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Updated: March 3, 2026
1517 Fund
Founded: 2015
We back founders first.
Total Investments
64
Successful Exits
4
Total Funding Raised
$20M
Number of Funds
1
About the Program
Program Type
Investment Focus Areas
Description
Invests at extreme inception with $50k–$100k R&D checks, favoring founders without undergraduate degrees and deep‑tech sci‑fi projects; runs micro‑grants, teen camps, and a 3,000+ hacker community.
Founded2015
Location
Countries Invested
Investment Offer
Can Lead Rounds
Yes
Details
Avg Check: $50K - $400K ·