What is Highland?
Highland operates at the intersection of clean energy and public transportation, specializing in the deployment and management of electric school bus fleets. With a portfolio exceeding 600 electric buses, the company provides a comprehensive subscription-based service that removes the financial and operational barriers typically associated with fleet electrification. Beyond simple vehicle procurement, Highland is a pioneer in V2G technology, enabling school districts to utilize their bus batteries as distributed energy resources. This dual-purpose utility—transporting students while stabilizing the power grid—has allowed Highland to secure landmark partnerships, including the development of the largest electric school bus fleet in North America for Montgomery County Public Schools. Their market position is defined by a commitment to fiscal responsibility, ensuring that communities can adopt tomorrow's fleet technology within today's budgetary constraints.
How much funding has Highland raised?
Highland has raised a total of $225M across 2 funding rounds:
Private Equity
$150M
Private Equity
$75M
Private Equity (2025): $150M with participation from Aiga Capital Partners
Private Equity (2026): $75M led by Galvanize
Key Investors in Highland
Aiga Capital Partners
Aiga Capital Partners is dedicated to empowering pioneers in climate change mitigation by providing capital to deploy sustainable assets and accelerate the energy transition.
Galvanize
Galvanize Climate Solutions is a global, climate-focused, multi-strategy investment firm that integrates expertise across investment, climate impact, and technology to drive material change.
What's next for Highland?
With the successful closure of its latest financing round, Highland is poised to accelerate its national expansion and deepen its technological integration within the energy grid. The company's strategic roadmap focuses on scaling its V2G programs, which have already seen successful deployments in Massachusetts and Vermont, to a broader range of municipal partners. By utilizing this capital to enhance its asset-heavy infrastructure, Highland aims to solidify its role as a long-term partner for school districts navigating the complex transition to sustainable energy. Future growth will likely center on optimizing fleet utilization rates and expanding the reach of its proprietary energy management software, ensuring that Highland remains at the forefront of the climate-tech sector while delivering measurable impact on carbon reduction and grid resilience.
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