1984 Ventures

About

1984 Ventures is a venture capital firm located in San Francisco, California. The firm focuses on investing in early-stage startups that leverage software to address real-world challenges. Named after the year Apple launched the Macintosh, 1984 Ventures aims to support nimble startups that can disrupt industries with innovative solutions.The firm invests in founders with strong engineering backgrounds and industry insights, primarily in sectors such as health, enterprise, AI, fintech, logistics, proptech, marketplaces, and consumer products. They typically engage in pre-seed and seed funding rounds, using SAFE or equity investments. The team includes experienced partners who provide significant support to portfolio companies, including recruiting and strategic advisory services, while allowing founders to maintain autonomy by not taking board seats.1984 Ventures has a global investment approach, focusing on startups in the USA, Europe, and Latin America.

Benefits

• Funding for pre-seed and seed rounds through SAFE or equity investments.
• Mentorship and strategic advisory services from experienced partners.
• Recruiting support for portfolio companies.
• Autonomy for founders with no board seats taken.
• Global investment approach in the USA, Europe, and Latin America.

Eligibility Criteria

• Startups leveraging software to address real-world challenges.
• Founders with strong engineering backgrounds and industry insights.
• Sectors of interest include health, enterprise, AI, fintech, logistics, proptech, marketplaces, and consumer products.
• Funding stage: Pre-seed and seed rounds.