At a Glance
1776 Ventures emerged from the 1776 startup campus and incubator founded in Washington, DC in 2013 by Donna Harris and Evan Burfield. The firm focuses on what it calls 'challenge cities' - areas where startups face significant regulatory hurdles but can create meaningful societal impact. Their investment approach centers on companies that must navigate complex regulatory environments in sectors like healthcare, education, energy, and transportation. The firm has been particularly active in the civic tech and regulatory technology space, backing companies that work with government agencies and enterprises. 1776 Ventures believes that the biggest opportunities exist at the intersection of technology and regulation, where successful companies can create sustainable competitive moats through regulatory expertise and relationships.
“Invests in startups solving problems in highly regulated industries including healthcare, education, energy, cities, and financial services.”
1776 Ventures primarily invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B+ stages. This means they focus on companies that are at the earliest idea or prototype phase.
1776 Ventures is headquartered in Washington, DC. Many of their portfolio companies are also based in this region, though they invest across geographies.
1776 Ventures focuses on investments in Aerospace & Defense, Digital Health, Other, Consumer, Fintech. Their portfolio reflects deep expertise and networks within these sectors.
1776 Ventures's typical investment check size ranges from $. to $.. Actual amounts may vary based on the stage, sector, and specific opportunity.
