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In 2014, 1776 Ventures was born out of the 1776 incubator based in Washington, DC. 1776 Ventures democratizes seed funding for entrepreneurs around the globe solving important problems in complex markets. 1776 Ventures embodies the best spirit of Washington, DC, with our belief in cultivating private and public partnerships and helping startups navigate massive markets intertwined with government.
We believe that the major financial and impact returns of the next twenty years will come from the collision of startups and government and 1776 Ventures is here to fund startups and help them navigate this world as they scale.
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1776 Ventures Funds
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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1776 Seed Fund
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Education
Healthcare Services
Transportation
Energy
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Pre-seed
Seed
Series A
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$12 M
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June 2015
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FAQs about 1776 Ventures
Is 1776 Ventures a venture capital or private equity firm?
1776 Ventures is a venture capital firm. It backs companies at Seed, writing tickets of $0-1 m.
Where is 1776 Ventures located?
1776 Ventures is located in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.
When was 1776 Ventures founded?
1776 Ventures was founded in 2013.
What sectors and industries does 1776 Ventures invest in?
1776 Ventures invests in companies and startups in Education, Edtech, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Marketing and Advertising, Other, Transportation, AdTech, Healthcare Services, Energy.
What is 1776 Ventures geographical focus of investments?
1776 Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.
At what stages of companies and startups does 1776 Ventures typically invest in?
1776 Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed.
What is the usual amount of 1776 Ventures investment?
1776 Ventures usually invests $0-1 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for 1776 Ventures?
1776 Ventures has around $13m assets under management.
When was 1776 Ventures last fund created?
1776 Ventures last fund was created/launched in 2015-06-24
What are the contacts of 1776 Ventures?
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