At a Glance
High Alpha Capital was founded in 2015 in Indianapolis as a unique venture capital firm that combines traditional VC investing with a venture studio model focused exclusively on B2B SaaS companies. The firm has established itself as a leading force in the Midwest venture ecosystem, bringing Silicon Valley-style company building expertise to the heartland.
With approximately $150 million in assets under management, High Alpha operates through a distinctive approach of both building companies from scratch and investing in external startups. Their venture studio model provides entrepreneurs with deep operational support, leveraging their team's extensive experience in scaling software businesses. Notable portfolio companies include Lessonly (acquired by Seismic), Zylo, and Sigstr, demonstrating their ability to identify and develop successful SaaS platforms.
What sets High Alpha apart is their hands-on company building approach, providing not just capital but also strategic guidance, talent acquisition support, and go-to-market expertise. Their Indianapolis headquarters has become a hub for B2B SaaS innovation in the Midwest, attracting entrepreneurs and talent to a region traditionally underserved by venture capital.
“Building and investing in the next generation of B2B SaaS companies through a unique combination of venture capital and company building.”
High Alpha Capital primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
High Alpha Capital is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
High Alpha Capital focuses on investments in SaaS, Enterprise. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
High Alpha Capital's typical investment check size ranges from $500K to $5M. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
High Alpha Capital manages approximately $150M in assets under management (AUM) across their funds.
