WE’RE IN THE BUSINESS OF
SAVING DEMOCRACY.
Higher Ground Labs is a venture fund and ecosystem builder investing in technology for political progress.
We invest in and support companies that advance political progress from pre-seed to exit.

FUND
We invest early in political technology companies focused on bettering democracy.

SUPPORT
We support founders to successfully bring their products to campaigns and causes through our world-class accelerator and beyond.

GROW
We build and strengthen the political tech ecosystem by connecting users and creators of technology.
FEATURED INVESTMENTS
We have invested in over 70 startups and deployed over $50 million across three funds since 2017.
Our companies shift the outcomes of elections.
OUR TEAM
We are a diverse team of expert investors, startup operators, and political advisors dedicated to the same mission: saving our democracy.
Betsy Hoover
Co-founder, Higher Ground Labs
HGL Political Tech Landscape Report
Informed by in-depth interviews with practitioners, technologists, and entrepreneurs, our annual report examines the current political tech landscape, the impact of substantial changes over the past year, and the needs for additional innovation.
Download our latest report, on the 2022 cycle.

LATEST UPDATES

2023 Accelerator: HGL6 Intensive 3 in SF
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2023 Accelerator: HGL6 Intensive 1 in Chicago
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