1863 Ventures: Accelerating startups and scaling new-majority entrepreneurs' businesses.
15
Operating
2018
Washington, DC, US
1863 Ventures is a startup accelerator focused on supporting and scaling businesses led by new-majority entrepreneurs. The firm primarily invests in seed and pre-seed stages, with occasional involvement in debt financing and grant rounds. Their investment focus spans various sectors, including technology, consumer products, and lifestyle brands.
Notable portfolio companies include Brown Toy Box, et Oliva, Flexie, Lillii RNB, and Wellthi. 1863 Ventures offers value-add services to help entrepreneurs scale their businesses, emphasizing support for multicultural markets and women innovators. The accelerator's mission is to create a home for new-majority founders and teams, fostering growth and success in diverse entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Portfolio Companies5
Follow-on Investments1
Current Portfolio Count4
Top Investment Stages
Pre-Seed2 (50.0%)
Seed2 (50.0%)
Stage Mix
Pre-Seed 50%Seed 50%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
