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ACTIVE
Global HQ
California, United States
Countries of investment
  • USA
Investment stages
  • Pre-Seed
  • Seed
Industries
  • Fintech
  • AI
  • Health Tech
  • Blockchain
  • Cryptocurrency
About
1517 Fund is an anti-establishment educational institution and VC firm that supports young founders, dropouts, renegade students, and deep tech scientists at the earliest stages of their careers and companies. They provide grant, pre-seed, and seed funding to help turn unconventional ideas into thriving businesses.
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$100K
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$500K
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Investment Thesis

1435 Capital SLLC invests in early to growth stage companies with a focus on innovative and high impact sectors. The firm seeks opportunities in technology, healthcare, renewable energy, and fintech, aiming to support startups that demonstrate strong growth potential and the ability to disrupt traditional markets.
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Portfolio

Luminar Technologies

Figma

Boom Supersonic

Emerald Cloud Lab

Astranis

Colossal Biosciences

Synthego

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