Overview

What they do
Higher Ground Labs is building an ecosystem for progressive political technology. The company provides capital, assistance, programming, and mentorship to talented individuals and early-stage companies that are building the next generation of progressive political technology that can help win campaigns. Founded in 2017, the company is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, United States.
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What they look for
Higher Ground Labs funds technology that helps candidates win. We seek solutions to the most pressing campaign challenges and support innovations in organizing on the Left, per our latest investment thesis .
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Stage
Pre-seed, Seed
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Sectors
AI, Govtech and defence
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Based
Chicago, US
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Sources

2026-08-29highergroundlabs.comHigher Ground Labs is a venture fund and ecosystem builder investing in technology for…
2026-08-29highergroundlabs.comHigher Ground Labs funds technology that helps candidates win. We seek solutions to the most…
2026-08-29highergroundlabs.comBetsy Hoover, Founder and Managing Partner

Portfolio, cheque size and the rest

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