beauty E-commerce/Marketplace Consumer Services (B2C) Consumer Products Agriculture Telecommunications AI Technology HealthTech Deeptech

Highland Europe Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Fund VI	Venture Capital (VC)	Agriculture Software AI Technology Deeptech	Late Stage (Series C+)	Europe	$10-50 m	$1210 M	July 2026

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Laurence Garrett Co-Founder & Partner

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Sam Brooks Co-founder & Partner

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FAQs about Highland Europe

Is Highland Europe a venture capital or private equity firm?

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

Where is Highland Europe located?

Highland Europe is located in London, England, United Kingdom.

When was Highland Europe founded?

Highland Europe was founded in 2012.

What sectors and industries does Highland Europe invest in?

Highland Europe invests in companies and startups in Software, Retail, Mobile/Apps, Media and Entertainment, Marketing and Advertising, Internet and Web Services, Fintech, Financial Services, Fashion/Beauty, E-commerce/Marketplace, Consumer Services (B2C), Consumer Products, Agriculture, Telecommunications, AI, Technology, HealthTech, Deeptech.

What is Highland Europe geographical focus of investments?

Highland Europe invests in companies and startups in Europe, North America, Middle East.

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

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

What is the usual amount of Highland Europe investment?

Highland Europe usually invests $10-50 m on average.

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

Highland Europe has around $4 100m assets under management.

When was Highland Europe last fund created?

Highland Europe last fund was created/launched in 2026-07-30

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