This VC firm managing $500 million in assets tries to invest in as few companies as possible. And it

  HighBar Partners specializes in funding later-stage startups that are looking to make the jump from a proven business model to exponential growth. Many members of the venture-capital firm's team have experience at startups, and HighBar likes to invest in companies that can benefit from their expertise, managing director Brian Peters said. The firm focuses on the software sector, particular companies that are involved in business-process automation and in helping companies undergo a...