Kristian Andersen
Partner at High Alpha
Indianapolis, Indiana
Writes $500K – $5M checks · typically $2.5M
About
Kristian Andersen is a co-founder and partner at High Alpha, a venture firm focused on launching, investing in, and scaling enterprise technology companies. Before High Alpha, he founded Studio Science, a design and innovation consultancy that he sold to private equity in 2019, and co-founded Gravity Ventures, a seed-stage fund. He has co-founded several software companies, including Octiv, Lessonly, Visible, and Pathagility, and works as an active angel investor. He also serves on corporate boards and is involved in philanthropic and nonprofit work.
Kristian @kristianindy
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Jul 31, 2026
Kristian @kristianindy
So grateful for the role @IBJnews plays in the Indianapolis business community, by highlighting the stories of so many special individuals working to make a difference in our state. Congrats to all the honorees and in particular my business partners @ScottDorsey and https://t.co/QhMUY0oe9W

Jul 31, 2026 · ♥ 3 · ⇄ 1
Kristian @kristianindy
It's a sad day, as @DouthatNYT is leaving the The New York Times to join “60 Minutes”. I'm hoping he keeps some version of his podcast "Interesting Times" going and that the Times can find someone to fill his shoes.
Jul 31, 2026 · ♥ 1
Beyond investing
- Founded
- Founded Studio Science, a design and innovation consultancy that he sold to private equity in 2019. Co-founded Gravity Ventures, a seed-stage venture fund. Co-founded several software companies, including Octiv, Lessonly, Visible, and Pathagility.
- Boards
- Serves on several corporate boards.
- Charities
- Involved in a number of philanthropic and nonprofit endeavors.
- Communities
- Prioritizes his faith.
- Hobbies
- Enjoys design, conservation, and a variety of outdoor pursuits.
- Family
- Married to Brandi for 24 years. Has six children.
From Kristian's own website — common ground for a warm intro.
Deals · 13
Bearing SecurityBoard seat
via High Alpha · filed Mar 2026 · $4.5M raise
Visible.vc, Inc.Board seat
via High Alpha · filed Jun 2025 · $1M raise
Juice Software, Inc.Board seat
via High Alpha · filed Nov 2024 · $600K raise
Humankind Technologies, Inc.Board seat
via High Alpha · filed May 2022 · $5.9M raise
Shaker, Inc.Board seat
via High Alpha · filed Nov 2021 · $3.4M raise
DemandWellBoard seat
via High Alpha · filed Nov 2021 · $5M raise
Base HQ, Inc.Board seat
via High Alpha · filed Jun 2021 · $2M raise
Loupe SoftwareBoard seat
via High Alpha · filed Dec 2019 · $2.3M raise
AnvlBoard seat
via High Alpha · filed Jun 2019 · $2.5M raise
ZyloBoard seat
via High Alpha · filed Jan 2018 · $9.3M raise
ClearScholar, Inc.Board seat
via High Alpha · filed Dec 2016 · $1.3M raise
DoxlyBoard seat
via High Alpha · filed Sep 2016 · $2.3M raise
LessonlyBoard seat
via High Alpha · filed Mar 2016 · $5.2M raise
Attribution from SEC filings, press coverage, and firm rosters.
Colleagues at High Alpha
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Investors connected to Kristian in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.






