Ground Game Ventures
Venture capitalIndianapolis Β· Seed
Investment thesis
Ground Game invests in founders with deep problem-domain expertise who are building B2B SaaS solutions with early revenue and strong customer validation. The firm believes that the combination of founder conviction, hard work, and breakthroughs in machine learning and artificial intelligence will unlock significant opportunities for building more productive solutions. Ground partners with Stellar, an AI-enabled services firm, to provide portfolio companies with technical expertise in generative AI, LLMs, and machine learning for competitive differentiation.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 21, 2026.
What they invest in
from 15 of 16 portfolio companiesEnterprise Software Γ9SaaS Γ9AI & Machine Learning Γ5B2B Marketplaces Γ3Future of Work Γ3HR Tech Γ3Marketing Tech Γ3Marketplaces Γ2
HQs:United StatesΓ3
Investments Β· 16 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAmoeba provides decision intelligence for revenue leaders by analyzing data across pipeline, campaigns, product, and finance systems to identify the key decisions and actions needed to hit revenue targets. The platform integrates with existing business systems and delivers actionable insights with supporting reasoning directly to revenue teams.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Aviato provides a database of people and company intelligence data, including employee details, compensation information, vesting schedules, and company metrics. The platform serves sales, recruiting, and business intelligence teams through an API integrated with major CRM and business tools.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareSales Tech
Backstroke is an AI-powered email and messaging platform designed for eCommerce brands to drive customer retention and revenue growth. The platform combines lifecycle marketing expertise with artificial intelligence to automate and optimize retention campaigns.
AI & Machine LearningDirect to ConsumerE-commerceMarketing Tech
Boost helps schools raise funds from families and donors through an engagement platform. The company serves K-12 schools and educational institutions across the United States.
EdTechSaaSNew York, US
Holman Gao(CEO & Founder)
Evercycle provides a platform for managing the entire mobile device lifecycle within organizations, from planning and repair through buyback and disposition. The company serves enterprise IT teams seeking to improve workforce productivity while advancing sustainability and responsible hardware reuse.
Circular EconomyEnterprise SoftwareIoTSaaS
Field Day provides a platform for companies to manage community investment and employee volunteer programs at scale. The software streamlines coordination, tracking, and impact measurement for corporate giving and volunteering initiatives.
Enterprise SoftwareImpact & Social GoodSaaS
Halo provides a hotel booking platform designed specifically for sports events and athletes, connecting travelers with accommodations near races and sporting events. The platform partners with sports brands and event organizers to simplify booking while building community connections.
AI & Machine LearningB2B MarketplacesSports TechTravel & Hospitality<UNKNOWN>
Hummingbirds is a creator platform that connects food and beverage brands with creators across 60+ cities for retail campaigns in grocery stores. The platform generates user-generated content for launches, resets, and seasonal retail moments.
Creator EconomyMarketing TechMarketplacesRetail TechSaaSDes Moines, US
Emily Steele(Co-Founder & CEO)Charise Flynn(Co-Founder & COO)
Laxis provides an AI assistant integrated across Mac, Windows, and Web that captures and analyzes meeting insights, ensuring no idea is lost and every participant's voice is heard. The platform extends into physical spaces through AI earbuds and cameras, creating a unified intelligence layer for organizations to build company memory and improve collaboration.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkMarketing TechSaaSSales Tech
Neighbor Serve connects homeowners in Indiana with vetted home service professionals for projects ranging from lawn care and plumbing to remodels and patios. The company curates a network of fewer than 5% of applicant contractors to maintain quality standards and emphasizes local relationships and trust-based referrals.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerMarketplacesPropTechIndianapolis, US
Dan Hanrahan
Offsite helps companies plan and execute in-person team retreats and offsites by providing planning services, a curated marketplace of venues and vendors, and tools for event engagement and follow-up.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS
Stellar provides generative AI, large language models, and machine learning integration services to help companies assess AI readiness, identify opportunities, and implement solutions across business operations. The company serves enterprises seeking to improve operational efficiency, revenue, and customer experiences through AI-driven transformation.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Stride is a compensation management platform that helps organizations plan, manage, and execute pay decisions while identifying and reducing pay gaps. It integrates with HRIS systems and provides HR leaders, managers, and financial analysts with data-driven insights, budgeting tools, and automation to streamline compensation workflows and support equitable pay practices.
Enterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaS
Your Money Line provides financial coaching and advisory services for people building wealth rather than those who already have it. The company focuses on shame-free financial guidance grounded in empathy to help customers achieve behavioral change around money management.
FintechHR TechWellness & Fitness
Peter Dunn(Founder)
Yourco is an enterprise SMS platform that delivers company announcements and internal communications directly to employees' phones, reaching frontline workers in manufacturing, logistics, retail, and warehouse roles. The platform integrates with HRIS systems, supports multi-language translation, and enables two-way messaging between leadership and employees.
Enterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR Tech
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Ground Game Ventures invest at?
- Ground Game Ventures invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Ground Game Ventures focus on?
- Ground Game Ventures focuses on AI & Machine Learning, SaaS.
- Where is Ground Game Ventures located?
- Ground Game Ventures is headquartered in Indianapolis, US.
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