Highland Europe

Highland Europe is a venture capital firm established in 2012, with headquarters in London and an additional office in Geneva. The firm specializes in investing in growth-stage companies within the internet, mobile, and software sectors across Europe. It typically targets investments ranging from €5 million to €75 million in businesses that have achieved over €10 million in annual revenues. Highland Europe aims to support management teams in accelerating growth and building sustainable, valuable companies. The firm is known for fostering strong relationships with founders and leaders at the board level, ensuring a collaborative approach to driving success.

Faisal Ahmad

Associate

Robert T. Bemis

Vice President, Global Infrastructure

Jacob Bernstein

Principal

David Blyghton

Partner

Sam Brooks

Partner

Rachel Clemo

Associate

Niamh Coote

Associate

Sean Dalton

Partner

Robert J. Davis

General Partner and Partner

Bob Davis

General Partner

Eoghan Dorman

Associate

Russell Evans

Operating Partner

Laurence Garrett

Partner

Irena Goldenberg

Partner

Tom Guilfoile

General Partner - Highland Consumer Fund

Jessica Healey

Chief Financial Officer

Alison Howard

Marketing Director

Burton C. Hurlock

General Partner

Sophie LaMontagne

Associate

Stan Laurent

Partner

Stansilas Marie Laurent

Partner

Paul Maeder

Co-Founder & Chairman

Smaiyra M. Million

Operating Partner

Fergal Mullen

Co-Founder & Partner

Corey Mulloy

General Partner

Trey Parker

Partner and Co-Head of Private Equity

Lucy Patten

Senior Finance Associate

Edward Michael Philip

Managing General Partner

Ted Philip

Managing General Partner - Highland Consumer Fund

Helena Prokhorenko

Principal

Will de Quant

Associate

Gajan Rajanathan

Partner

Caty Rea

Senior Associate

John R. Roberts

Investment Professional

Aashay Shah

Associate

Ronan Shally

Partner and CFO

Emily Tan

Associate

Jean Tardy-Joubert

Partner

Jack A. VanWoerkom

Operating Partner

Emily Vigeant

Director of Investor Relations and Marketing

Harry Williams

Associate

Tony Zappalà

Partner

Reim, C. J.

Associate

Past deals in Maryland

Xometry

Series E in 2020
Xometry Inc. is a provider of on-demand manufacturing services, specializing in 3D printing technologies and CNC machining. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, the company operates an online marketplace that connects customers with a network of machine shops and custom manufacturers. Xometry’s capabilities include rapid prototyping, volume production, mechanical assembly, and various machining services, such as screw machining, selective laser sintering, and fused deposition modeling. By leveraging proprietary technology, Xometry offers efficient pricing and sourcing of high-quality parts, thereby facilitating domestic manufacturing. Its clientele includes notable organizations like Toyota, NASA, Caterpillar, and Medtronic. The company also maintains a strategic partnership with Roush Yates Manufacturing Solutions.

ZeroFox

Series D in 2020
ZeroFox is a cybersecurity company based in Baltimore, Maryland, that specializes in protecting organizations from threats arising from social networking and digital communication platforms. The company offers a range of solutions, including real-time social threat analytics, intelligence, and advanced security protection through its cloud-based platform. Its products, such as the ZeroFOX intelligence Livefeed and Protection Cloud, help organizations proactively defend against malware, targeted attacks, and various forms of social engineering, including impersonation and fraud. Additionally, ZeroFox provides services aimed at safeguarding high-value employees and political candidates from targeted threats. The company serves diverse industries, including financial services, healthcare, and technology, by continuously monitoring social media for cyber attacks and information loss. Founded in 2013, ZeroFox has received multiple industry accolades for its innovative approach to cybersecurity.

Xometry

Series D in 2019
Xometry Inc. is a provider of on-demand manufacturing services, specializing in 3D printing technologies and CNC machining. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, the company operates an online marketplace that connects customers with a network of machine shops and custom manufacturers. Xometry’s capabilities include rapid prototyping, volume production, mechanical assembly, and various machining services, such as screw machining, selective laser sintering, and fused deposition modeling. By leveraging proprietary technology, Xometry offers efficient pricing and sourcing of high-quality parts, thereby facilitating domestic manufacturing. Its clientele includes notable organizations like Toyota, NASA, Caterpillar, and Medtronic. The company also maintains a strategic partnership with Roush Yates Manufacturing Solutions.

Xometry

Series C in 2018
Xometry Inc. is a provider of on-demand manufacturing services, specializing in 3D printing technologies and CNC machining. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, the company operates an online marketplace that connects customers with a network of machine shops and custom manufacturers. Xometry’s capabilities include rapid prototyping, volume production, mechanical assembly, and various machining services, such as screw machining, selective laser sintering, and fused deposition modeling. By leveraging proprietary technology, Xometry offers efficient pricing and sourcing of high-quality parts, thereby facilitating domestic manufacturing. Its clientele includes notable organizations like Toyota, NASA, Caterpillar, and Medtronic. The company also maintains a strategic partnership with Roush Yates Manufacturing Solutions.

ZeroFox

Series C in 2017
ZeroFox is a cybersecurity company based in Baltimore, Maryland, that specializes in protecting organizations from threats arising from social networking and digital communication platforms. The company offers a range of solutions, including real-time social threat analytics, intelligence, and advanced security protection through its cloud-based platform. Its products, such as the ZeroFOX intelligence Livefeed and Protection Cloud, help organizations proactively defend against malware, targeted attacks, and various forms of social engineering, including impersonation and fraud. Additionally, ZeroFox provides services aimed at safeguarding high-value employees and political candidates from targeted threats. The company serves diverse industries, including financial services, healthcare, and technology, by continuously monitoring social media for cyber attacks and information loss. Founded in 2013, ZeroFox has received multiple industry accolades for its innovative approach to cybersecurity.

Xometry

Series B in 2017
Xometry Inc. is a provider of on-demand manufacturing services, specializing in 3D printing technologies and CNC machining. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, the company operates an online marketplace that connects customers with a network of machine shops and custom manufacturers. Xometry’s capabilities include rapid prototyping, volume production, mechanical assembly, and various machining services, such as screw machining, selective laser sintering, and fused deposition modeling. By leveraging proprietary technology, Xometry offers efficient pricing and sourcing of high-quality parts, thereby facilitating domestic manufacturing. Its clientele includes notable organizations like Toyota, NASA, Caterpillar, and Medtronic. The company also maintains a strategic partnership with Roush Yates Manufacturing Solutions.

Huntress

Seed Round in 2017
Huntress is an information technology company that provides threat detection and actionable cybersecurity intelligence. It empowers IT Departments and Managed Service Providers (MSP) to expand their capabilities and confidently address their customers’ most complex cybersecurity challenges. The company was founded in 2015 and headquartered in Maryland, United States.

Xometry

Series A in 2017
Xometry Inc. is a provider of on-demand manufacturing services, specializing in 3D printing technologies and CNC machining. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, the company operates an online marketplace that connects customers with a network of machine shops and custom manufacturers. Xometry’s capabilities include rapid prototyping, volume production, mechanical assembly, and various machining services, such as screw machining, selective laser sintering, and fused deposition modeling. By leveraging proprietary technology, Xometry offers efficient pricing and sourcing of high-quality parts, thereby facilitating domestic manufacturing. Its clientele includes notable organizations like Toyota, NASA, Caterpillar, and Medtronic. The company also maintains a strategic partnership with Roush Yates Manufacturing Solutions.

ZeroFox

Series B in 2015
ZeroFox is a cybersecurity company based in Baltimore, Maryland, that specializes in protecting organizations from threats arising from social networking and digital communication platforms. The company offers a range of solutions, including real-time social threat analytics, intelligence, and advanced security protection through its cloud-based platform. Its products, such as the ZeroFOX intelligence Livefeed and Protection Cloud, help organizations proactively defend against malware, targeted attacks, and various forms of social engineering, including impersonation and fraud. Additionally, ZeroFox provides services aimed at safeguarding high-value employees and political candidates from targeted threats. The company serves diverse industries, including financial services, healthcare, and technology, by continuously monitoring social media for cyber attacks and information loss. Founded in 2013, ZeroFox has received multiple industry accolades for its innovative approach to cybersecurity.

Xometry

Seed Round in 2015
Xometry Inc. is a provider of on-demand manufacturing services, specializing in 3D printing technologies and CNC machining. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Gaithersburg, Maryland, the company operates an online marketplace that connects customers with a network of machine shops and custom manufacturers. Xometry’s capabilities include rapid prototyping, volume production, mechanical assembly, and various machining services, such as screw machining, selective laser sintering, and fused deposition modeling. By leveraging proprietary technology, Xometry offers efficient pricing and sourcing of high-quality parts, thereby facilitating domestic manufacturing. Its clientele includes notable organizations like Toyota, NASA, Caterpillar, and Medtronic. The company also maintains a strategic partnership with Roush Yates Manufacturing Solutions.

2U

Series D in 2013
2U, Inc. operates as an education technology company in the United States, Hong Kong, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. It operates in two segments, Graduate Program Segment and Short Course Segment. The Graduate Program Segment targets students seeking a full graduate degree. The Short Course Segment targets working professionals seeking career advancement through skills attainment. The company builds, delivers, and supports online graduate programs and certificates for working adults through its 2U Operating System, a platform that provides front-end and back-end cloud-based SaaS technology and technology-enabled services to university clients. The company was formerly known as 2Tor Inc. and changed its name to 2U, Inc. in October 2012. 2U, Inc. was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Lanham, Maryland.

2U

Series D in 2012
2U, Inc. operates as an education technology company in the United States, Hong Kong, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. It operates in two segments, Graduate Program Segment and Short Course Segment. The Graduate Program Segment targets students seeking a full graduate degree. The Short Course Segment targets working professionals seeking career advancement through skills attainment. The company builds, delivers, and supports online graduate programs and certificates for working adults through its 2U Operating System, a platform that provides front-end and back-end cloud-based SaaS technology and technology-enabled services to university clients. The company was formerly known as 2Tor Inc. and changed its name to 2U, Inc. in October 2012. 2U, Inc. was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Lanham, Maryland.

OpGen

Series C in 2012
OpGen, Inc. is a precision medicine company based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, focused on developing molecular diagnostics and informatics to address infectious diseases. The company produces various products, including the Acuitas AMR Gene Panel, which detects bacterial nucleic acids and genetic markers of antimicrobial resistance in urine and other samples, and QuickFISH and PNA FISH tests for identifying pathogens in blood cultures. OpGen also offers the Acuitas Lighthouse informatics system, a cloud-based platform that integrates clinical lab results with patient data to provide insights for managing multidrug-resistant organisms in healthcare settings. The company collaborates with the New York State Department of Health to enhance detection and management of antimicrobial-resistant infections in healthcare institutions. Additionally, OpGen is advancing DNA analysis and genomics through its Argus Whole Genome Mapping System and MapIt Services, catering to academic and research sectors worldwide. Founded in 2001, OpGen aims to improve patient outcomes and reduce the spread of infections caused by resistant microorganisms.

2U

Series C in 2011
2U, Inc. operates as an education technology company in the United States, Hong Kong, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. It operates in two segments, Graduate Program Segment and Short Course Segment. The Graduate Program Segment targets students seeking a full graduate degree. The Short Course Segment targets working professionals seeking career advancement through skills attainment. The company builds, delivers, and supports online graduate programs and certificates for working adults through its 2U Operating System, a platform that provides front-end and back-end cloud-based SaaS technology and technology-enabled services to university clients. The company was formerly known as 2Tor Inc. and changed its name to 2U, Inc. in October 2012. 2U, Inc. was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Lanham, Maryland.

OpGen

Series B in 2010
OpGen, Inc. is a precision medicine company based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, focused on developing molecular diagnostics and informatics to address infectious diseases. The company produces various products, including the Acuitas AMR Gene Panel, which detects bacterial nucleic acids and genetic markers of antimicrobial resistance in urine and other samples, and QuickFISH and PNA FISH tests for identifying pathogens in blood cultures. OpGen also offers the Acuitas Lighthouse informatics system, a cloud-based platform that integrates clinical lab results with patient data to provide insights for managing multidrug-resistant organisms in healthcare settings. The company collaborates with the New York State Department of Health to enhance detection and management of antimicrobial-resistant infections in healthcare institutions. Additionally, OpGen is advancing DNA analysis and genomics through its Argus Whole Genome Mapping System and MapIt Services, catering to academic and research sectors worldwide. Founded in 2001, OpGen aims to improve patient outcomes and reduce the spread of infections caused by resistant microorganisms.

2U

Series B in 2010
2U, Inc. operates as an education technology company in the United States, Hong Kong, South Africa, and the United Kingdom. It operates in two segments, Graduate Program Segment and Short Course Segment. The Graduate Program Segment targets students seeking a full graduate degree. The Short Course Segment targets working professionals seeking career advancement through skills attainment. The company builds, delivers, and supports online graduate programs and certificates for working adults through its 2U Operating System, a platform that provides front-end and back-end cloud-based SaaS technology and technology-enabled services to university clients. The company was formerly known as 2Tor Inc. and changed its name to 2U, Inc. in October 2012. 2U, Inc. was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Lanham, Maryland.

OpGen

Venture Round in 2007
OpGen, Inc. is a precision medicine company based in Gaithersburg, Maryland, focused on developing molecular diagnostics and informatics to address infectious diseases. The company produces various products, including the Acuitas AMR Gene Panel, which detects bacterial nucleic acids and genetic markers of antimicrobial resistance in urine and other samples, and QuickFISH and PNA FISH tests for identifying pathogens in blood cultures. OpGen also offers the Acuitas Lighthouse informatics system, a cloud-based platform that integrates clinical lab results with patient data to provide insights for managing multidrug-resistant organisms in healthcare settings. The company collaborates with the New York State Department of Health to enhance detection and management of antimicrobial-resistant infections in healthcare institutions. Additionally, OpGen is advancing DNA analysis and genomics through its Argus Whole Genome Mapping System and MapIt Services, catering to academic and research sectors worldwide. Founded in 2001, OpGen aims to improve patient outcomes and reduce the spread of infections caused by resistant microorganisms.

World Wide Technology

Venture Round in 2000
World Wide Technology, Inc., a systems integrator, provides information technology and supply chain solutions to the commercial, government, and telecom sectors. It engages in reselling technology products and services. The company also offers supply chain management and asset recovery solutions. In addition, it offers network planning and design, equipment aggregation and staging, hardware configuration, software imaging, asset tagging, auditing, implementation, training, consulting, leasing, and managed services. The company serves commercial, federal, state and local, education, telecommunications, healthcare, and financial markets. World Wide Technology has strategic partnerships with Cisco Systems, Sun Microsystems, Hewlett Packard, EMC, Dell Computer Corporation, Novell, Computer Associates, Fujitsu, Tellabs, Microsoft, ADC, American Power Conversion (APC), Lexmark, Oracle, Symantec, Gateway Computer Corporation, IBM, Lenovo, Lucent, Alcatel, FileNET, Hitachi, Network Appliance, Sony Electronics, Network Technologies, Inc., and Iomega. The company was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. It has sales offices in Anchorage, Alaska; Atlanta, Georgia; Colorado Springs, Colorado; Lanham, Maryland; Kansas City, Missouri; McLean, Virginia; New York, New York; Salt Lake City, Utah; and Seattle, Washington. The company has distribution centers in St. Louis, Missouri Granite City, Illinois; Plano, Austin, and San Antonio, Texas; Livermore, California; Nashville, Tennessee; Reno, Nevada; Redmond, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; High Point, North Carolina; West Chester, Ohio; and South Korea. World Wide Technology, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of World Wide Technology Holding Co., Inc.