HighSage Ventures
Introduction:
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HighSage Ventures is a Boston-based private investment firm founded by Jonathon S. Jacobson and backed by permanent capital. The firm invests in both public and private companies with a long-term value creation strategy while providing strategic support to its portfolio companies.
HighSage has invested in several Israeli technology companies, including Obligo, Lendbuzz, Winn.ai, and Optibus. In addition, its founder has served in leadership and advisory roles with organizations connected to Israel, including the Institute for National Security Studies (INSS) and the Birthright Israel Foundation.
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HighSage Ventures
Company type: Privately Held
Founded: 2019 (June 18, 2019)
Key people:
Jonathon S. Jacobson – Founder
Owen M. Wurzbacher – Chief Investment Officer
Total equity: Not publicly disclosed in detail (typical for a family office).
1 – Jennifer L. Stier
Position: Chief Operating Officer (COO) / Leadership Team Member
Background:
Prior to HighSage, she spent nearly two decades at Highfields Capital Management (2004–2021).
Served as Co-Head of Fund Administration at BISYS Fund Services following its acquisition of Hemisphere.
Founder and Managing Director of the U.S. branch of Hemisphere.
Former Tax Manager at Investors Bank & Trust Company.
Began her career as a consultant in the financial services industry at Pricewaterhouse.
2 – Jonathon S. Jacobson
Position: Leadership Team Member / Non-Executive Chairman
Background:
Joined HighSage Ventures following his extensive investment career.
Served as Assistant Head Coach and Senior Advisor for UNC Charlotte Football (2022–2024).
Founder, Chief Investment Officer (CIO), and CEO of Highfields Capital Management (1998–2021).
Former Senior Portfolio Manager at Harvard Management Company.
3 – Owen M. Wurzbacher
4 – Shawn M. Campbell
5 – Matthew P. O’Connor
1 – The firm seeks to partner with world-class operators across various industries, focusing on long-term value creation in software, consumer, and financial services sectors.
HighSage actively collaborates with Israeli-founded startups; notably, in September 2024, it led a $30 million Series C funding round for Cherre, a real estate data management and intelligence platform with R&D operations in Israel. (1)
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