Sixty8 Capital

Sixty8 Capital is a seed-stage venture capital firm based in Indianapolis, Indiana, founded in 2019 by Kelli Jones and Paul Ehlinger. The firm specializes in investing in technology, tech-enabled, and direct-to-consumer startups, with a particular emphasis on supporting entrepreneurs from diverse communities, including Black, Brown, women, and LGBTQ+ founders. Sixty8 Capital is backed by Allos Ventures, which brings 45 years of venture capital experience to the firm, enhancing its commitment to fostering innovation and inclusivity in the startup ecosystem.

Nassir Criss

Principal

Paul Ehlinger

Venture Partner

Kelli Jones

General Partner

16 past transactions

Bump

Seed Round in 2024
Bump is an AI-driven platform that assists creators in managing microadvances for their businesses. It helps track and collect unclaimed revenue, determines eligibility for micro-financing, and facilitates personalized live sessions with industry executives.

PredictionStrike

Series A in 2023
PredictionStrike is a simulated stock market platform that enables users to buy and sell shares of professional athletes, creating a unique investment opportunity in the realm of sports. The platform allows fans to engage with their favorite athletes by analyzing performance metrics and market trends, thereby facilitating an interactive experience. Users can earn monetary returns by trading virtual shares based on athletes' performances, merging the excitement of fantasy sports with investment strategies. This innovative approach offers a fresh way for sports enthusiasts to connect with athletes while exploring the dynamics of a competitive financial market.

AfterSchool HQ

Seed Round in 2023
AfterSchool HQ is a company that offers a youth program management software aimed at enhancing the after-school and summer learning experience for children. The platform facilitates the connection between youth and various engaging programs, allowing parents to easily find, register for, and pay for activities online. By replacing traditional extracurricular activity flyers in schools, AfterSchool HQ streamlines the process for parents and helps students explore their interests and talents while fostering friendships with peers who share similar passions.

ZeroCarb LYFE

Venture Round in 2023
ZeroCarbLYFE is a food tech company with the mission to bring joy into healthy food. We invented multiple high proteins, and low/no carb foods that taste as good as or better than carb-loaded alternatives.

Qualifi

Venture Round in 2023
Qualifi streamlines recruitment by offering an on-demand phone interview platform. It enables recruiters to efficiently screen candidates while maintaining a personal touch, reducing the hiring process from typical 16-24 days to just one day for most responses.

WorkTorch

Seed Round in 2022
WorkTorch is a career discovery platform focused on the service economy, specifically catering to skilled trade and service industry workers. The company facilitates connections between job seekers and employers through its online marketplace, which matches suitable candidates with blue-collar job opportunities. By addressing the challenges in the hiring process, WorkTorch helps employers access a more engaged and aligned talent pool while assisting job seekers in finding fulfilling career paths and advancement opportunities.

PredictionStrike

Seed Round in 2022
PredictionStrike is a simulated stock market platform that enables users to buy and sell shares of professional athletes, creating a unique investment opportunity in the realm of sports. The platform allows fans to engage with their favorite athletes by analyzing performance metrics and market trends, thereby facilitating an interactive experience. Users can earn monetary returns by trading virtual shares based on athletes' performances, merging the excitement of fantasy sports with investment strategies. This innovative approach offers a fresh way for sports enthusiasts to connect with athletes while exploring the dynamics of a competitive financial market.

AfterSchool HQ

Seed Round in 2022
AfterSchool HQ is a company that offers a youth program management software aimed at enhancing the after-school and summer learning experience for children. The platform facilitates the connection between youth and various engaging programs, allowing parents to easily find, register for, and pay for activities online. By replacing traditional extracurricular activity flyers in schools, AfterSchool HQ streamlines the process for parents and helps students explore their interests and talents while fostering friendships with peers who share similar passions.

Bloomi

Seed Round in 2022
Bloomi is a wellness company focused on intimacy products. It offers non-toxic, body-safe items designed for women's intimate care, featuring soft cotton spandex jersey and leak-proof protection.

Qualifi

Seed Round in 2022
Qualifi streamlines recruitment by offering an on-demand phone interview platform. It enables recruiters to efficiently screen candidates while maintaining a personal touch, reducing the hiring process from typical 16-24 days to just one day for most responses.

WorkTorch

Pre Seed Round in 2021
WorkTorch is a career discovery platform focused on the service economy, specifically catering to skilled trade and service industry workers. The company facilitates connections between job seekers and employers through its online marketplace, which matches suitable candidates with blue-collar job opportunities. By addressing the challenges in the hiring process, WorkTorch helps employers access a more engaged and aligned talent pool while assisting job seekers in finding fulfilling career paths and advancement opportunities.

SupplyHive

Seed Round in 2021
SupplyHive is a software company specializing in supplier performance review. Its platform enables businesses to understand their suppliers better by measuring key performance indicators, identifying trends, and automating action plans using predictive analytics.

Ellipsis Education

Seed Round in 2021
Ellipsis Education provides comprehensive computer science curriculum for K-12 schools through its platform Codelicious. The platform offers customizable, grade-level differentiated learning pathways, empowering educators to teach critical thinking and problem-solving skills while fostering collaboration.

Qualifi

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Qualifi streamlines recruitment by offering an on-demand phone interview platform. It enables recruiters to efficiently screen candidates while maintaining a personal touch, reducing the hiring process from typical 16-24 days to just one day for most responses.

Bump

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Bump is an AI-driven platform that assists creators in managing microadvances for their businesses. It helps track and collect unclaimed revenue, determines eligibility for micro-financing, and facilitates personalized live sessions with industry executives.

SupplyHive

Seed Round in 2021
SupplyHive is a software company specializing in supplier performance review. Its platform enables businesses to understand their suppliers better by measuring key performance indicators, identifying trends, and automating action plans using predictive analytics.
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