Highland Europe closes maiden fund on hard-cap of €250m

The fund reached a first close in November 2012, around six months after it was initially announced. The vehicle had an original target of €200m.

Highland Europe did not use a placement agent for the fund.

Investors
The fund is supported by university endowments, pension funds, family offices and foundations.

Investments
Highland Europe provides capital of between €10-25m to internet and software businesses. It focuses exclusively on growth-stage companies.

The fund has already invested in nine companies, most recently leading a $22m round for UK-based social media monitoring company Brandwatch. It also led a €23.5m capital injection into AMCS Group in January.

People
Highland Europe is run by Fergal Mullen, Irena Goldenberg, Laurence Garrett, Sam Brooks and Tony Zappalà.

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