 | "Highland's early investment decision allowed us to hit an absolutely critical window of opportunity in our industry that brought us our first large wave of sales. And since that initial show of support, Highland never wavered in their loyalty and willingness to devote significant resources to Avid."
Bill Warner
Founder & Former CEO
Avid Technology |
 | "Highland supported Conor Medsystems from early 2002 during a period of great investor uncertainty and when most other venture capitalists did not understand our technology or our opportunity. If I were advising a start-up company where to seek capital, Highland would be on any short list of VCs."
Frank Litvack
Chairman & CEO
Conor Medsystems |
 | "Highland has never wavered in their loyalty and willingness to devote significant resources to us. Their commitment to us with both financial capital and intellectual capital has made a huge difference in the growth of our business."
Stan Lapidus (CEO, Helicos BioSciences)
EXACT Sciences |
 | "Many companies talk about partnership, but Highland really lives it. They step up to the plate again and again, exceeding our expectations and consistently adding value. That's true partnership."
Dennis Grant
Former CEO
HighGround Systems |
 | "I knew we had a great opportunity in front of us and I was willing to trade in equity for experience. Partnering with a few Boston private equity companies including Tom Stemberg from Highland proved to be a home run. Tapping Highland's consumer expertise proved critical for scaling our business across the U.S. and worldwide."
Chip Wilson
Founder
lululemon athletica |
 | "Our Highland partner played a key role in our IPO. His experience and encouragement helped us determine when to go public and how to make the most of the IPO window. We were more impressed when, six months after the IPO, Highland demonstrated their ongoing support to Lycos by stepping up to the plate with a significant purchase of our public stock. They've exceeded all our expectations and we are fortunate to have them as our partner."
Bob Davis
Founder & Former CEO
Lycos |
 | "Highland was absolutely central to the successful sale of our first company. They advised me on the difficult decision of when to sell, helped me find and negotiate the best deal, and were critical in driving the transaction to a close. That's just one of the reasons we went to Highland to fund our next company, Mainspring Communications."
John Connolly
Former CEO
Mainspring Communications |
 | "Highland has the ability to focus appropriately on the big picture and they are always thinking of strategic ways to add long-term value to our business. They have proven to be knowledgeable, energetic and very effective partners."
Michael Mulligan
Former CEO
MapQuest.com |
 | "There are certain things that you only know when you've been through them. As an early investor in Ocular, Highland's industry knowledge, experience and guidance were absolutely central to the success of our business."
Ed Kennedy
Former CEO
Ocular Networks |
 | "During the time that I have been with Ontogeny, the investors at Highland have been invaluable in providing the support and tools necessary for the successful implementation of our strategic plan."
Doros Platika, MD
Former CEO
Ontogeny, Inc. |
 | "I met with the Highland partner for dinner to discuss joining Origin even though I was about to accept another job. We hit it off right away and I realized we could work well together. I took the job with Origin and subsequently the Company was very successfully sold to Eli Lilly and Co. Since then I have invested in Highland and expect to work together with them many times in the future."
Joe Mondato
Former CEO
Origin MedSystems |
 | "We have assembled the finest investment team in the world to help us achieve our next stage of growth."
Hongyi Zhou
CEO
Qihoo 360 |
 | "Highland's investment in Quote.com goes far beyond their investment. Time and time again they've proven the strength of their commitment - from making sure our closing was timely, to introducing us to highly qualified management candidates - and even lending us their own offices to start our east coast operation. Highland continues to be generous with their time and resources. We're fortunate to have such a valuable partner helping to build our business."
Robert Honeycutt
Former President & CEO
Quote.com |
 | "We were a tiny startup and our first major customer's CFO asked to see our annual report. We thought the deal was dead, until Highland spoke with him and talked about the strength of their commitment to Sybase's success. After clearing that pivotal hurdle, we never looked back."
Mark Hoffman
Former CEO
Sybase |
 | "Highland Capital Partners was not just an investor in Telica, but a true partner. The business acumen and guidance that Sean Dalton provided was a great asset through a difficult economic time in the communications industry. It was a pleasure working with the entire Highland team."
John St. Amand
Former CEO
Telica |
 | "In the early 90's, when commercial banks were pulling back on commitments, we were at a critical growth stage. Suddenly our lead called our note. Our partner at Highland immediately dropped everything to join us on our trips to find new debt. Without that help, we wouldn't be a successful NYSE company today."
Robert Mayer
Total Renal Research |
 | "Highland's partnership with portfolio companies goes way beyond funding. Highland brings each CEO into its network of peers and experts, multiplying the resources available for solving problems and improving performance."
Robert Lessin
Wit Capital Group |
