1839 Ventures

What they do

1839 Ventures is a thesis-driven venture capital firm headquartered in Austin, Texas. The firm focuses on investing in early and growth-stage companies that can scale effectively, aim to dominate their market, and demonstrate exit potential. Its network spans the globe, but it primarily invests in Texas-based companies. 1839 Ventures typically leads investments or is the first institutional investor and qualifies as an exempt reporting adviser.

What they look for

1839 Ventures invests in early and growth-stage technology companies that can scale effectively, are apt to dominate a given market, and display clear exit potential. They utilize a thesis-driven and thematic approach, focusing on exceptional entrepreneurs and superior teams. The firm looks for companies with defensible products or services, typically through intellectual property protection, and founders who are coachable and can execute.

Stage

Seed, Series A, Series B+

Sectors

SaaS, Media

Based

Lakeway, US