Higher Ground Labs is a venture fund and ecosystem builder dedicated to advancing political progress through technology. Founded in 2017 by Betsy Hoover and Shomik Dutta, the firm invests in and supports companies that enhance democratic processes, focusing on political technology from pre-seed to exit. Since its inception, Higher Ground Labs has invested over $50 million across three funds, supporting more than 70 startups.

Their portfolio includes companies like Avalanche, which guided over $1 billion in battleground messaging in 2020, and BallotReady, which educated over 36 million voters through major social media partnerships in the same year. The firm also offers an accelerator program that provides founders with programming and mentorship to successfully bring their products to campaigns and causes. Their mission is to build and strengthen the political tech ecosystem by connecting users and creators of technology, ensuring that candidates have access to the right tools for effective campaigning.