# HighGround

Startup profile on Capital Atlas: https://capitalatlas.ai/startups/highground

- Industry: Software
- Headquarters: Chicago, US
- Website: www.highground.com
- Total disclosed funding: $16M
- Latest round: Series A (Mar 18, 2016)
- Investors on record: 3

## About

HighGround, Inc. specializes in enhancing employee engagement through a comprehensive platform that focuses on recognition and feedback, fostering a positive workplace culture and improving organizational performance.Founded in 2012 and headquartered in Chicago, US, HighGround, Inc. provides an innovative platform for employee engagement. The company underwent a significant change when it was acquired by YouEarnedIt, Inc. in July 2018. Charles Coughlin leads the company as CEO. HighGround has successfully raised USD 7.60 mn through its Series A funding round, which included investors such as Method Capital and Columbus Nova Technology Partners, among others, with a total amount raised equaling USD 7.60 mn.HighGround offers an Employee Experience Platform designed to improve employee engagement, recognition, and workplace culture. Key functionalities include Employee Surveys & Insights for gauging employee sentiment and a Recognition & Rewards module to automate recognition and incentivize employee actions. Its versatile solutions cater to diverse industries including manufacturing, education, technology, and government, deployed across North America and beyond, ensuring seamless integration into existing systems.HighGround employs a subscription-based revenue model with tiered pricing plans suitable for organizations of varying sizes. Clients typically subscribe to comprehensive packages that encompass both Employee Surveys & Insights and Recognition & Rewards functionalities. The B2B transaction structure allows organizations to purchase licenses based on the number of users, fostering recurring annual revenue as companies renew their subscriptions. Pricing plans are tailored to meet the unique needs of each client, ultimately enhancing employee engagement and satisfaction.Following the acquisition by YouEarnedIt, Inc., HighGround aims to innovate further by launching new products focused on enhancing the employee experience. The company plans to expand its reach into additional markets, specifically targeting regions in Europe and Asia by mid-2024. The funding received from the Series A round will be allocated towards these product developments and market expansion strategies, enhancing HighGround's positioning in the competitive employee engagement landscape.

## Funding rounds

- Series A, Mar 18, 2016, $7.6M — Lightbank, Columbus Nova Technology Partners, Method Capital
- Series B, Aug 19, 2014, $8M — Columbus Nova Technology Partners
- Seed, Dec 2, 2012, $0.2M — Lightbank

## Investors

- Lightbank (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/lightbank) — Seed, Series A
- Columbus Nova Technology Partners (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/columbus-nova-technology-partners) — Series B, Series A
- Method Capital (https://capitalatlas.ai/funds/method-capital) — Series A