Organization · Private Equity
Highland Capital
Highland Capital is a private equity fund manager that provides growth capital and operational support to SMEs in Central Asia, focusing on equity and mezzanine financing.
Overview
What Highland Capital does
What Highland Capital is
Highland Capital is a private equity fund manager that provides growth capital and operational support to SMEs in Central Asia, focusing on equity and mezzanine financing.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
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- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Private Equity
- Founded
- Founded in 2015
- Approximate age
- About 11 years
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- April 4, 2026
Official channels
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Capability profile
Highland Capital as a funder
Investment thesis
Highland Capital aims to attract foreign investments to support small and medium-sized enterprises in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, contributing to the development of the private equity ecosystem and fostering economic growth.
Focus narrative
Highland Capital invests in small and medium-sized enterprises in Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan. The organization focuses on sectors that show potential for growth and economic development, particularly in the consumer market. Their investment strategy is aimed at enhancing the institutionalization and financial performance of local companies while providing opportunities for international investors to engage with the Central Asian market.
Portfolio and track record
- Recorded portfolio count
- 12
Portfolio context
Highland Capital has completed 12 investments since its inception. Notable investments include Pena, a network of self-service car washes in Kyrgyzstan; Cool Bro’s, a leading garment manufacturer in the Kyrgyz Republic; Kant TSP, a leading construction material producer; Burger House, a fast-food chain; Adal Azyk LLC (TM 'Toyboss'), a meat processing plant; and Grigroevsky Sad (TM Nakktai), a juice producer.
Common questions
What to know about Highland Capital
Upseed classifies Highland Capital under the Private Equity organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
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Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
April 4, 2026
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