Highlander Partners

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Investor type

Founded

2004

AUM

$3 000 M

Location

Dallas, Texas, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Series B Late Stage (Series C+)

Region of investment

North America Europe

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Highlander Partners is a private equity firm based in Dallas, founded in 2004 by Laurence E. Hirsch, a former CEO and Chairman of Centex Corporation. The firm manages over $3.0 billion in assets and has offices in Warsaw and Bucharest, emphasizing a global investment approach. Highlander Partners is notable for using its own proprietary capital, allowing complete flexibility in investment decisions and no fixed investment horizons, which differentiates them from many other private equity firms. Their team includes experienced professionals from various industries, enabling them to support portfolio companies effectively.

The firm primarily engages in direct private equity investments, focusing on majority control transactions across a wide range of sectors. Highlander Partners has completed over 90 transactions in North America and Europe, with transaction values exceeding $5.0 billion. They invest globally, with a particular emphasis on flexible capital structures, aiming for sustainable long-term value creation rather than adhering to fixed timelines.

Notable companies in Highlander Partners' portfolio include companies across diverse sectors, although specific names were not listed on the site. Their strategy includes supporting entrepreneurial cultures and maintaining low leverage levels in investments, distinguishing their operational approach from typical industry standards.

Industry

Media and Entertainment IT Services Healthcare Services Foodtech Food and Beverage Financial Services Education Business Services (B2B) Robotics HealthTech Logistics Manufacturing

Highlander Partners Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
Highlander Partners, L.P	Private Equity (PE)	Education Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services HealthTech	Series B Late Stage (Series C+)	North America	$5-10 m	$3000 M	October 2004

Contacts

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Stewart Baseley CHAIRMAN CENTRAL EUROPE

CHAIRMAN CENTRAL EUROPE

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Artur Dzagarow Managing Partner, CEE - Poland

Managing Partner, CEE - Poland

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FAQs about Highlander Partners

Is Highlander Partners a venture capital or private equity firm?

Highlander Partners is a private equity firm. It backs companies at Series B and Late Stage (Series C+), writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is Highlander Partners located?

Highlander Partners is located in Dallas, Texas, United States.

When was Highlander Partners founded?

Highlander Partners was founded in 2004.

What sectors and industries does Highlander Partners invest in?

Highlander Partners invests in companies and startups in Media and Entertainment, IT Services, Healthcare Services, Foodtech, Food and Beverage, Financial Services, Education, Business Services (B2B), Robotics, HealthTech, Logistics, Manufacturing.

What is Highlander Partners geographical focus of investments?

Highlander Partners invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.

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

Highlander Partners invests in companies and startups at Series B, Late Stage (Series C+).

What is the usual amount of Highlander Partners investment?

Highlander Partners usually invests $10-50 m on average.

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

Highlander Partners has around $3 000m assets under management.

When was Highlander Partners last fund created?

Highlander Partners last fund was created/launched in 2004-10-20

What are the contacts of Highlander Partners?

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