Finance, Marketing & Recruiting Executives

In addition to our investment team, we have finance, marketing and recruiting executives available to complement the business initiatives of Highland-backed companies. They are experienced in working with over 100 of our portfolio companies and are a further asset in helping to launch and grow your business.

Capital is the lifeblood of any organization. We can assist organizations in acquiring debt capital, restructuring operations to improve cash flow, prepare for an IPO, implement critical accounting issues (e.g., stock option pricing, revenue recognition), review customer contracts, hire senior financial executives, evaluate and select financial management systems, prepare for board and investor presentations, review space requirements and negotiate real estate leases.

Building a strong brand, market demand and establishing sustainable and cost-effective marketing momentum is essential for scaling a business. We can help companies optimize their marketing strategy and positioning, plan and execute a company or product launch, build further awareness through PR campaigns, plan integrated marketing and lead generation initiatives, advise on staffing at different life-cycle points and improve operational effectiveness through access to our network of contacts and high-quality resources.

Talent is the single most important factor in building successful companies. At Highland, we have an outstanding track record of building executive teams that consistently exceed expectations. Our recruiting team has extensive experience not only in executive search but also operational experience at venture-backed startups. Whether our companies are looking for a CEO for a game-changing mobile content company or a VP R&D for a life-saving medical device technology, we take a proactive role in working with them to identify, assess and hire exceptional talent.