COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Colorado ONE Fund, the venture capital arm of ONE Funds dedicated to advancing critical technologies, today announced a seed-stage investment in HighGround, a pioneering platform that accelerates access to the complex U.S. government market for startups, investors, and technology companies.
HighGround addresses the challenges of navigating government procurement by offering a modern, cloud-based platform that streamlines how to unlock the government marketplace. By reducing barriers, HighGround empowers investors and operators to win faster and more efficiently.
“HighGround is tackling one of the most promising—and often overlooked—markets in the U.S. economy,” said Kevin O’Neil, CEO of ONE Funds. “Their platform unlocks significant market potential for dual-use and defense-adjacent technologies while enhancing national security and competitiveness.”
HighGround’s headquarters at Catalyst Campus in downtown Colorado Springs positions the company at the heart of government innovation and technology development. The seed investment will support team growth, feature enhancements, and onboarding of the first cohort of users. Currently in closed beta, HighGround is working with key partners across the government-facing venture and technology ecosystem.
“Partnering with Colorado ONE Fund validates our mission to build a smarter, faster path into the government market,” said John Price, CEO and Co-Founder of HighGround. “Their investment accelerates our vision of transforming how technology companies and investors access this high-potential space.”
About HighGround
HighGround is a SaaS platform designed to help investors and operators seamlessly access and succeed in the U.S. government market. By simplifying compliance, procurement, and market entry, HighGround unlocks growth opportunities across defense, infrastructure, health, and science. Learn more at www.highground.market.
About ONE Funds
Founded in 2023, ONE Funds focuses on impact investing in the defense sector. With a unique ecosystem, ONE Funds connects defense technology innovators with government leadership, applying a strategic consortium model to grow small businesses. Boasting 250 years of cumulative defense experience, ONE Funds invests in aerospace and national defense technologies to deliver strong returns while advancing critical security innovations. As part of ONE Funds, Colorado ONE Fund partners with the Colorado Venture Capital Authority (VCA) to back early-stage, high-impact technologies supporting national defense. Learn more at www.onefunds.com.
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