Highland has raised over $4 billion in committed capital and invested in more than 280 companies, with 47 IPOs and 134 acquisitions.

[2] Since its founding in 1988, the firm has raised eleven venture capital funds: The company has invested some $4 billion in more than 280 companies since its founding, including 2U,[3] Auris Health,[4] Bromium,[5] Clearbanc,[citation needed] Everlywell,[6] Gigamon,[7] Imprivata[8] LevelUp,[9] Lululemon Athletica,[10] Malwarebytes,[11] Qihoo 360,[12] Quattro Wireless,[13] Rent the Runway,[14] Scopely,[15] ThredUp,[16] Turbonomic[17] and VistaPrint.

[18] Notable members of the team include Bob Davis, the founder of Lycos;[19] Gaurav Tewari, the founder of Omega Venture Partners, and formerly of Highland Capital Partners;[20] and Wyc Grousbeck, owner of the Boston Celtics.

[22] Highland Capital Partners is not affiliated with Highland Capital Management, the distressed investment firm, hedge fund sponsor, and mutual fund manager based in Dallas, Texas.

The founding team consists of Friedman (CEO), Bob Davis (executive chairman), Dan Nova (chief investment officer) and Paul Maeder (CFO).