1517: A technology startup fund providing pre-seed and seed funding support.
Location
San Francisco, CA, US
Founded
2015
1517 Fund is a technology startup fund that focuses on providing pre-seed and seed funding to founders at the earliest stages of their companies. The firm is particularly interested in supporting dropouts and "sci-fi scientists" who are tackling hard problems. Their investment approach is designed to help entrepreneurs escape traditional career paths and build innovative ventures.
Notable portfolio companies backed by 1517 Fund include Deepgram, Lambda, Luminar Technologies, and Space Perspective. The firm is led by key partners with a strong background in technology and entrepreneurship. 1517 Fund's investment philosophy emphasizes backing founders first and providing value-add services to help startups grow and succeed.
1517 Fund - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
