Highland Europe
Growth equityLondon · Series B–Late Stage · 37 people tracked
Also known as HIGHLAND EUROPE (GENEVA) S.A.R.L.
Investment thesis
Highland Europe focuses on backing high-growth software and internet-enabled companies in Europe that have achieved enough scale to confirm the validity of their business model and unit economics. The firm values capital efficiency and disciplined founders, and remains obsessed with growth as a key value driver, helping companies scale their teams and organizations. Its approach is mentorship-oriented and collaborative, with partners acting first as trusted advisors and board-level mentors, then as shareholders. The firm emphasizes an equal partnership culture built around founder support, integrity and long-term relationships.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 7, 2026.
Team · 37 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 27 of 85 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×13Enterprise Software ×12SaaS ×12Data & Infrastructure ×7Fintech ×5Consumer ×4Cybersecurity ×4Cloud Computing ×3
HQs:Germany×3United Kingdom×3United States×2Denmark×1Finland×1
Investments · 85 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBending Spoons acquires established digital products—including Vimeo, Evernote, WeTransfer, Meetup, and Brightcove—to own and operate them long-term, developing new features and AI capabilities across them.
AI & Machine LearningConsumerSaaSMilan (Mi)
Davide Giorgio Andrea Scarpazza(Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer)Valerio Volpe(Executive Officer)Luca Ferrari(Executive Officer, Director)Francesco Mancone(Chief Technology Officer)Claudio Berretti(Director)Luca Querella(Director)
Ireland-based global provider of cloud-based sustainability software for recycling, logistics, and emissions tracking.
Bitmovin provides video infrastructure software including a player, encoding, and streaming capabilities for online video providers building streaming services.
Data & InfrastructureDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSan Francisco, US
Stefan Lederer(Founder/CEO)inChristian Timmerer(Founder/CIO)inChristopher Mueller(Founder/CTO)inKenneth Carter(Executive Officer)
BoardFergal Mullen(Director)Benjamin Blume(Director)
Social media and consumer insights (acquired by Cision)
Brandwatch provides social media management and marketing intelligence platforms that enable brands and agencies to monitor, analyze, and manage their digital presence and execute data-driven social strategies.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureMarketing TechSaaS
Guy Abramo(Chief Executive Officer)Matt Brown(President, PR Newswire)Amy Jones(Chief Marketing Officer)Steve Boyes(Chief Revenue Officer)Jim Daxner(Chief Product Officer)Jeff Mullins(Chief Technology Officer)
Cellular Origins provides automated cell therapy manufacturing solutions through its Constellation platform, which integrates robotics and digital management to enable GMP-compliant scaling of cell therapies with minimal process modification.
Advanced ManufacturingBiotechRoboticsCambridge, GB
Cybersecurity penetration testing platform
Workspace scheduling software (exited, acquired by Thoma Bravo)
Cobalt provides penetration testing as a service (PTaaS) and offensive security testing for enterprises, offering both on-demand pentests and continuous testing programs enhanced with AI-powered vulnerability detection.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Tech-driven climate risk insurance
Domino Data Lab provides a platform for enterprise machine learning operations that enables data scientists to experiment, build models, and deploy AI applications at scale with governance and reproducibility.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareHollywood, US
Nick Elprin(CEO and Co-Founder)inChristopher Yang(Co-Founder)Matthew Granade(Co-Founder)
Featurespace provides an AI-powered fraud detection platform deployed across financial institutions, payment processors, and insurance companies globally.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityFintech
HyperExponential provides a platform for actuarial teams to deploy pricing models and manage underwriting decisions outside of spreadsheets.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareInsurTechSaaS<UNKNOWN>
Amrit Santhirasenan(CEO & Co-Founder)Michael Johnson(Co-Founder)Richard Henry George Gunn(Director)
Online brand protection (exited, acquired by Corsearch)
Real-time geolocation data (exited)
Mobile app growth marketing (acquired by Affle)
Platform to develop and monetize the best creators' communities on social networks.
Affordable art and home decor (exited, acquired by Myposter)
Marketplace for craft enthusiasts (exited)
Marcin Kleczynski(Founder)
Luxury fashion retailer (acquired by Apax Partners)
Online eyewear retailer (acquired by Essilor Intl); exited
n8n is a visual and code-based workflow automation platform that enables technical teams to build, connect, and deploy AI agents and integrations with flexible deployment options ranging from on-premise to cloud infrastructure.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise Software
Jan Oberhauser(Founder & CEO)in
Global leader in digital experience management software enabling enterprises to create productive digital workplaces.
Nothing manufactures consumer smartphones and related hardware devices.
ConsumerHardware
Outfittery is a personal styling service that curates clothing selections from over 150 brands and delivers them to customers who only pay for items they choose to keep.
ConsumerE-commerceMarketplacesBerlin, DE
Personalized photo products (acquired by Exponent PE); exited
Podimo is a premium audio subscription service offering original and exclusive podcasts without ads, audiobooks, and curated podcast feeds through RSS.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentCopenhagen, DK
Morten StrungeNikolaj KoppelSverre DueholmAndreas SachseEva Lægdsgaard
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Highland Europe invest at?
- Highland Europe invests at the Series B, Growth, Late Stage stages.
- What is Highland Europe's typical check size?
- Highland Europe typically writes checks of $10.8M – $54M.
- What sectors does Highland Europe focus on?
- Highland Europe focuses on Cloud Computing, Consumer, E-commerce, Enterprise Software, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Highland Europe located?
- Highland Europe is headquartered in London, GB.
- Does Highland Europe lead rounds?
- Yes, Highland Europe leads investment rounds.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamTony Zappalà - Partner, Highland Europe - S6 E2 - YouTube
FutureTech · Tony Zappalà
Tech Tour 2017 Growth Forum Interview with Fergal Mullen, Co-Founder & Partner, Highland Europe - YouTube
Tech Tour · Fergal Mullen
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