About High Alpha
High Alpha, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2015, is based in Indianapolis, United States. With a presence in 4 countries, it has supported around 105 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, Retail. As of Oct 2026, High Alpha has 3 unicorns under its belt and has witnessed 29 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include G2, SalesLoft and Project44. The program is backed by a team of 16 people who primarily support Seed startups based in United States. Its latest investment was a $6M Series A round in Yourco on Mar 10, 2026.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2015
Location
Indianapolis, United States
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Seed, Series A & 4 more
Locations of Investment
Unicorn in Portfolio
High Alpha's List of Top Investments
High Alpha has a portfolio of 105 companies, including 3 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Humankind and Smartwyre.Their portfolio spans across United States, Canada, Norway and 1 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, Retail, High Tech and 16 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 4 more. Here is the list of top investments by High Alpha:
1. G2
G2 provides a platform for users to share business software reviews. It allows users to collect and manage reviews based on various business insights. It enables users to manage live chat solutions, leverage crowd insights, and manage reviews from the customers.
Key facts about G2
- Founded Year: 2012
- Location: Chicago (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series D
- Total Funding till date: $258M
- Employee Count: 1,688 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Emergence Capital, Salesforce Ventures and 21 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series D, Jun 22, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
2. SalesLoft
Sales prospecting and engagement tool for enterprises. The platform helps businesses find customers and close deals. It offers a range of tools and features to enhance the customer lifecycle, from initial contact to renewal. It allows users to streamline various aspects of the sales process. It also helps sales teams drive more revenue through the use of AI-powered revenue orchestration.
Key facts about SalesLoft
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Atlanta (United States)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $246M
- Employee Count: 1,121 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Owl Rock, HarbourVest Partners and 14 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, May 10, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
3. Project44
Provider of cloud-based cargo and supply chain visibility tracking solutions. It provides users with a platform that connects shippers and 3PLs to carriers through the integration of a transport management system. It enables users to pull carrier rate quotes, automate dispatch requests, track shipments, and pull images. It also offers visibility solutions such as carrier rating, workflow automation, tracking, and dynamic rate quotes. It provides solutions for industries such as retail, manufacturing, life sciences, food and beverage, and consumer goods.
Key facts about Project44
- Founded Year: 2014
- Location: Chicago (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series G
- Total Funding till date: $912M
- Employee Count: 810 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Thoma Bravo, Goldman Sachs and 26 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series G, Nov 03, 2022, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
AI based conversational marketing solutions for ecommerce businesses. The platform offers a conversational commerce platform with personalized text messaging and e commerce integrations. It also provides an analytics dashboard for realtime ROI and reports. It enables ecommerce brands to engage with customers using personalized conversations.
Key facts about Attentive Mobile
- Founded Year: 2016
- Location: New York (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $922M
- Employee Count: 1,529 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: Sprout Capital Partners, equitywestsecurities.com and 33 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Jun 24, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick

5. DroneDeploy
DroneDeploy provides a cloud software platform for commercial drones. It enables businesses to collect, manage & interpret drone data and also features imagery & analysis, 3D modeling & other capabilities from multiple drones remotely. Also offers a flight app compatible with iOS & Android devices to capture maps, photos, panoramas, and videos. It has applications across different industries, including agriculture, construction, mining, inspection, and surveying.
Key facts about DroneDeploy
- Founded Year: 2013
- Location: San Francisco (United States)
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $142M
- Employee Count: 326 as on Sep 30, 2026
- Investors: 2020 Ventures, Redpoint Ventures and 16 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Feb 04, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
High Alpha's Year-on-Year Investment Trends
High Alpha has invested in 105 companies over the last 11 years, with an average of 7 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 9 investments, while as of Mar 2026, it has made 3 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Yourco and most recent follow-on round was in Pimly.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 3 | 0 | 3 |
2025 | 8 | 1 | 9 |
2024 | 9 | 1 | 10 |
2023 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
2022 | 7 | 7 | 14 |
2021 | 12 | 9 | 21 |
2020 | 9 | 9 | 18 |
2019 | 12 | 5 | 17 |
2018 | 5 | 5 | 10 |
2017 | 5 | 2 | 7 |
High Alpha's Investments by Stage
High Alpha has made 44 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $3.53M, 27 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $9.43M and 10 investments in Series B stage with an average round size of $18.9M.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 44 |
Series A | 27 |
Series B | 10 |
Series C | 1 |
Series D | 1 |
Others | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
High Alpha's Investments by Sector
High Alpha has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, Vertical SaaS, Consumer, FinTech and Retail. Notably, it has invested in 99 Tech companies, 95 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 86 Software companies and at least 63 companies focusing on Saas.Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 75 |
Vertical SaaS | 19 |
Consumer | 9 |
FinTech | 8 |
Retail | 8 |
Others | 43 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
High Alpha's Investments by Geography
High Alpha has made most investments in United States (80), followed by Canada where it has made 2 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 80 |
Canada | 2 |
Norway | 1 |
United Kingdom | 1 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
High Alpha's recent investments
High Alpha has made 3 investments in 2026 so far. Yourco and Get Your Bearing are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by High Alpha:
Date | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mar 10, 2026 | United States | Series A | 8100 | - | |
Jan 29, 2026 | United States | Seed | 3966 | [+2] | |
Jan 29, 2026 | United States | Seed | 4838 | [+5] | |
Dec 17, 2025 | United States | Series A | 9766 | - | |
Nov 17, 2025 | United States | Series A | 8898 | [+3] |
Unicorns in High Alpha's Portfolio
High Alpha has 3 unicorns in its portfolio - Attentive Mobile, G2 and Project44. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Attentive Mobile. It became a unicorn in 2021, 1 years after High Alpha first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in High Alpha's portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
72 | AI based conversational marketing solutions for ecommerce businesses | 2016 | New York | Series E | asneatg | ||
80 | Platform for users to share business software reviews | 2012 | Chicago | Series D | cufwwra | ||
75 | Provider of cloud-based cargo and supply chain visibility tracking solutions | 2014 | Chicago | Series G | zeeckwr |
Acquired companies in High Alpha's Portfolio
29 companies from High Alpha's portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition was DroneDeploy in Jul 2026 by Procore for $*****.Here are High Alpha's portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Jul 30, 2026 | Aug 24, 2016 | Series B | 5199 | |
May 19, 2026 | Sep 13, 2016 | Series D | 7099 | |
Jan 22, 2026 | Mar 02, 2020 | Seed | 9220 | |
Aug 18, 2025 | Feb 14, 2022 | Series A | 7957 | |
Apr 03, 2025 | Sep 2021 | Seed | 6174 |
Team profile of High Alpha
High Alpha has a team of 16 members including 4 Partners and 2 Principals located in United States. High Alpha's team does not sit on the board of any company as of now.Here is a list of top team members in High Alpha:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | Indianapolis | - | - | |
Partner | Indianapolis | - | ||
Partner | Indianapolis | - | ||
Partner | Indianapolis | - | - | |
Principal | Los Altos | - | ||
Principal | Indianapolis | - | - |
Co-investors of High Alpha
Over the past 11 years, 481 investors have co-invested in High Alpha's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before High Alpha: Allos Ventures, Y Combinator and 159 others have invested in rounds before High Alpha. There are 5 companies where Allos Ventures has invested before High Alpha and 3 companies where Y Combinator has invested before High Alpha.
- Top Co-investors of High Alpha: 167 investors entered a company along with High Alpha. These include investors like Elevate Ventures (9 companies).
- Invested after High Alpha: A total of 153 investors have invested in High Alpha's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include IU Ventures (5 companies) and Base10 Partners (3 companies).
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