1517 Fund
1517 Fund is an early-stage venture capital fund founded in 2015 by Danielle Strachman and Michael Gibson. It focuses on supporting college dropouts, renegade students, and deep-tech scientists by providing financial backing and community resources. The fund aims to challenge conventional education systems and empower innovators who are often overlooked. 1517 Fund offers initial investments ranging from $50,000 to $1,000,000, primarily targeting pre-seed and seed-stage companies. It has committed $175 million in capital to date, with a focus on deep technology, software, hardware, biotech, an
Investing activity
1517 Fund is listed on AI Lounge as a venture capital investor based in Telluride, Colorado, United States. The deals desk records Series A and later AI rounds and seeds over $10M, so smaller checks may not show here yet.
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Frequently asked questions about 1517 Fund
Where is 1517 Fund based?
1517 Fund is based in Telluride, Colorado, United States.
How can founders reach 1517 Fund?
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