HighSage Ventures
Description
HighSage Ventures is a distinctive venture capital firm based in Boston, Massachusetts, established in 2021. What sets HighSage apart is its funding model, operating with permanent capital rather than traditional limited-life funds. This unique structure allows the firm to adopt an exceptionally long-term investment horizon, measured in decades, providing unparalleled flexibility and patience in supporting its portfolio companies. HighSage's mandate extends across both private and public markets, focusing primarily on the technology and healthcare sectors.
The permanent capital model grants HighSage Ventures the freedom to invest across various stages, from early-stage seed rounds to significant positions in publicly traded companies. This flexibility enables them to be true long-term partners, capable of supporting companies through their entire lifecycle, including initial growth, scaling, and even post-IPO development. Unlike conventional VCs constrained by fund lifecycles, HighSage can hold investments indefinitely, aligning their interests closely with the sustained success of their portfolio.
In their private investments, HighSage Ventures typically targets significant minority stakes, with a stated investment range of $5 million to $50 million per company. This substantial check size indicates their focus on impactful investments where they can provide meaningful capital and strategic value. Beyond capital, HighSage is an active investor, often taking board seats and offering strategic guidance to help founders navigate growth challenges and market opportunities. Their commitment to active participation underscores their partnership-oriented approach.
As of early 2024, HighSage Ventures has demonstrated its active presence in the market, having made approximately 10 investments across its target sectors. This includes both emerging private companies and established public entities, reflecting their broad investment mandate. Their unique blend of permanent capital, long-term vision, and cross-market investment capabilities positions HighSage Ventures as a patient and strategic partner for entrepreneurs and companies seeking enduring growth.
Investor Profile
HighSage Ventures has backed more than 36 startups, with 6 new investments in the last 12 months alone. The firm has led 4 rounds, about 11% of its total and boasts 2 exits across its portfolio.
Investment Focus Highlights
- Concentrates on Series A, Series C, Series B rounds (top funding stages).
- Majority of deals are located in United States, Switzerland, France.
- Strong thematic focus on Software, Financial Services, SaaS.
- Led 2 rounds in the past year.
- Typical check size: $5M – $50M.
Stage Focus
- Series A (19%)
- Series C (19%)
- Series B (19%)
- Series Unknown (14%)
- Series D (8%)
- Seed (8%)
- Series F (3%)
- Secondary Market (3%)
- Series E (3%)
- Undisclosed (3%)
Country Focus
- United States (72%)
- Switzerland (8%)
- France (6%)
- New Zealand (6%)
- Canada (3%)
- The Netherlands (3%)
- United Kingdom (3%)
Industry Focus
- Software
- Financial Services
- Saas
- Information Technology
- Real Estate
- Fintech
- Artificial Intelligence (Ai)
- Enterprise Software
- Commercial Real Estate
- Lending
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