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Founded in 2017, Higher Ground Labs is a venture fund and startup accelerator based in the United States, with a fund size of $50 million. The firm has invested in over 70 startups, primarily in the political technology sector, supporting companies from pre-seed to exit. Their mission centers on promoting political progress through innovative technology.
Higher Ground Labs invests in early-stage political technology companies that tackle challenges in campaigning and voter mobilization. The firm typically engages with startups at the pre-seed, seed, seed+, and Series A stages, providing both capital and support through its accelerator program. Their investment thesis emphasizes solutions that help candidates win elections and enhance democratic engagement.
Notable portfolio companies include Grow Progress, a message testing platform for the 2024 presidential campaign; BallotReady, which provided ballot coverage for 88% of the U.S. population in 2024; and Oath, a platform that directed over $37 million to more than 750 candidates in 2024. Other significant investments include Mobilize, which contributed to campaigns earning 3.6% more vote share in 2020, Impactive, which increased vote share by 4% for campaigns with 100 volunteers in 2020, and Deck, which improved campaign performance by 3.5 percentage points in 2020.
To pitch Higher Ground Labs, submit your proposal through their form at highergroundlabs.com or email your deck to info@highergroundlabs.com.
Higher Ground Labs runs an accelerator program that supports early-stage political technology startups, providing mentorship, resources, and funding to help them grow and succeed in the political landscape.
Higher Ground Labs often leads investment rounds, particularly in early-stage startups focused on political technology.
The firm is open to follow-on investments, especially for portfolio companies that demonstrate strong growth and alignment with their mission.
The current fund size of Higher Ground Labs is $50 million, which they have allocated across more than 70 startups since inception.
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