文章介绍印第安纳波利斯的风险投资生态，盘点5家顶级机构，包括B2B SaaS孵化器High Alpha和生命科学支持者BioCrossroads。
Indianapolis has a growing reputation as a great place to build a company, and its local investment scene is a big reason why. Some firms are especially active, like Elevate Ventures with over 250 investments and High Alpha with more than 130.
The city's investors support a wide range of ideas, from B2B software to life sciences. For founders looking for capital, there are plenty of great options to consider.
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High Alpha builds and scales B2B SaaS companies through its venture studio model. They provide early-stage and seed startups with both capital and hands-on services in areas like design, finance, and marketing to accelerate their path to enterprise scale.
Year Founded2015 FoundersBrian Bispala, Eric Tobias, Kristian Andersen, Mike Fitzgerald, Scott Dorsey Investment StageEarly Stage, SeedNº of Investments134 (37 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits26 Contactinfo@highalpha.com / 317-777-6760BioCrossroads advances Indiana's life sciences sector by investing in promising early-stage startups and building new enterprises. They connect corporate, academic, and philanthropic partners to strengthen the industry, aiming to improve global patient health and the state's economic well-being.
Year Founded2002 Founders— Investment StageConvertible Note, Early Stage, SeedNº of Investments24 (3 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits4 (1 IPO'd) Contact317-238-2450Investing at the seed stage, Sixty8 Capital backs founders from diverse communities often overlooked by traditional venture capital. Powered by Allos Ventures, they give portfolio companies access to a network with decades of experience.
Year Founded2019 FoundersKelli Jones, Paul Ehlinger Investment StageSeedNº of Investments16 (1 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits2 Contactweare@sixty8.capital / 317-663-9382As a not-for-profit, they provide capital and hands-on support to nurture high-potential businesses across Indiana. Their long-term partnership model focuses on building sustainable companies that strengthen the state's economy and talent pool.
Year Founded2010 FoundersChristopher Day, Ting Gootee Investment StageConvertible Note, Early Stage, Grant, Late Stage, SeedNº of Investments265 (123 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits26 Contactinfo@elevateventures.com / 317.975.1901HG Ventures backs early to growth-stage companies creating new technologies in advanced materials, transportation infrastructure, and environmental services. As the venture arm of The Heritage Group, they connect startups like Romeo Power with the parent company's deep operational expertise and research capabilities.
Year Founded2018 Founders— Average Check Size$10MIndustriesInternet & Mobile, Climate & Sustainability, IoT, Fintech, AI & ML, Transportation, Industrial, Infrastructure, EnergyInvestment StageEarly Stage, Initial Coin Offering, Late Stage, Seed, GrowthNº of Investments45 (17 as Lead Investor) Nº of Exits3 (1 IPO'd) Top Portfolio StartupsRomeo Power Technology, 120 Water, ValerranContact(317) 872-6010