Highland Europe

Highland Europe is a growth-stage venture capital firm that backs exceptional, founder-led teams in Europe and Israel building the next generation of technology leaders. Spun off from Highland Capital Partners in 2012, the firm focuses on rapidly growing internet, mobile, and software companies that address large market opportunities and have demonstrated product-market fit with over €10 million in annualized revenues. Highland targets companies raising €20–80 million to accelerate their expansion, investing across both consumer-facing technology (particularly e-commerce) and B2B software (particularly SaaS), and provides not just capital but a high-touch, mentorship-oriented partnership to help founders scale globally. The firm has raised over €2.75 billion across five funds (Fund V closed at €1 billion in January 2023) and is determined to address the 'growth funding deficit' in European venture capital, where companies secure a disproportionately smaller share of global capital at Series B and beyond compared to Seed. Highland's equal-partnership model prioritises teamwork, integrity, and founder collaboration, with each partner sitting on five to six portfolio boards. The firm does not invest in sector hype but instead backs companies demonstrating compelling growth, capital efficiency, and global ambition.