1843 Capital
Venture capitalWashington · Seed–Series B · 6 people tracked
Also known as 1843 CAPITAL VENTURES
Investment thesis
1843 Capital targets what it calls the AgeTech and Longevity opportunity, driven by demographic shifts such as the growing 65+ population (projected to reach over 78M by 2030) and the significant economic power of Americans over 50, whose spending is expected to expand substantially by 2050. The firm supports founders with capital, counsel, and connectivity, drawing on over 100 years of combined investing, marketing, and operational experience to help grow companies addressing longer, healthier lifespans.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 6 people
from the firm's website & public directoriesWhat they invest in
from 11 of 12 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×9Digital Health ×6SaaS ×3Wellness & Fitness ×3Advanced Manufacturing ×2AI & Machine Learning ×2Impact & Social Good ×2Mobility & Transportation ×2
HQs:United States×9
Who they back
founder profiles across 10 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×42 founders×33 founders×24+ founders×1
Investments · 12 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2024 · 12022 · 23 dated
Recuro is a virtual-first digital health platform that provides primary care, behavioral health, urgent care, and supplemental benefits (pharmacy, care management, advocacy) to patients, employers, health plans, and providers.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaSRichardson, US
Michael Brombach(Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder)Michael Gorton(Chief Executive Officer)inDr. Kate Sowerwine(Chief Medical Officer)John Halsey(Director)Kris Engskov(Director)William Paiva(Director)
Board seatTracy Chadwell· per SEC Form D
Co-investors4D CapitalARCH Venture PartnersCortado VenturesCure VenturesGlobal Insurance Accelerator
Cariloop provides digital and human-centered support services to relieve stress and anxiety experienced by family caregivers.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechHR TechImpact & Social GoodSaaSDallas, US
Michael Walsh(Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Board Chair)inSteven Theesfeld(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMichael Stoltz(Director)
Co-investorsABS Capital PartnersGreen Park & Golf VenturesHealth WildcattersKCRise FundNoro-Moseley PartnersRise of the Rest Seed
Function Health provides routine whole-body lab testing, advanced imaging, and access to top doctors to help individuals achieve preventive health awareness and disease avoidance.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Mark Hyman, M.D.(CMO)Mark Hyman(CMO)Jonathan Swerdlin(Founder)inPranitha Patil(Founder)in
Co-investorsAble PartnersAglae VenturesAndreessen HorowitzBattery VenturesBlue Ivy VenturesBroadLight Capital+23 more
HopSkipDrive operates a marketplace and software platform connecting students and other individuals needing support to vetted caregivers for transportation, while providing school districts with tools like RouteWise AI to optimize their transportation operations.
B2B MarketplacesEdTechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSLos Angeles, US
Carolyn Yashari Becher(Executive Officer)Joanna McFarland(Executive Officer, Director)inJanelle McGlothlin(Executive Officer)
BoardGreg Bettinelli(Director)in
Co-investorsBascom VenturesBuilders + BackersEnergy Impact PartnersFirstMark CapitalGreycroftHalogen Ventures Management Company Llc+7 more
Co-investorsBehind Genius VenturesCake Ventures
Lotus makes a wearable ring that controls smart home devices through pointing gestures, requiring no app, WiFi setup, or complex installation.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerHardwareHealthtechIoTPropTechSan Jose, US
Anjali Nennelli(Founder)in
Co-investorsTechstars
Manta Cares provides a digital health platform for cancer patients, care partners, and healthcare providers, offering clinically reviewed insights, practical tools, a podcast, and a community.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Samira Daswani(Founder & CEO)
Co-investorsPear VCSozo Ventures
May Mobility develops multi-policy decision-making technology for autonomous vehicles that processes real-time sensor data to analyze driving scenarios and optimize safety.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningMobility & TransportationRoboticsAnn Arbor, US
Edwin Olson(Founder/CEO)inDr. Edwin Olson(CEO and Founder)in
Co-investorsMillennium New HorizonsBase Venture Management, Inc.BMW i VenturesExpansion Venture CapitalLG Technology VenturesLudlow Ventures+8 more
MIDI develops digital health solutions for patients and clinicians to improve access to and delivery of care across diverse populations.
Digital HealthHealthtechLos Altos Hills, US
Joanna Stober(Executive Officer, Director)Sharon Meers(Executive Officer, Director)inJoanna Strober(Founder)in
BoardAllison Gates(Director)in
Co-investors25MadisonAble PartnersAdvance Venture PartnersCity Lightf7 VenturesFelicis Ventures+13 more
Pluto aggregates fragmented medical, insurance, and social determinants data from US health systems and applies AI-driven clinical intelligence to identify care gaps and coordinate delivery of preventive care, screenings, and clinical trial enrollment.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
Co-investorsAsset Management CompanySierra Ventures
Rippl delivers evidence-based dementia care through a combination of technology and human support for people living with dementia and their families.
Digital HealthHealthtechSeattle, US
Kris Engskov(Co-founder & CEO)Robert Nelsen(Co-Founder & Board Chair)Paul Engskov(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardHolly Maloney(Director)inIyah Romm(Director)Ryan Watts(Director)
Co-investorsARCH Venture PartnersCity LightEquitage Ventures, L.L.C.GV (Google Ventures)General Catalyst
tendercare is a free platform for family caregivers that organizes information, coordinates care, and connects users to vetted professional services for elder and adult care.
HealthtechImpact & Social GoodWellness & Fitness
Shauna Sweeney(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsHannah Grey VenturesLOWERCARBONLowercarbon CapitalOverwater Ventures LlcFullCircle
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companies
Tender · tradingview.com · Jul 17, 2026

Function Health · fiercehealthcare.com · Jul 15, 2026
Lotus Labs · investing.com · Jul 13, 2026
May Mobility · techcrunch.com · May 24, 2026
Manta Cares · oncodaily.com · Nov 25, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has 1843 Capital made?
- 1843 Capital has 12 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does 1843 Capital invest at?
- 1843 Capital invests at the Seed, Series A, Series B stages.
- What sectors does 1843 Capital focus on?
- 1843 Capital focuses on Digital Health, Healthtech, Longevity, Wellness & Fitness.
- Where is 1843 Capital located?
- 1843 Capital is headquartered in Washington, US.
- Who does 1843 Capital co-invest with?
- 1843 Capital most often shares deals with Able Partners, ARCH Venture Partners, City Light, among 82 tracked co-investors.
Media · Podcasts & interviews
featuring the teamWhat VCs Really Want From AgeTech Startups | The AgeTech Podcast S5E4 with Tracy Chadwell From 1843 Capital - TheGerontechnologist
Keren Etkin · Tracy Chadwell · thegerontechnologist.com
What VCs Really Want From AgeTech Startups - With Tracy Chadwell from 1843 Capital
Keren Etkin | TheGerontechnologist · Tracy Chadwell
Celebrations Chatter with Jim McCann and Tracy Chadwell - Founder, 1843 Capital
1800Flowers.com · Tracy Chadwell
Full Vlog - Tracy Chadwell, Founding Partner, 1843 Capital
51 Labs · Tracy Chadwell
How Tracy Chadwell Found Balance By Becoming Her Own Boss With 1843 Capital
Tracy Chadwell · forbes.com
"1843 Capital" - Tracy Chadwell, Founder of 1843 Capital
51 Labs · Tracy Chadwell
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