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Highland Capital Partners is a venture capital firm founded in 1987, headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in Palo Alto, California. The firm specializes in investing in seed, early-stage, and growth-stage companies, primarily in the consumer and enterprise technology sectors across the United States, China, and the United Kingdom. With approximately $7 billion in assets under management, Highland has invested in over 270 companies, achieving more than 200 successful exits, including over 50 initial public offerings (IPOs) and helping to create around 40 unicorns.

The firm provides venture capital funding and strategic support to innovative startups, focusing on category-defining and disruptive companies. Notable portfolio companies include Rent the Runway, 2U, Catalant, Harry’s, and Malwarebytes. Founded by Paul Maeder and Bob Higgins, Highland Capital Partners has a strong leadership team and a history of raising multiple funds dedicated to venture capital investments. The firm is distinct from Highland Capital Management, which is based in Dallas, Texas.