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Scott Dorsey

InvestorFounder

Co-Founder and Managing Partner at High Alpha

Indianapolis, Indiana

Writes $100K – $5M checks · typically $1.5M

FoundedHigh Alpha

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About

A CEO-turned-investor who scaled ExactTarget from three people to a $2.5B Salesforce acquisition, he stayed in Indianapolis and applies structured SaaS leadership frameworks cited by Brad Feld.

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Invests in

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechFuture of WorkSaaS

Founder at High Alpha

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Co-founders at High Alpha

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Deals · 16

VerisoulBoard seat

via High Alpha · filed Nov 2025 · $8.3M raise

BOLSTER NETWORKS, INC.Board seat

via High Alpha · filed Jul 2024 · $8.2M raise

Wavelength Labs, Inc.Board seat

via High Alpha · filed Jan 2024 · $4.5M raise

CTOS Software, Inc.Board seat

via High Alpha · filed Nov 2023 · $3M raise

MetacxBoard seat

via High Alpha · filed Aug 2023 · $8M raise

Bountiful Labs, Inc.Board seat

via High Alpha · filed May 2023 · $1.5M raise

Pillar SoftwareBoard seat

via High Alpha · filed Mar 2022 · $2.8M raise

Filo Software, Inc.Board seat

via High Alpha · filed Sep 2021 · $3M raise

Docket HQBoard seat

via High Alpha · filed Sep 2021 · $3M raise

MandolinBoard seat

via High Alpha · filed Jun 2021 · $12M raise

ClusterTruckBoard seat

via High Alpha · filed Jun 2021 · $5M raise

Loupe SoftwareBoard seat

via High Alpha · filed Dec 2019 · $2.3M raise

Relay SoftwareBoard seat

via High Alpha · filed Nov 2019 · $1M raise

QuantifiBoard seat

via High Alpha · filed Jun 2017 · $2.3M raise

TinderboxBoard seat

via High Alpha · filed Sep 2016 · $5M raise

DoxlyBoard seat

via High Alpha · filed Jul 2016 · $500K raise

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Other disclosed investments

Investor

AnvlAttentiveAudiencePlusBaseBeastcoastBoardableBolsterBotkeeperBountifulCanopyCastedCastironClearScholarClientSuccessCordialCraft.coCrowdRiffCuredDocketDroneDeployDwollaEncampENGAGE TalentErgattaG2IntegrateKevalaLessonlyLogicGateLogik.ioMalomoMarkup AIMenguinMerchant's Garden AgroTechNacelleNarvarOctivOdyssey Media GroupOrbiitPattern89Pioneer Square Labsproject44SalesLoftSigstrSmartSuiteSocioStructuralSupersideTerminusThe Mom ProjectTINYpulseValence CommunityVibenomicsVisible.vcWhen I WorkWovenZylo

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Scott Dorsey?
A CEO-turned-investor who scaled ExactTarget from three people to a $2.5B Salesforce acquisition, he stayed in Indianapolis and applies structured SaaS leadership frameworks cited by Brad Feld.
Where does Scott Dorsey work?
Scott Dorsey is Founder of High Alpha and Co-Founder and Managing Partner at High Alpha.
What does Scott Dorsey invest in?
Scott Dorsey invests in AI & Machine Learning, Enterprise Software, Fintech, Future of Work, SaaS.
What check size does Scott Dorsey write?
Scott Dorsey typically writes checks of $100K – $5M.
What companies did Scott Dorsey found?
Scott Dorsey founded High Alpha.
What boards does Scott Dorsey sit on?
Scott Dorsey holds tracked board seats at BOLSTER NETWORKS, INC., Bountiful Labs, Inc., Casted, Castiron, ClusterTruck, CTOS Software, Inc., Docket HQ, Doxly, Filo Software, Inc., Logik.
What companies has Scott Dorsey invested in?
Investments tracked here include Anvl, Attentive, AudiencePlus, Base, Beastcoast, Boardable, Bolster, Botkeeper, Bountiful, Canopy, Casted, Castiron, and 48 more.

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