1984.vc

What is 1984.vc?

1984.vc is an early stage venture capital firm that specializes in seed investments. Named after the iconic year when Apple challenged incumbents with the Macintosh, symbolizing the power of nimble startups to disrupt industries with great software and agility, 1984.vc embodies this ethos in its investment philosophy. They target founders who are building amazing software to upend any industry, and back them with necessary support to grow and succeed.

1984.vc invests only at the seed stage, focusing on areas where they have deep expertise and can provide the most value.

They are particularly drawn to founders who demonstrate grit, have valuable industry insights, and foster a strong engineering culture. Investment methods include SAFE notes or equity, and the fund can either lead rounds or participate in them.

Rather than taking board seats, 1984.vc prefers to offer hands-on support through recruiting, fundraising, and 'founder therapy,' ensuring portfolio companies are well-prepared for Series A funding and beyond. Their team is composed of seasoned professionals and entrepreneurs, including Managing Partner Ramy Adeeb, who has extensive industry experience and a successful track record with companies such as Snip.it and Tellme Networks. The investment team also brings expertise in specific sectors, helping portfolio companies with technical vision and execution.

In healthcare, they provide ventures with insights from experience at the intersection of healthcare and entrepreneurship. The firm has a strong network, with senior advisors from diverse backgrounds providing additional guidance.

They support entrepreneurs across various domains, including Vertical SaaS, AI/ML, OSS/Devtools, Digital Health, and more. The portfolio showcases investments in groundbreaking solutions addressing inefficiencies in service contractors management, retail predictive analytics, rental cars on demand, agriculture labor marketplaces, specialty medication access, and many other fields.

Importantly, 1984.vc values deep conversations with founders over generic advice, providing resources for company founding, fundraising, and operations. Their office is located at 44 Tehama Street, San Francisco, CA.

Through their hands-on approach and selective focus, 1984.vc aims to empower the next wave of startups that hold the potential to become industry leaders.