HighVista Strategies
HighVista Strategies is an employee-owned alternative asset management firm focused on delivering alpha through investments in structurally inefficient markets. Founded in 2004, HighVista has evolved alongside the changing needs of its clients, expanding from a commingled, multi-asset-class approach to a broader suite of customized investment solutions. The firm offers targeted strategies across private credit, lower middle-market private equity, early-stage venture capital, and select public market opportunities, including biotechnology equities and hedged equity strategies. HighVista applies endowment-style investment principles, emphasizing diversification, long-term capital appreciation, and disciplined risk management across globally diversified portfolios. By combining deep market expertise with a flexible, client-centric approach, HighVista Strategies designs investment solutions tailored to the unique objectives and risk profiles of institutional investors, family offices, and sophisticated private clients.
ABOUT HIGHVISTA STRATEGIES
HighVista Strategies is an employee-owned alternative asset management firm specializing in differentiated investment opportunities across public and private markets.
The firm partners with sophisticated investors seeking to move beyond traditional asset allocation frameworks in pursuit of alpha in structurally inefficient markets.
HighVista offers a broad platform of multi-strategy alternative investment solutions, alongside dedicated access to specialized strategies tailored to specific return, risk, and liquidity objectives.
Owned by the firm’s partners, HighVista manages approximately $10.5 billion in assets for a global client base that includes institutions, endowments, foundations, and family offices.
INVESTMENT STRATEGIES & SERVICES
Multi-Asset Alternative Strategies – HighVista’s flagship multi-asset strategies integrate public and private market exposures across credit, equity, and real assets. These actively managed portfolios are designed to enhance returns while managing downside risk through dynamic allocation and disciplined portfolio construction.
Private Credit – The firm invests in private credit and direct lending opportunities, with a focus on the lower middle market. These strategies aim to generate attractive risk-adjusted returns through income-oriented investments, capital preservation, and flexible structuring in less competitive credit segments.
Lower Middle-Market Private Equity – HighVista’s private equity strategies target lower middle-market companies, emphasizing operational improvements, growth initiatives, and hands-on value creation to unlock long-term investment potential.
Early-Stage Venture Capital – The firm’s venture capital platform focuses on early-stage, high-growth companies with scalable business models. HighVista applies rigorous due diligence and portfolio diversification to manage risk while capturing upside from innovation-driven sectors.
Public Market Strategies – HighVista manages select public market strategies, including biotechnology equities and hedged equity approaches, designed to capitalize on market inefficiencies while mitigating volatility through active risk management.
Customized Investment Solutions – In addition to commingled funds, HighVista provides customized investment solutions and advisory services for institutional investors, family offices, and endowments, aligning portfolios with specific investment mandates and objectives.
Risk Management & Portfolio Construction – Across all strategies, HighVista emphasizes robust risk management, diversification, and long-term capital stewardship.