Highland Capital Partners is a global venture capital firm founded in 1988, with offices in Boston, Silicon Valley, and San Francisco. Over the past 36 years, the firm has raised over $4 billion in committed capital and invested in more than 280 companies, achieving 47 IPOs and 134 acquisitions. Highland Capital Partners focuses on early-stage investments, often being the first institutional investor in the companies they back.

Their portfolio includes notable companies such as 2U, Auris Health, Bromium, Clearbanc, Everlywell, Gigamon, Imprivata, LevelUp, Lululemon Athletica, Malwarebytes, Qihoo 360, Quattro Wireless, Rent the Runway, Scopely, ThredUp, Turbonomic, and VistaPrint. The firm's investment philosophy emphasizes supporting entrepreneurs and fostering innovation across various sectors.