High Alpha
Venture studioIndianapolis · Seed–Series B · 20 people tracked
Also known as High Alpha Seed · HIGH ALPHA STUDIO, LLC
Investment thesis
High Alpha focuses on enterprise software and B2B SaaS. Through its Capital arm it invests in enterprise software companies, and through its Studio it co-creates new companies alongside founders, taking them from initial concept through building and scaling. The firm has founded and funded businesses across the United States, spanning verticals such as healthcare, sales enablement, supply chain, and agtech software.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 20 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 82 of 143 portfolio companiesSaaS ×58Enterprise Software ×54AI & Machine Learning ×50Marketing Tech ×18Future of Work ×10Fintech ×9Sales Tech ×8Cybersecurity ×7
HQs:United States×74Canada×1Spain×1Norway×1South Africa×1
Investments · 143 tracked
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AskElephant builds AI-powered automation tools for sales and revenue teams that clean and maintain CRM data in HubSpot, enabling downstream automation of coaching, forecasting, and pipeline management.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechLehi, US
Woody Klemetson(Founder & CEO)in
Empower Delivery provides a timing and coordination software engine designed to optimize omnichannel operations for restaurant brands, enabling efficient order management and fulfillment across digital and in-person channels.
Enterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Dan McFaddenChris PfeifferDavid BaldwinKristopher ChambersLisa SangiorgioNakul Deo
FundersClub is a venture capital platform that sources early-stage investment opportunities in seed and series A rounds through direct relationships, referrals, and connections to top incubators and VC firms, offering accredited investors access to vetted startups.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechMarketplacesSaaSSan Francisco, US
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Rise Science develops RISE, a mobile app that tracks sleep and energy levels while providing personalized recommendations based on sleep debt and circadian rhythm science.
ConsumerHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Jeff Kahn(Co-founder)Leon Sasson(Co-founder)
Fishers, US
Robin Fleming(Executive Officer, Director)Sherry Aaholm(Director)Steve Cage(Director)Scott Kraege(Director)
Board seatMike FitzgeraldKristian Andersen· per SEC Form D
Backstroke is an AI-powered email and messaging platform designed for eCommerce brands to drive customer retention and revenue growth.
AI & Machine LearningDirect to ConsumerE-commerceMarketing TechIndianapolis, US
Roy J. Taylor(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardEric . Tobias(Director)Aman Brar(Director)
Board seatEric Tobias· per SEC Form D
Greenville, US
Board seatEric TobiasMike FitzgeraldKristian Andersen· per SEC Form D · $2M raise · filed Jun 2021
Indianapolis, US
Jason Oliver Veiock(Executive Officer, Director)Kristian Andersen(Director)Ashok Santhanam(Director)
Board seatKristian Andersen· per SEC Form D · $4.5M raise · filed Mar 2026
Indianapolis, US
MELODY DIPPOLD(Director)MATTHEW Y. BLUMBERG(CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND VICE PRESIDENT)SCOTT D. DORSEY(Director)JOHN T. SINCLAIR(TREASURER AND SECRETARY)
Board seatScott DorseyScott D. Dorsey· per SEC Form D · $8.2M raise · filed Jul 2024
Indianapolis, US
Scott Dorsey(Director)Scott Sinatra(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatScott Dorsey· per SEC Form D · $1.5M raise · filed May 2023
Indianapolis, US
Adam Patarino(Executive Officer, Director)Ellie Mirman(Director)Lindsay Tjepkema(Executive Officer, Director)Kristian Andersen(Left director position as of 3/24/2021)
BoardAlex Shtarkman(Director)David Golden(Director)
Board seatScott DorseyKristian AndersenEric TobiasMike Fitzgerald· per SEC Form D
Indianapolis, US
Board seatScott Dorsey· per SEC Form D · $7.3M raise · filed Dec 2021
Indianapolis, US
Courtney Crispin(Executive Officer, Promoter)Jeffrey Reekers(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Gianna Scorsone(Executive Officer, Promoter)
BoardPatrick Berry(Director)
Board seatEric Tobias· per SEC Form D · $5.2M raise · filed Sep 2024
Indianapolis, US
Board seatEric TobiasKristian Andersen· per SEC Form D · $825K raise · filed Oct 2017
ClusterTruck operates its own kitchen and delivery service, cooking meals to order across multiple menus and delivering them directly with its own couriers rather than acting as a third-party marketplace.
ConsumerFoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainIndianapolis, US
Chris Baggott(Director)Michael Cunnigham(Director)Janet . Monroe(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardNick Solaro(Director)
Board seatScott Dorsey· per SEC Form D · $5M raise · filed Jun 2021
Indianapolis, US
Meredith Sandland(Appointed 7/14/2022)David Kerr(Appointed 7/14/2022)Chris Baggott(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatScott Dorsey· per SEC Form D · $3M raise · filed Nov 2023
Indianapolis, US
Mike Fitzgerald(Executive Officer, Director)Kristian Andersen(Director)Mitchell Causey(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatKristian Andersen· per SEC Form D · $5M raise · filed Nov 2021
Indianapolis, US
Board seatScott DorseyEric Tobias· per SEC Form D · $3M raise · filed Sep 2021
Litera provides an AI-powered legal technology platform that integrates legal drafting, document comparison, contract review, and knowledge management tools for law firms and legal departments.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLegalTechSaaSIndianapolis, US
Avaneesh Marwaha(Chief Executive Officer)inCynthia Gumbert(Chief Marketing Officer)inPriyanka Singh(EVP, Operations & CFO)inGreg Ingino(Chief Technology Officer)inSean Munafo(Chief Revenue Officer)inRachael Rekart(Chief of Staff)in
Board seatEric TobiasMike FitzgeraldKristian Andersen· per SEC Form D
Indianapolis, US
Scott D. Dorsey(Director)Thad Langford(Appointed on 8/27/2021)Kristian Andersen(Executive Officer, Director)Matt Compton(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatScott Dorsey· per SEC Form D · $3M raise · filed Sep 2021
Indianapolis, US
Mike Guthrie(Joining board effective as of initial closing of offering.)Blake Koriath(Joining board effective as of initial closing of offering.)Connor . Kelley(Executive Officer, Director)Keith Laska(Director)
Board seatEric Tobias· per SEC Form D · $1.5M raise · filed Jun 2026
Indianapolis, US
David Weissman(Executive Officer, Director)Kristian Andersen(Director)Eric Tobias(Executive Officer, Director)George Song(Appointed 5/10/2022)
Board seatKristian Andersen· per SEC Form D · $5.9M raise · filed May 2022
Indianapolis, US
Kristian Andersen(Director)Jonathan Gandolf(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAman Brar(Director)
Board seatKristian Andersen· per SEC Form D · $600K raise · filed Nov 2024
Libertyville, US
Board seatScott Dorsey· per SEC Form D · $15.7M raise · filed May 2023
Indianapolis, US
Patrick Rodgers(Executive Officer, Director)Scott Dorsey(Director)Mike Fitzgerald(Director)Kristian Andersen(Left director position as of December 19, 2019)Eric Tobias(Left director position as of December 19, 2019)Jason Whitey(Appointed director as of December 19, 2019)
Board seatScott DorseyEric TobiasMike FitzgeraldKristian Andersen· per SEC Form D · $2.3M raise · filed Dec 2019
Luster is an AI-powered sales enablement platform that provides real-time call analysis, talent insights, and personalized coaching to help go-to-market teams identify skill gaps and improve rep performance.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSSales TechIndianapolis, US
Christina Brady(Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder)Jodi Mesa(Chief Product Officer)
Board seatMike Langellier· per SEC Form D
Mandolin provides AI agents that automate back-office workflows for specialty drug administration, including patient intake, benefits verification, prior authorizations, and revenue cycle management for infusion centers and clinical practices.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHealthtech
Mike Fitzgerald(Director)Eric Tobias(Director)Mary Kay Huse(Executive Officer, Director)Scott D. Dorsey(Director)
Board seatScott DorseyEric TobiasMike Fitzgerald· per SEC Form D · $12M raise · filed Jun 2021
Indianapolis, US
Scott McCorkle(Executive Officer, Director)Tim Page(Executive Officer)Scott D. Dorsey(Director)Long Pund(Executive Officer)Kobie Fuller(Director)
BoardJohn Chuang(Director)
Board seatScott Dorsey· per SEC Form D · $8M raise · filed Aug 2023
OpenDate provides technology solutions for the live music market, serving independent venues and promoters with tools designed to replace outdated systems in event management.
B2B MarketplacesSaaSIndianapolis, US
Andrew Davis(Director)Eric M Tobias(Executive Officer, Director)Scott Krage(Director)
Board seatMike Fitzgerald· per SEC Form D
Indianapolis, US
Eric Tobias(Director)Mark Simpson(Executive Officer, Director)Scott Dorsey(Director)
Board seatScott DorseyEric Tobias· per SEC Form D · $2.8M raise · filed Mar 2022
Indianapolis, US
Board seatKristian Andersen· per SEC Form D · $3.4M raise · filed Nov 2021
Board seatScott DorseyEric Tobias· per SEC Form D
Indianapolis, US
Mike Fitzgerald(Director)Dustin Sapp(Executive Officer, Director)Kristian Andersen(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatScott Dorsey· per SEC Form D · $5M raise · filed Sep 2016
Trava delivers red team services that simulate real-world adversary behavior to test an organization's detection and response capabilities across the full attack lifecycle.
CybersecurityDefense TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSIndianapolis, US
Jim Goldman(Executive Officer, Director)Scott Dorsey(Director)Rob Beeler(Executive Officer, Director)Matt Bressler(Director)
Board seatScott Dorsey· per SEC Form D
Verisoul provides fraud prevention and fake account detection for online businesses.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareFintechAustin, US
Raine Scott(Director)Scott Dorsey(Director)Niel Ketkar(Director)Edwin Henry LeGard(Executive Officer, Director)Carlos Pereira(Director)
Board seatScott Dorsey· per SEC Form D
St Charles, US
Board seatKristian Andersen· per SEC Form D · $1M raise · filed Jun 2025
Indianapolis, US
Igor Taber(Director)Blake Koriath(Executive Officer)Scott Dorsey(Director)Pankaj Prasad(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatScott Dorsey· per SEC Form D · $4.5M raise · filed Jan 2024
Indianapolis, US
Eric Tobias(Director)Wes Winham Winler(Executive Officer, Director)Kyle Shipley(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatEric Tobias· per SEC Form D
Zylo provides SaaS and AI spend management software that discovers, tracks, and optimizes enterprise software spending by analyzing financial data and using AI models trained on over $75 billion in transaction data.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSIndianapolis, US
Eric Christopher(Executive Officer, Director)Steve Pruden(Director)
BoardEric Tobias(Executive Officer, Director)Kristian Andersen(Executive Officer, Director)
Board seatScott Dorsey· per SEC Form D
AccountTECH provides back office accounting software for real estate brokerages.
Enterprise SoftwarePropTechSaaS
Airwave is an AI-powered wearable solution in the form of ANSI-rated safety glasses equipped with a camera, microphone, and speakers that automatically captures hands-free documentation and generates field reports without manual data entry.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHardware
Alloy.ai provides a cloud data platform with pre-built connectors that integrate point-of-sale, inventory, and supply chain data to give consumer brands real-time visibility into demand and inventory across their retail network.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareRetail TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
Alloy Partners is a venture builder that co-creates startups and venture studios with corporations to drive innovation and growth.
Developer ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkIndianapolis, US
Elliott Parker(CEO)in
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Amplio builds infrastructure to help manufacturers unlock value from surplus inventory and manage circular manufacturing.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningCircular EconomyEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainAtlanta, US
Taha Zinifi(Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer)inTrey Closson(Co-Founder and CEO)in
Andela connects global technologists with enterprise opportunities and serves as a platform for hiring, building AI systems, and upskilling teams.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechWashington, D.C., US
Carrol Chang(CEO)Barun Singh(Chief Product & Technology Officer)Geoff MacNeil(Chief Revenue Officer)Kennith Jackson(Senior Vice President of Solutions)inErin Lothson(General Counsel)inLila(VP of People)in
Attentive provides a multi-channel customer engagement platform that includes email, SMS, RCS, push notifications, and AI-powered lifecycle orchestration for direct-to-consumer brands.
AI & Machine LearningDirect to ConsumerMarketing TechBarcelos, Braga
Yannick Oswald(Director)Cristina Fronseca(Director)Pedro Araujo(Founder)Luis Braga(Founder)Daniel Araujo(Founder)
Authenticx is a conversation intelligence platform that uses AI trained on healthcare data to uncover system-critical insights from customer interactions, helping healthcare organizations identify barriers to better outcomes and improve operational efficiency.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechCarmel, US
McKay Dunn(Director)Amy Brown(Executive Officer, Director)Melanie Bella(Director)
BoardVictor Gutwein(Director)
Craft is a software application designed to prioritize user experience and aesthetic design, focusing on making the tools feel pleasant and intuitive to use.
Developer ToolsFuture of WorkSaaSSector Agnostic
Base provides executive assistant placement and support services, and builds technology to help executive assistants and leaders work more effectively together.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkSaaS
Paige McPheely(Founder)inCasey Putschoegl(Founder)inSara Altuna(CEO)in
Bearing provides software that digitizes corporate physical security operations on the ServiceNow platform, built by physical security leaders for security teams managing enterprise risk and vulnerability.
CybersecurityEnterprise SoftwareBridgeport, US
Michael A Conduff(Executive Officer)Philip E. Riley(Executive Officer)Michael P Madden(Executive Officer)James C Hunt(Executive Officer)Catherine L Spain(Executive Officer)John C Matheny(Director)
Benchmark Gensuite provides a comprehensive EHS, sustainability, and ESG disclosure reporting platform that integrates AI-powered capabilities for compliance, risk management, and operational oversight across enterprises globally.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Boost helps schools raise funds from families and donors through an engagement platform.
EdTechSaaSNew York, US
Holman Gao(CEO & Founder)
CastIron.me is a Canadian online casino review and comparison platform that helps players find trusted operators and navigate the gambling space through transparent, research-driven guidance focused on payout reliability, licensing, and player protections.
ConsumerMarketplaces
Rows marked “SEC filing” are inferred from directors named on the company's SEC Form D — public regulatory data, not a portfolio list published by the firm.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does High Alpha invest at?
- High Alpha invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What sectors does High Alpha focus on?
- High Alpha focuses on AgTech, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, Logistics & Supply Chain, SaaS, Sales Tech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is High Alpha located?
- High Alpha is headquartered in Indianapolis, US.
- Does High Alpha lead rounds?
- High Alpha typically participates in rounds rather than leading them.
From the blog
visit blog ↗High Alpha has been writing about enterprise AI adoption barriers and the emerging category of behavioral agent automation platforms to address them, as well as analyzing SaaS benchmarking data on AI-driven productivity gains and headcount efficiency across company stages. AI summary
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamStoryselling with Kristian Andersen of High Alpha - YouTube
Visible · Kristian Andersen
Scott Dorsey, ExactTarget Co-Founder & High Alpha MP, on early go-to-market strategies. - YouTube
Outsider Inc. · Scott Dorsey
Scaling Companies & Community in Indianapolis w/Scott Dorsey, fmr CEO, ExactTarget; MP, High Alpha - YouTube
Outsider Inc. · Scott Dorsey
Kristian Andersen of High Alpha: (S2E7) How Design Can be a Competitive Advantage - YouTube
Visible · Kristian Andersen
High Alpha Speaker Series: Intro from Scott Dorsey, Managing Partner - YouTube
Team Up: Lead, Empower, Thrive · Scott Dorsey
Testimonial - Scott Dorsey - Managing Partner, High Alpha and Founder & CEO, ExactTarget - YouTube
TINYpulse by WebMD Health Services · Scott Dorsey
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Craft Ventures is a venture capital firm founded and run by former founders, operators, and investors who provide startups with hands-on support, senior talent access, and proven scaling playbooks.
Bessemer Venture Partners is a venture capital firm that partners with entrepreneurs from early stages through every stage of growth, publishing investment roadmaps across multiple technology sectors.
Uncork Capital is a seed-stage venture firm that backs founders at the earliest stage, before their potential is widely recognized.
Notable Capital is an early-stage venture firm that partners closely with founders, providing hands-on operational support through a platform team of experienced operators across hiring, sales, leadership development, storytelling, and engineering.
Bain Capital Ventures is the venture arm of Bain Capital, backing founders from incubation and seed through growth-stage, leveraging Bain Capital's global platform, industry expertise, and network.
Menlo Ventures is a venture capital firm that backs transformative, early-stage technology companies reshaping how people live and work.
Coatue Management is a technology-focused investment firm that invests across both public and private markets, with an active private portfolio of over 250 tech companies.
B Capital Group is a global investment firm that backs founders from early to late stage, focusing on technology, healthcare, and energy & resilience sectors.
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