Highland Capital Partners

Highland Capital Partners is a Massachusetts-headquartered global venture capital firm that invests in seed, early and growth-stage consumer and enterprise technology companies. It maintains offices in Boston, Silicon Valley and Shanghai and has raised substantial capital and backed more than 225 companies across consumer and enterprise technology, supporting entrepreneurs with a focus on building lasting businesses. The firm also runs mentorship initiatives such as Summer@Highland. Its European presence, Highland Europe, founded in 2012, targets rapidly growing internet, mobile and software companies in Europe and works closely with the firm to pursue primary investments as well as acquisition finance or lead secondary transactions.

Bob Davis

Managing Partner

Eoghan Dorman

Senior Associate

Craig Driscoll

General Partner

Claire Fauquier

Principal

Ayna Hayden

Principal

Past deals in Storage Services

Unchained Capital

Series B in 2023
Unchained Capital is a cryptocurrency financial services company that provides cash loans secured by digital assets and also offers secure custody solutions for bitcoin. Founded in 2016 and based in Austin, Texas, the company enables long-term holders to borrow against their crypto holdings without selling, using multi-signature cold storage to safeguard assets. Its offerings include bitcoin-backed loans, multisignature vaults, and other bitcoin-related financial services designed to help clients maximize liquidity while maintaining control of their keys. By combining secure custody with crypto-backed lending and related services, Unchained Capital supports asset retention and value extraction for cryptocurrency investors.

Stellar Cyber

Series B in 2021
Stellar Cyber develops a comprehensive security platform that provides application and data protection services for organizations. Its platform offers data-driven cybersecurity, pervasive data collection, big data processing, event detection, artificial intelligence, high-fidelity alerting, next-gen SIEM, network security, intelligent Next-Gen SOC, asset management, log management, automated SOC, and security across clouds and containers.

Qumulo

Series E in 2020
Qumulo, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a file data platform tailored for multi-cloud environments, facilitating enterprise data management. The core offering, Qumulo software, is an enterprise hybrid cloud file storage solution that delivers real-time visibility and control over data across various environments, from data centers to public clouds. Qumulo enables secure, shared access to unstructured data through protocols like SMB, NFS, and REST. The company also provides a range of storage solutions, including NVMe file storage systems and hybrid SSD platforms, alongside professional services such as installation, data migration, advanced training, consulting, and systems health checks. Qumulo serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, media and entertainment organizations, research facilities, and sectors such as healthcare and the public sector. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Qumulo has expanded its presence with additional offices worldwide.

ClearSky Data

Venture Round in 2018
ClearSky Data offers a global storage network that simplifies the entire data lifecycle. It provides an SLA-based managed service, continually categorizing and optimizing data across hot, warm, and cold cache layers based on evolving usage requirements. Customers can scale capacity easily via a dashboard, with all data movable for various use cases like migration or disaster recovery. ClearSky partners with major public clouds to offer low-latency access to cloud instances. Its service reduces total cost of ownership by approximately one-third compared to managing data in-house. The company ensures high availability and robust security through redundant architecture and industry-leading technologies.

Qumulo

Series D in 2018
Qumulo, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a file data platform tailored for multi-cloud environments, facilitating enterprise data management. The core offering, Qumulo software, is an enterprise hybrid cloud file storage solution that delivers real-time visibility and control over data across various environments, from data centers to public clouds. Qumulo enables secure, shared access to unstructured data through protocols like SMB, NFS, and REST. The company also provides a range of storage solutions, including NVMe file storage systems and hybrid SSD platforms, alongside professional services such as installation, data migration, advanced training, consulting, and systems health checks. Qumulo serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, media and entertainment organizations, research facilities, and sectors such as healthcare and the public sector. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Qumulo has expanded its presence with additional offices worldwide.

Qumulo

Series C in 2016
Qumulo, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a file data platform tailored for multi-cloud environments, facilitating enterprise data management. The core offering, Qumulo software, is an enterprise hybrid cloud file storage solution that delivers real-time visibility and control over data across various environments, from data centers to public clouds. Qumulo enables secure, shared access to unstructured data through protocols like SMB, NFS, and REST. The company also provides a range of storage solutions, including NVMe file storage systems and hybrid SSD platforms, alongside professional services such as installation, data migration, advanced training, consulting, and systems health checks. Qumulo serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, media and entertainment organizations, research facilities, and sectors such as healthcare and the public sector. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Qumulo has expanded its presence with additional offices worldwide.

ClearSky Data

Series B in 2015
ClearSky Data offers a global storage network that simplifies the entire data lifecycle. It provides an SLA-based managed service, continually categorizing and optimizing data across hot, warm, and cold cache layers based on evolving usage requirements. Customers can scale capacity easily via a dashboard, with all data movable for various use cases like migration or disaster recovery. ClearSky partners with major public clouds to offer low-latency access to cloud instances. Its service reduces total cost of ownership by approximately one-third compared to managing data in-house. The company ensures high availability and robust security through redundant architecture and industry-leading technologies.

Qumulo

Series B in 2015
Qumulo, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a file data platform tailored for multi-cloud environments, facilitating enterprise data management. The core offering, Qumulo software, is an enterprise hybrid cloud file storage solution that delivers real-time visibility and control over data across various environments, from data centers to public clouds. Qumulo enables secure, shared access to unstructured data through protocols like SMB, NFS, and REST. The company also provides a range of storage solutions, including NVMe file storage systems and hybrid SSD platforms, alongside professional services such as installation, data migration, advanced training, consulting, and systems health checks. Qumulo serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, media and entertainment organizations, research facilities, and sectors such as healthcare and the public sector. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Qumulo has expanded its presence with additional offices worldwide.

ClearSky Data

Series A in 2014
ClearSky Data offers a global storage network that simplifies the entire data lifecycle. It provides an SLA-based managed service, continually categorizing and optimizing data across hot, warm, and cold cache layers based on evolving usage requirements. Customers can scale capacity easily via a dashboard, with all data movable for various use cases like migration or disaster recovery. ClearSky partners with major public clouds to offer low-latency access to cloud instances. Its service reduces total cost of ownership by approximately one-third compared to managing data in-house. The company ensures high availability and robust security through redundant architecture and industry-leading technologies.

Infinio

Series B in 2013
Infinio Systems Inc. specializes in developing software solutions aimed at enhancing storage performance in virtual environments. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York, the company addresses a critical challenge faced by data center administrators: the need for improved storage performance rather than merely increasing hardware capacity. Infinio's software-only solution focuses on optimizing network-attached storage (NAS) performance, allowing businesses to improve their operational efficiency and customer experience without the high costs associated with additional storage hardware. The company is backed by prominent venture capital firms, which underscores its potential in the market.

Filestack

Seed Round in 2013
Filestack is a leading Content Ingestion Network that specializes in file handling for developers. The company provides a robust platform that enables users to upload, store, and transform large files, including documents, images, and videos. Its user-friendly API facilitates seamless integration with various applications, allowing businesses to incorporate content from popular platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Dropbox. This capability enhances the speed and responsiveness of content delivery across both desktop and mobile devices. Filestack is recognized for its reliability and security, making it a preferred choice for developers seeking efficient solutions for content management and transformation.

Infinio

Series A in 2013
Infinio Systems Inc. specializes in developing software solutions aimed at enhancing storage performance in virtual environments. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an additional office in New York, the company addresses a critical challenge faced by data center administrators: the need for improved storage performance rather than merely increasing hardware capacity. Infinio's software-only solution focuses on optimizing network-attached storage (NAS) performance, allowing businesses to improve their operational efficiency and customer experience without the high costs associated with additional storage hardware. The company is backed by prominent venture capital firms, which underscores its potential in the market.

Qumulo

Series A in 2012
Qumulo, Inc. is a technology company that specializes in developing a file data platform tailored for multi-cloud environments, facilitating enterprise data management. The core offering, Qumulo software, is an enterprise hybrid cloud file storage solution that delivers real-time visibility and control over data across various environments, from data centers to public clouds. Qumulo enables secure, shared access to unstructured data through protocols like SMB, NFS, and REST. The company also provides a range of storage solutions, including NVMe file storage systems and hybrid SSD platforms, alongside professional services such as installation, data migration, advanced training, consulting, and systems health checks. Qumulo serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 500 companies, media and entertainment organizations, research facilities, and sectors such as healthcare and the public sector. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Seattle, Washington, Qumulo has expanded its presence with additional offices worldwide.

Violin Systems

Series D in 2012
Violin Systems is a developer of advanced flash memory-based storage systems tailored for enterprises and public sector organizations. Headquartered in San Jose, California, the company specializes in extreme performance storage solutions that enhance the efficiency and capabilities of information and application storage infrastructure. Utilizing its proprietary Concerto OS, Violin Systems offers a range of integrated data services that ensure data protection, business continuity, and effective data reduction. Their innovative flash fabric architecture enhances fault tolerance, enabling clients to achieve optimal storage performance aligned with high-speed applications, servers, and networks. Violin Systems aims to transform storage technology, delivering significant savings in both capital and operational expenditures while meeting the rigorous demands of cloud, enterprise, and mission-critical storage applications.

ExaGrid

Series F in 2011
ExaGrid specializes in Tiered Backup Storage solutions. Their unique architecture includes a disk-cache Landing Zone for fast backups and restores, and a Repository Tier for cost-effective long-term retention. ExaGrid's scale-out design ensures a fixed-length backup window as data grows, eliminating expensive upgrades. They offer seven appliance models, mixable up to 32 appliances, with the largest system capable of handling up to 6PB full backup.

ExaGrid

Series E in 2009
ExaGrid specializes in Tiered Backup Storage solutions. Their unique architecture includes a disk-cache Landing Zone for fast backups and restores, and a Repository Tier for cost-effective long-term retention. ExaGrid's scale-out design ensures a fixed-length backup window as data grows, eliminating expensive upgrades. They offer seven appliance models, mixable up to 32 appliances, with the largest system capable of handling up to 6PB full backup.

Ocarina Networks

Series B in 2009
Ocarina Networks specializes in online storage optimization solutions, offering innovative technology that enables organizations to significantly increase their data storage capacity. The company's proprietary ECOsystem technology employs advanced deduplication and compression algorithms to efficiently optimize data, allowing customers to store up to ten times more information on their existing storage infrastructure. Ocarina's solutions are particularly adept at handling large, media-rich files, distinguishing them from traditional methods that primarily focus on generic data reduction. Their product lineup includes various optimizers, a data storage optimization appliance, ECOreader for accessing optimized files, and ECOvault, a hyper-compressed archival solution. Through these offerings, Ocarina Networks positions itself as a leader in enhancing storage efficiency for businesses across multiple sectors.

ExaGrid

Series D in 2008
ExaGrid specializes in Tiered Backup Storage solutions. Their unique architecture includes a disk-cache Landing Zone for fast backups and restores, and a Repository Tier for cost-effective long-term retention. ExaGrid's scale-out design ensures a fixed-length backup window as data grows, eliminating expensive upgrades. They offer seven appliance models, mixable up to 32 appliances, with the largest system capable of handling up to 6PB full backup.

ExaGrid

Series C in 2007
ExaGrid specializes in Tiered Backup Storage solutions. Their unique architecture includes a disk-cache Landing Zone for fast backups and restores, and a Repository Tier for cost-effective long-term retention. ExaGrid's scale-out design ensures a fixed-length backup window as data grows, eliminating expensive upgrades. They offer seven appliance models, mixable up to 32 appliances, with the largest system capable of handling up to 6PB full backup.

Casero

Series B in 2007
Casero is a Canadian company that specializes in providing white-label and web 2.0 services to telecommunications service providers and multiple system operators. Its offerings include personal media management solutions, such as Casero Vault, which enables subscribers to back up, organize, and share their personal memories and files. By utilizing Casero's service delivery platform, network operators can swiftly deploy value-added services, enhancing their subscribers' digital lifestyles. The company partners with major telecommunications players in Canada, including Bell Canada and British Telecom, to deliver these innovative services.

Ocarina Networks

Series A in 2007
Ocarina Networks specializes in online storage optimization solutions, offering innovative technology that enables organizations to significantly increase their data storage capacity. The company's proprietary ECOsystem technology employs advanced deduplication and compression algorithms to efficiently optimize data, allowing customers to store up to ten times more information on their existing storage infrastructure. Ocarina's solutions are particularly adept at handling large, media-rich files, distinguishing them from traditional methods that primarily focus on generic data reduction. Their product lineup includes various optimizers, a data storage optimization appliance, ECOreader for accessing optimized files, and ECOvault, a hyper-compressed archival solution. Through these offerings, Ocarina Networks positions itself as a leader in enhancing storage efficiency for businesses across multiple sectors.

ExaGrid

Series B in 2005
ExaGrid specializes in Tiered Backup Storage solutions. Their unique architecture includes a disk-cache Landing Zone for fast backups and restores, and a Repository Tier for cost-effective long-term retention. ExaGrid's scale-out design ensures a fixed-length backup window as data grows, eliminating expensive upgrades. They offer seven appliance models, mixable up to 32 appliances, with the largest system capable of handling up to 6PB full backup.

Casero

Series A in 2004
Casero is a Canadian company that specializes in providing white-label and web 2.0 services to telecommunications service providers and multiple system operators. Its offerings include personal media management solutions, such as Casero Vault, which enables subscribers to back up, organize, and share their personal memories and files. By utilizing Casero's service delivery platform, network operators can swiftly deploy value-added services, enhancing their subscribers' digital lifestyles. The company partners with major telecommunications players in Canada, including Bell Canada and British Telecom, to deliver these innovative services.

ExaGrid

Series A in 2003
ExaGrid specializes in Tiered Backup Storage solutions. Their unique architecture includes a disk-cache Landing Zone for fast backups and restores, and a Repository Tier for cost-effective long-term retention. ExaGrid's scale-out design ensures a fixed-length backup window as data grows, eliminating expensive upgrades. They offer seven appliance models, mixable up to 32 appliances, with the largest system capable of handling up to 6PB full backup.
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