1517 FUND
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Find your way into 1517 FUND
133 people in our graph share verified history with the 1517 FUND team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.
Joe Lonsdaleunlockedknows Danielle Strachman · together at The Seasteading Institute (overlapped)
×5knows the team · via Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
knows the team · via WayPaver Foundation
×3knows the team · via The Thiel Foundation
knows the team · via NZVC
knows the team · via 1517
1517 is an early-stage venture capital fund and community that backs college dropouts, uncredentialed founders, and deep-tech scientists from the idea/R&D phase through the seed stage. Founded by cofounders of the Thiel Fellowship, it invests across software, hardware, and deep tech, and also runs a grant program and a global community of hackers, makers, and scientists.
Founders & leadership
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Michael GibsonCo-founder & General Partner
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Zak SlaybackPartner
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HayleeOperations Partner
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Frequently asked questions
- What does 1517 FUND do?
- 1517 is an early-stage venture capital fund and community that backs college dropouts, uncredentialed founders, and deep-tech scientists from the idea/R&D phase through the seed stage. Founded by cofounders of the Thiel Fellowship, it invests across software, hardware, and deep tech, and also runs a grant program and a global community of hackers, makers, and scientists.
- Who founded 1517 FUND?
- 1517 FUND was founded by Michael Gibson, Danielle Strachman.
- Who are 1517 FUND's investors?
- 1517 FUND's investors include Invariantes Fund.