Higher Ground Labs

Higher Ground Labs is a venture fund and accelerator founded in 2017 that invests in technology for progressive political and democratic purposes, positioned as the leading ecosystem builder for progressive political technology in the United States. The organization provides seed and pre-seed capital, programming, mentorship, and an accelerator bootcamp to early-stage companies building scalable political technology tools for campaigns, advocacy organizations, labor unions, and civic engagement efforts. Its portfolio of over 50 companies includes Mobilize, BallotReady, and Impactive, which have collectively reached thousands of campaigns and tens of millions of voters. The firm has expanded its scope to include international investments in political technology companies, and has launched Fund V to support emerging technologies including AI-powered campaign tools. The organization also operates the Higher Ground Institute for broader ecosystem development and research.