Highgate Ventures

Highgate Ventures is the strategic venture capital arm of Highgate, a major real-esate investment and hospitality management firm. It makes venture and growth equity investments in the hospitality and travel industries. The firm was founded in 1988 by brothers Mahmood and Mehdi Khimji. Mahmood, a co-founder and founding principal, previously practiced law, while Mehdi, also a co-founder, leads the company's European growth strategy from London.

Operating under the name Highgate Technology Ventures (HTV), the firm focuses on early-stage technology companies across North America and Europe. Investment areas include revenue management, B2B marketplaces, business intelligence, alternative accommodations, and restaurant technology. HTV actively seeks new investments and prefers Seed and Series A rounds in U.S.-based startups. Its portfolio includes companies like Transparent, LodgIQ, Lighthouse, and Safely.

Highgate itself is a large-scale operator in the hospitality sector, with a portfolio of over 500 owned and/or managed hotels and more than 84,000 rooms across the United States, Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. The company manages properties for REITs, private equity firms, and other institutional investors, with over $20 billion in assets under management. Highgate's business model includes property management, development, and investment management, utilizing proprietary revenue tools to maximize asset value. The firm maintains corporate offices in cities including New York, London, Dallas, and Seattle.

Keywords: hospitality technology, venture capital, travel industry investment, growth equity, revenue management solutions, alternative accommodations, B2B marketplaces, hotel management, real estate investment, e-commerce travel, data analytics, guest loyalty solutions, restaurant technology, travel consumer financing, strategic investment