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Higher Ground Labs

Higher Ground Labs

Chicago, Illinoishighergroundlabs.com

Overview

Higher Ground Labs is a venture fund and ecosystem builder investing in technology for political progress. They invest in and support companies that advance political progress from pre-seed to exit. They seek solutions to the most pressing campaign challenges and support innovations in organizing on the Left.

Year Founded

2017

Portfolio Companies

28

Investments

Higher Ground Labs investments
CompanyDateStageLead
CivitechJan 2022Series ALead
Running MateJan 2022Series ALead
OpenGrantsApr 2022SeedCo-investor
SoShaApr 2022SeedLead
Social CurrantJan 2024Pre SeedCo-investor
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Key People

Shomik Dutta

Co-Founder Managing Partner

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Investment Activity

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FAQ

Where is Higher Ground Labs based?

Higher Ground Labs is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.

When was Higher Ground Labs founded?

Higher Ground Labs was founded in 2017.

How many portfolio companies does Higher Ground Labs have?

Higher Ground Labs has 28 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in Higher Ground Labs's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Civitech, Running Mate, OpenGrants, SoSha, Social Currant.

What was Higher Ground Labs's most recent investment shown here?

Higher Ground Labs's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Social Currant in 2024.

What sectors does Higher Ground Labs focus on?

Higher Ground Labs focuses on Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, Enterprise Software, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Crypto & Web3, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.

What company stages does Higher Ground Labs focus on?

Higher Ground Labs typically invests at the Early stage.

What is Higher Ground Labs's AUM?

Higher Ground Labs's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersChicago, Illinois
Year Founded2017

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