1984 Ventures

About The Fund

1984 Ventures is a venture capital fund based in San Francisco, California, specializing in seed to Series A investments, with an expertise in equity. They focus on backing formidable teams developing software solutions for large markets in untraditional or 'unsexy' industries. Known for investing in a broad spectrum of sectors, 1984 Ventures targets areas including Software (Web, Marketplace, SaaS), PropTech, BioTech, Business Solutions, FinTech, Retail, Sales, Marketing, IoT, A.I., HealthTech, Cloud Services, Local commerce, Logistics, Medical Devices, Payments, Real Estate, Healthcare, Consumer, Pharmaceutical, and Women Focused initiatives. With a minimum investment size of $100,000 and a maximum of $10,000,000, their 'sweet spot' for investment typically lies around $1,000,000. The fund manages assets worth approximately $42,300,000 and has specialities that include Seed, Startup, Early Stage, and Pre-seed investments. Unlike many other funds, 1984 Ventures does not take board seats but instead offers significant support in recruiting, fundraising, and strategic advisory services, striving to prepare their portfolio for subsequent financing rounds, especially an outstanding Series A. The firm's philosophy is underpinned by a no buzzword, no hype approach, favoring founders with grit, industry insights, and strong engineering cultures. Their investment team, comprised of individuals with diverse experiences in entrepreneurship, software development, and healthcare, reflects their broad sector focus. The firm is also affiliated with senior advisors and technology partners that bring additional depth and networking opportunities. Their portfolio spans various industries and includes companies that have shown remarkable growth and market leadership in their respective domains. In addition to capital, 1984 Ventures provides valuable resources, including the 1984 Founders Handbook, to guide entrepreneurs through company founding, fundraising, recruitment, and operations.