About
High Alpha is a venture studio founded in 2015 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, that operates at the intersection of company creation and venture capital investment. The firm conceives, launches, and scales B2B SaaS companies through a hybrid model that combines studio operations with a venture fund, enabling founders to benefit from both operational support and capital. High Alpha's approach unites company building and venture capital by providing studio services including design, finance, talent acquisition, marketing, and branding alongside growth capital. The firm has established itself as the most active venture investor in Indiana, earning that distinction from CB Insights for three consecutive years through 2021. High Alpha invests across multiple stages, with a track record of 147-148 investments spanning seed through Series B rounds. At the seed stage, the firm deploys an average of $3.55M across 41 investments; at Series A, it averages $8.95M across 19 investments; and at Series B, it averages $18.9M across 10 investments. Check sizes typically range between $1-5M for pre-seed through Series B financing rounds. The firm's investment thesis focuses exclusively on B2B SaaS companies, with particular emphasis on enterprise cloud solutions. Geographic focus extends across the United States, though the firm maintains strong ties to the Midwest and has backed companies with Indiana connections. Leadership includes proven tech entrepreneurs Scott Dorsey, Mike Fitzgerald, Eric Tobias, and Kristian Andersen. The firm is backed by leading venture capital firms including Emergence Capital, Greenspring Associates, and Hyde Park Venture Partners. Notable portfolio companies include Attentive, SalesLoft, Zylo, Terminus, Lessonly, and LogicGate. High Alpha has achieved 29 portfolio exits and maintains a typical startup valuation range of $50-100 million at investment. Founders gain access to operational expertise, capital, and a network of resources; investors benefit from a systematic approach to identifying and scaling B2B SaaS opportunities grounded in real operating experience.