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High Alpha

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Indianapolis, US · Founded 2015 · 10 known investors

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High Alpha is a venture studio that co-creates and funds enterprise software startups, partnering with founders to launch and build new companies. Based in Indianapolis, it has launched over 40 companies and backed more than 100 founders since 2015.

Founders & leadership

High Alpha was founded in 2015 by Kristian Andersen, Scott Dorsey, Eric Tobias, and Mike Fitzgerald.

KAKristian Andersen
Kristian AndersenFounderKristian Andersen is co-founder and partner at High Alpha, a venture studio focused on launching and scaling enterprise software companies. He previously founded and sold Studio Science, a design and innovation consultancy, and has co-founded multiple startups including Octiv, Lessonly, Visible, and Pathagility; he also co-founded Gravity Ventures, a seed-stage venture fund.
SDScott Dorsey
ETEric Tobias
Eric TobiasFounder

Investors · 10

Funding

SEC filings, press & company announcements

$271.1M disclosed across 6 of 7 rounds · 2015–2024

▶$125MraisedJun 2024 · 27 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Eric TobiasDirector
  • Scott DorseyDirector
  • Mike FitzgeraldDirector
  • . . High Alpha GP IV, LLCDirector
  • Kristian AndersenDirector
Offering amount
$125M
Amount sold
$125M
Minimum investment
$100K
First sale
Jan 2024
Incorporated
Limited Partnership, Delaware, 2023
Federal exemptions
06b, 3C, 3C.7
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$150KraisedFeb 2024 · 1 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Scott DorseyDirector
  • Kristian AndersenDirector
  • Eric TobiasDirector
  • . . High Alpha GP IV, LLCDirector
  • Mike FitzgeraldDirector
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$150K
Minimum investment
$100K
First sale
Jan 2024
Incorporated
Limited Partnership, Delaware, 2023
Federal exemptions
06b, 3C, 3C.1
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$7.5MraisedJul 2021 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Eric TobiasExecutive Officer, Director
  • Scott DorseyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Mike FitzgeraldExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kristian AndersenExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$15M
Amount sold
$7.5M
First sale
Jun 2021
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2021
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$9.2MraisedJul 2018 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Mike FitzgeraldExecutive Officer, Director
  • Scott D. DorseyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kristian AndersenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Eric TobiasExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$14.7M
Amount sold
$9.2M
Minimum investment
$3.8M
First sale
Jun 2018
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Delaware, 2018
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗
▶$4.2MraisedMay 2015 · 2 investors · Other Technology
Rule 506(b)
Officers, directors & promoters on the filing
  • Scott D. DorseyExecutive Officer, Director
  • Mike FitzgeraldExecutive Officer, Director
  • Kristian AndersenExecutive Officer, Director
  • Eric TobiasExecutive Officer, Director
Offering amount
$8.4M
Amount sold
$4.2M
Minimum investment
$650K
First sale
May 2015
Incorporated
Limited Liability Company, Indiana, 2015
Federal exemptions
06b
Full filing on SEC EDGAR ↗

Source: SEC EDGAR Form D. Amounts as filed; amended filings shown once at their latest values.

Founder mafia

2 people who came through High Alpha went on to found or lead other companies.

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Frequently asked questions

What does High Alpha do?
High Alpha is a venture studio that co-creates and funds enterprise software startups, partnering with founders to launch and build new companies. Based in Indianapolis, it has launched over 40 companies and backed more than 100 founders since 2015.
Who founded High Alpha?
High Alpha was founded by Kristian Andersen, Scott Dorsey, Eric Tobias, Mike Fitzgerald in 2015.
Who are High Alpha's investors?
High Alpha's investors include Emergence Capital Partners, Flow Capital, Foundry, Hyde Park Venture Partners, Gravity, Greycroft, Matchstick Ventures, Rise of the Rest Seed and 2 more.
How much funding has High Alpha raised?
High Alpha has disclosed $271.1M raised across 6 of its 7 known rounds.
Where is High Alpha headquartered?
High Alpha is headquartered in Indianapolis, US.