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Higher Ground Labs

Higher Ground Labs is a venture capital firm based in the United States, investing in Software & Developer Tools, Sales and Community, 1 tracked investment.

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About Higher Ground Labs

Higher Ground Labs is a venture capital firm based in the United States. Brouky tracks 1 investment associated with the firm.

Higher Ground Labs invests across Software & Developer Tools, Sales, Community and Marketing. Investments are concentrated at Series A.

Higher Ground Labs invests in early-stage companies building the progressive infrastructure. They focus on software and tools that empower progressive organizations and campaigns.

Investment Focus

Stage Focus
series-a
Sectors
Software & Developer Toolssalescommunitymarketing

Investment Thesis

Higher Ground Labs invests in early-stage companies building the progressive infrastructure. They focus on software and tools that empower progressive organizations and campaigns.

Higher Ground Labs Portfolio Companies

5 tracked holdings.

Portfolio outcomes
49 active4 acquired1 defunct5.8% exit rate

Team

Betsy HooverFounder and Managing Partner

She founded the firm in 2017 and has built the political tech ecosystem through their work.

Hillary LehrManaging Director, Fund V

She brings two decades of experience in political tech, most recently as co-founder and CEO of Quiller.ai.

Gerard NiemiraManaging Director, Fund IV

He has spent 15 years in the social good and political tech space working to scale electoral and social impact organizations.

Leah BaePrincipal

She leads HGL’s portfolio support, partnerships, and programs including the Progressive AI Lab.

Tova VanceFinancial Consultant

She has twenty years of experience building people-centered organizations that deliver business results and social impact.

Shomik DuttaCo-Founder and Board Member

He is a veteran of both Obama Presidential campaigns and served as Special Assistant to the White House Counsel.

Andrew McLaughlinPartner

He has served as Deputy CTO of the United States, partner at betaworks, CEO of Digg and Instapaper.

Kat AtwaterFounder & CEO, Community Tech Alliance
Beth BaffordCEO, Climate United
Julia BarnesCEO, The Movement Cooperative
Jeremy BirdChief Policy Officer, Lyft
Catherine BracyCo-Founder & CEO, TechEquity Collaborative

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