1984 Ventures
VC
2017
$250 M
San Francisco, California, United States
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Profile
1984 Ventures is a venture capital firm based in San Francisco, founded in 2017. The firm focuses on early-stage investments, primarily in seed and pre-seed rounds, targeting startups that use software to disrupt established industries. Inspired by the 1984 Macintosh launch, 1984 Ventures believes in the potential of agile startups to create innovative solutions that challenge larger companies.
The firm invests in founders with strong engineering cultures and deep industry insights, typically using SAFE or equity instruments with check sizes ranging from $500,000 to $2 million. While they do not take board seats, they provide strategic support to their portfolio companies, assisting with recruiting, fundraising, and preparing for Series A rounds. Their investment focus spans various sectors, including PropTech, SaaS, FinTech, AI, and healthcare, primarily in the United States, with some interest in Europe and Latin America.
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1984 Ventures Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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1984 Ventures Fund I
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Fashion/Beauty
Financial Services
Fintech
Healthcare Services
SaaS
Security
Software
Transportation
HealthTech
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$42 M
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November 2018
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1984 Ventures Fund II
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Education
Fashion/Beauty
Financial Services
Fintech
SaaS
Security
Software
Energy
CleanTech
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$60 M
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March 2021
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