1864 Fund
Non-Traditional Founders & Markets | Seed Stage Opportunities | Economic Diversification & Development
1864 is the year that our home state, Nevada, joined the Union. We were “battle born” into the US Civil War as a key and influential resource in the defeat of the Confederacy. Join our Battle Born tradition as an investor or founder.
Our Focus
We believe that value and talent found outside of traditional venture enclaves (California, Massachusetts, New York) present an exceptional return opportunity absent provincial exuberance.
Stage
We lead or participate in seed rounds across sectors as clear-sighted supporters of companies with pragmatic value propositions and exceptional teams.
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Goal
We drive opportunistic returns while making an impact in the communities we serve through economic development, diversification, and resiliency,
Business
Capital efficient companies addressing outsized market opportunities with technology driven competitive advantages.
- Portfolio Diversification independent from traditional equity or fixed income investments
- Early access through StartupNV’s extensive network
- Nevada investments matched 1:1 (up to $300K) by the State of Nevada through exclusive SSBCI funding
- Support for entrepreneurs, job creation, economic diversification and growth impacting Nevada and the American West
Why invest in 1864?
About
As a $10M seed-stage fund, The 1864 Fund is affiliated with StartUpNV’s programs supporting early-stage companies and founders. The Fund is based in Nevada but invests regionally. We partner with local economic development authorities to maximize the access founders from the American interior have to capital. Investments are generally between $250K and $500K in rounds from $500K – $2.5M.
