Investor Type | Firm |
Type of Fund | Other |
Industries | Other • IT (& TMT) • Education • HealthTech (& Fitness) • GovTech • Material Science |
Stages | Early,Seed, Series A |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $100,000 - $10,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $1,000,000 |
1776 is an investment fund that focuses on accelerating and investing in startups across various sectors that are typically dominated by government regulations. These sectors include education, energy, healthcare, transportation, and government technology (govtech), making it a fund with diverse interests in domains crucial for public services and infrastructure. The fund has a broad range of investment, extending from a minimum of $100,000 to a maximum of $10,000,000, with a sweet spot for investment around $1,000,000. The firm specializes in early-stage investments but is not limited to them; they provide capital support from the seed stage up to Series A round of funding. Founded in 2013, 1776 aims to unite startups with the resources, mentorship, and networks they need to make a meaningful impact in highly regulated industries such as govtech, fintech, smart cities, transportation, education, health, and energy. The firm looks for innovative and scalable solutions that not only have a market fit but also can navigate the complexities of sectors where the government plays an influential role. By bringing together a network of entrepreneurs, experts, and advisors, 1776 creates a supportive ecosystem for startups that are poised to transform these crucial areas. They offer not just funding but also strategic guidance to help these companies scale and succeed.
We only invest in seed stage startups in govtech, fintech, smart cities, transportation, education, health, and energy.