Overview

HTV (Highgate Technology Ventures) serves as the strategic venture capital arm of Highgate, investing in technology companies that serve hospitality and travel. It backs early-stage and growth-stage startups, mainly Seed and Series A in the U.S. and Europe, with focus areas like revenue management, B2B marketplaces, business intelligence, alternative accommodations, restaurant technology, and data analytics, to help these firms scale while leveraging Highgate’s platform. HTV differentiates itself through hospitality domain expertise, a large operating base of over 500 owned/managed hotels and 84,000+ rooms, and access to Highgate’s network and $20B+ in assets under management. The goal is to grow tech-enabled hospitality and travel ecosystems and create value for both portfolio companies and Highgate by aligning growth with the firm’s strategic assets and reach.

Significant Headcount Growth