Highland Europe is a growth-stage technology investor. Its homepage states that it backs "growth-stage, product-led companies across software and consumer sectors" that are typically raising EUR 20 to 80 million to accelerate expansion. The firm's about page states "We spun off from Highland Capital Partners in 2012 to focus entirely on European-rooted scale-ups." It operates from London and Geneva. Its 29 July 2026 announcement of Fund VI states "Since 2012, Highland has raised EUR 3.75 billion across six funds, invested in more than 80 companies, and guided 30 exits."
$4B+ (assets under management, stated on the firm's own homepage, checked 2026) AUM74/100 Power Score™2012 FoundedLondon, United Kingdom
Wolt (acquired by DoorDash), listed as an exited investment on the Highland Europe profile pages of David Blyghton, Irena Goldenberg and Helena Richardson
Fergal Mullen recruits Irena Goldenberg to launch Highland Capital Partners in Europe, per her Highland Europe profile page.
2012
Highland Europe (UK) LLP is incorporated at Companies House on 1 June 2012 under the name Highland Capital Partners (UK) LLP; the firm's about page states it spun off from Highland Capital Partners in 2012.
2012
The firm is authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority on 28 November 2012 under firm reference number 583383, per its own disclosures page.
2016
The LLP changes its name from Highland Capital Partners (UK) LLP to Highland Europe (UK) LLP, certificate issued 26 February 2016, per the Companies House filing history.
2026
Highland Europe announces the close of Fund VI at EUR 1.1 billion on 29 July 2026, stating that it has raised EUR 3.75 billion across six funds since 2012.