HIGHLAND EUROPE (GENEVA) S.A.R.L.

Thesis

Highland Europe is a growth-stage investment firm that spun off from Highland Capital Partners in 2012, with a dedicated focus on European-rooted scale-ups. The firm operates with offices in London and Geneva, aiming to provide growth capital and operational expertise to ambitious technology companies. Highland Europe targets rapidly expanding internet, mobile, and software companies that demonstrate robust annualized revenues exceeding €10 million. Their investment thesis centers on empowering exceptional teams and fostering collaborative relationships to drive long-term success. The firm primarily invests in growth-stage companies, specifically targeting businesses at Series B and beyond. While some sources indicate a minimum check size of $250K and a maximum of $5M, other data suggests deals in the range of €10-50 million are common, with typical startup valuations between $100-500 million. Highland Europe often acts as a lead investor but also participates in co-investment rounds. Their geographic scope is primarily Europe, with a focus on companies based in Europe or Israel that have a significant team or customer segment in these regions. Highland Europe is currently investing its fifth fund, which closed in 2023 with €1 billion. The firm manages over $3 billion in Assets Under Management (AUM), with some sources indicating less than $150 million for Highland Europe (Geneva) S.A.R.L. specifically, and others stating a total of $6 billion+ in aggregate portfolio revenue. One filing indicates 12 private funds with a total gross asset value of $3.806 billion.

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