Highland Capital Partners, founded in 1987, is a global venture capital firm with offices in Boston, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco.

The firm has raised over $4 billion in committed capital, backing more than 280 companies in sectors such as consumer and enterprise technology.

Highland takes a founder-first approach, working closely with entrepreneurs to build market-leading businesses, including notable investments in Rent the Runway, 2U, Harry’s, Malwarebytes, Scopely, and ThredUP.

With a record of 50 IPOs and over 40 unicorns, Highland has established itself as a significant force in early-stage and growth investments across global tech industries