High Alpha

Q: When was High Alpha last fund created?

High Alpha last fund was created/launched in 2024-06-11.

General contacts

Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2015

AUM

$385 M

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Series A

Region of investment

North America Australia and others

Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

High Alpha is a venture firm based in Indianapolis, Indiana, founded in 2015 by Scott Dorsey and Mike Fitzgerald. The firm operates a unique model combining company building and venture capital, focusing on creating and funding B2B SaaS companies. High Alpha's team of 16 professionals collaborates closely with founders to accelerate growth and scale businesses effectively.

The firm primarily invests in enterprise software and SaaS sectors, with a focus on early-stage companies. High Alpha targets investments in the United States and Canada, supporting startups from seed to Series A stages. The firm manages several funds, including High Alpha I and High Alpha Studio II, with a total AUM of over $176 million.

Notable investments by High Alpha include SalesLoft - a sales engagement platform, G2 - a business software review platform, and Project44 - a supply chain visibility platform. These investments highlight High Alpha's commitment to supporting innovative enterprise solutions.

Industry

Business Services (B2B) Education Edtech Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Healthcare Services Internet and Web Services Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment Other Pharmaceuticals Robotics SaaS Software Sports/SportsTech Telecommunications Technology Transportation Energy

High Alpha Funds

Name	Type	Industry	Stage	Region	Size	AUM	Launch date
High Alpha I	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Software Transportation	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$35 M	June 2015
High Alpha Studio II	Venture Capital (VC)	Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Marketing and Advertising Media and Entertainment SaaS Software Transportation	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$16 M	July 2018
High Alpha IV	Venture Capital (VC)	Education Financial Services Fintech SaaS Software Energy	Pre-seed Seed	North America	$5-10 m	$125 M	June 2024

Contacts

Name

Title

Social Networks

Scott Dorsey Managing Partner

Managing Partner

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Kristian Andersen Co-Founder and Partner

Co-Founder and Partner

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FAQs about High Alpha

Is High Alpha a venture capital or private equity firm?

High Alpha is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Seed and Series A, writing tickets of $10-50 m.

Where is High Alpha located?

High Alpha is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States.

When was High Alpha founded?

High Alpha was founded in 2015.

What sectors and industries does High Alpha invest in?

High Alpha invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Education, Edtech, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Internet and Web Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Other, Pharmaceuticals, Robotics, SaaS, Software, Sports/SportsTech, Telecommunications, Technology, Transportation, Energy.

What is High Alpha geographical focus of investments?

High Alpha invests in companies and startups in North America, Australia and others.

At what stages of companies and startups does High Alpha typically invest in?

High Alpha invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A.

What is the usual amount of High Alpha investment?

High Alpha usually invests $10-50 m on average.

What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for High Alpha?

High Alpha has around $385m assets under management.

When was High Alpha last fund created?

High Alpha last fund was created/launched in 2024-06-11

What are the contacts of High Alpha?

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