Scott Dorsey
UnclaimedCurrent Firm
High Alpha
Investments
1+ companies
Focus
Enterprise, AI
About Scott Dorsey
Scott Dorsey built and scaled ExactTarget from a three-person startup to a $2.5B Salesforce acquisition, then chose to stay in Indianapolis and use that operating experience as the foundation for his investing and company-building work at High Alpha rather than relocating to a traditional tech hub. As a CEO-turned-investor, he's known for his explicit, structured view on what makes great SaaS leaders that other prominent investors like Brad Feld publicly cite from his talks and keynotes.
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Investment Profile
Scott Dorsey is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner, High Alpha at High Alpha, based in Indianapolis, IN.
Scott's investment focus spans Enterprise, AI, Fintech, Other, SaaS, primarily investing at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This specialization allows for deep domain knowledge and strong network effects that benefit portfolio companies.
Notable investments include Attentive. These investments span Enterprise and AI.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Scott Dorsey?
Scott Dorsey is a Co-Founder and Managing Partner, High Alpha at High Alpha, based in Indianapolis, IN. Their investment focus includes Enterprise, AI, Fintech.
What does Scott Dorsey invest in?
Scott Dorsey focuses on investments in Enterprise, AI, Fintech, Other, SaaS through High Alpha. These focus areas reflect their domain expertise and the types of startups they actively seek to back.
What are Scott Dorsey's most notable investments?
Scott Dorsey's notable portfolio investments include Attentive. These companies span multiple sectors and stages, reflecting a track record of identifying high-potential startups.
What firm is Scott Dorsey at?
Scott Dorsey is currently at High Alpha, headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, serving as Co-Founder and Managing Partner, High Alpha.
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