Higher Ground Labs

Higher Ground Labs is an accelerator and seed-stage venture capital firm based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 2017. It builds an ecosystem for progressive political technology by providing capital, mentorship, programming, and strategic support to early-stage companies developing software and services for political campaigns. The firm typically invests up to $100,000 and focuses on software-enabled sectors such as cybersecurity, data analytics, fintech, and the future of work.

Betsy Hoover

Founder and Managing Partner

Vin Morada

Vice President, Investments

Past deals in Charity

Momentum

Seed Round in 2024
Momentum is a behavioral-driven fundraising platform founded in 2018 and headquartered in Oakland, California. It enables users to make automatic donations that turn everyday activities into opportunities for charitable giving. By allowing individuals to set predefined giving rules, the platform facilitates donations to a selection of trustworthy nonprofit organizations aligned with users' interests, such as adding a percentage to their restaurant bills to support those in need. Momentum focuses on donor stewardship and impact tracking, ensuring that users can easily contribute to meaningful causes while managing their day-to-day tasks. The company emphasizes evidence-based charity recommendations to maximize the effectiveness of donations.

Goodstock

Seed Round in 2021
Goodstock & Co. is a company dedicated to producing products that connect like-minded individuals and celebrate positive causes. Founded by professionals with extensive experience in political campaigns and advocacy, the company offers an e-commerce platform that facilitates the establishment of merchandise stores for various campaigns. This platform is designed to enhance fundraising efforts and increase visibility for causes, while alleviating users from the complexities and costs associated with traditional systems. By empowering communities and individuals who share common values, Goodstock aims to foster connections and support initiatives that resonate with their audience.

Mobilize

Series A in 2020
Mobilize is an event management and volunteer recruitment platform designed for mission-driven organizations and their supporters. The platform facilitates the recruitment of volunteers, provides organizers with timely updates, and enables the sharing of events with partners. By optimizing social recruitment and leveraging cross-promotions, Mobilize effectively connects activists, progressive organizations, and democratic campaigns, helping them to mobilize resources and achieve their goals.

SameSide

Seed Round in 2018
SameSide, LLC is a Los Angeles-based company that operates an events platform aimed at fostering community engagement in activism and supporting entrepreneurs. Founded in 2017, the platform connects various events and gatherings to specific causes, allowing organizers to raise money and awareness for issues they are passionate about. By enabling individuals and organizations to align their events with meaningful initiatives, SameSide empowers grassroots political action through cultural activities such as music, arts, and food. The platform facilitates interesting experiences that not only engage supporters but also unlock opportunities for political activism, making it easier for individuals to contribute to causes they care about while hosting events.

Mobilize

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Mobilize is an event management and volunteer recruitment platform designed for mission-driven organizations and their supporters. The platform facilitates the recruitment of volunteers, provides organizers with timely updates, and enables the sharing of events with partners. By optimizing social recruitment and leveraging cross-promotions, Mobilize effectively connects activists, progressive organizations, and democratic campaigns, helping them to mobilize resources and achieve their goals.
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