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.

Below is our list of the best 5 VC firms in Indianapolis.

Failory's Top 5 Picks

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, Seed
Nº of Investments134 (37 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits26
Contactinfo@highalpha.com / 317-777-6760

BioCrossroads 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, Seed
Nº of Investments24 (3 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits4 (1 IPO'd)
Contact317-238-2450

Investing 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 StageSeed
Nº of Investments16 (1 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits2
Contactweare@sixty8.capital / 317-663-9382

As 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, Seed
Nº of Investments265 (123 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits26
Contactinfo@elevateventures.com / 317.975.1901

HG 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$10M
IndustriesInternet & Mobile, Climate & Sustainability, IoT, Fintech, AI & ML, Transportation, Industrial, Infrastructure, Energy
Investment StageEarly Stage, Initial Coin Offering, Late Stage, Seed, Growth
Nº of Investments45 (17 as Lead Investor)
Nº of Exits3 (1 IPO'd)
Top Portfolio StartupsRomeo Power Technology, 120 Water, Valerran
Contact(317) 872-6010