Highland Capital Partners
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Investor type
VC
Founded
1987
AUM
-
Location
United States
$5-10 m
Investment Ticket
3-5 years
Investment Horizon
Seed,
Series B,
Series A
Investment Stage
Sale to strategic investor,
IPO
Exit Strategy
Investor profile last updated: 17 February, 2026
Profile
Founded in 1987, Highland Capital Partners is a venture capital firm focused on putting the entrepreneur first. With offices in Cambridge and Palo Alto, Highland has raised over $3B in committed capital and invested in more than 270 companies, resulting in category-defining businesses across consumer and enterprise technology. Investments include companies such as Rent the Runway, 2U, Catalant, Harry’s, Malwarebytes, nuTonomy, Clearbanc, Scopely, ThredUP, and Turbonomic.
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FAQs about Highland Capital Partners
Where is Highland Capital Partners located?
Highland Capital Partners is located in United States.
When was Highland Capital Partners founded?
Highland Capital Partners was founded in 1987.
What sectors and industries does Highland Capital Partners invest in?
Highland Capital Partners invests in companies and startups in Education, Edtech, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Gaming, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Other, Real Estate, Robotics, Security, Software, Sports/SportsTech, Telecommunications, Transportation, Travel, Energy, LegalTech, Music, HealthTech, TravelTech, Medical Devices, Pharmaceuticals, MedTech, Technology, Life Sciences, Infrastructure, AdTech.
What is Highland Capital Partners geographical focus of investments?
Highland Capital Partners invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
At what stages of companies and startups does Highland Capital Partners typically invest in?
Highland Capital Partners invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series B, Series A.
What is the usual amount of Highland Capital Partners investment?
Highland Capital Partners usually invests $5-10 m on average.