Highland Europe

What is Highland Europe?

Highland Europe is a venture capital firm that specializes in growth-stage investments, focusing predominantly on the European market. They have positioned themselves as a key supporter of technology companies exhibiting strong potential for scaling.

Their portfolio encompasses a broad range of sectors, including internet, mobile, information technology, software (including SaaS and web marketplaces), media, investment management, and productivity. With headquarters at 12 Golden Square, London, and an additional office in Geneva, Switzerland, Highland Europe operates with a pan-European outlook. Their investment thesis targets companies that are in the expansion phase, with minimum and maximum investment ranges set at €10 million and €75 million, respectively.

The fund demonstrates expertise in equity investments and boasts a specialization in expansion financing, management buyouts/leveraged buyouts (MBO/LBO), and seed financing. Highland Europe manages assets totaling €1.1 billion, a testament to their significant capabilities and trust from investors.

They also emphasize on partnering with founders and management teams who lead category-defining technology companies with robust business models and a clear path to profitability. Their on-the-ground presence in London and Geneva ensures that they are strategically located to engage with the vibrant European tech ecosystem.

Highland Europe's team comprises seasoned investment professionals who collaborate closely with their portfolio companies, offering strategic guidance and support to help them scale effectively.

What they say:

We are a European technology fund.

What we look for: We invest in growth-stage internet, mobile, and software companies, including fintech solutions.