European growth-stage investor Highland Europe has closed its sixth fund with €1.1 billion in capital commitments, receiving continued support from its existing LPs as it expands its ability to back technology companies scaling into global businesses.
- The new fund brings Highland Europe’s total capital raised since its launch in 2012 to €3.75 billion across six vehicles. The London- and Geneva-based firm has invested in more than 80 companies and completed 30 exits, focusing on software and technology businesses with ambitions to become category leaders.
- In 2026, the firm generated more than €1 billion in liquidity, including the $3 billion sale of enterprise software company Nexthink, the planned acquisition of food and nutrition brand Huel by Danone, the $7.5 billion merger of fitness technology company EGYM and Playlist, and the public listing of software company Bending Spoons on Nasdaq.
- Highland Europe’s portfolio includes technology companies such as 9fin, AMCS, Bending Spoons, Camunda, Featurespace, GetYourGuide, hyperexponential, Nabla, n8n, Nothing, Wolt, and Zwift.
- The firm has also continued deploying capital into emerging technology leaders, recently backing companies across artificial intelligence, enterprise software, and deep technology. Its recent investments include leading a $70 million Series B round for legal AI platform Wordsmith, a $50 million Series B investment in enterprise AI delivery platform Unframe, and a $105 million Series D round for precision agriculture company Ecorobotix.
“AI is reshaping every industry, and our mission remains to partner with ambitious founders building transformative companies. We are deeply grateful to our Limited Partners for their continued trust and commitment to Fund VI," explains Sam Brooks, Partner at Highland Europe.
- With Fund VI, Highland Europe aims to continue backing European technology founders at the growth stage, providing capital and support to companies navigating expansion and building global market positions.
