About
High Alpha is the leading venture studio based in Indianapolis, Indiana, founded in 2015 and recognized as the Most Active VC in Indiana by CB Insights in 2019. The firm operates as a hybrid venture capital and venture studio, combining capital deployment with operational expertise and company-building capabilities. High Alpha's team brings a proven track record in SaaS development, having founded more than 30 SaaS companies and invested in over 60 portfolio companies. The firm's investment thesis centers on backing software and technology-enabled businesses, with notable portfolio companies including Lessonly and Docket. High Alpha's approach distinguishes itself through hands-on operational support beyond traditional venture capital, leveraging the team's deep experience in building and scaling technology companies from inception through growth stages. The firm serves as a resource hub for the broader Indianapolis venture capital ecosystem, providing not only capital but also strategic guidance, operational mentorship, and access to its network of entrepreneurs and investors. High Alpha's dual model—both deploying venture capital and actively building companies through its venture studio—positions it uniquely to support founders at various stages of company development. The organization has established itself as a focal point for venture activity in Indiana, contributing to the state's emergence as a meaningful technology and entrepreneurship hub. High Alpha continues to actively source and support new investments while maintaining its portfolio of existing companies.