1843 Capital
Washington · Series A–Series B · 5 people tracked
Investment thesis
1843 Capital invests in AgeTech and Longevity companies addressing the needs of the growing elderly population. The firm recognizes a significant demographic shift with the 65+ population expected to exceed 78 million by 2030 and controlling 70% of US disposable income. This demographic segment represents a largely untapped market opportunity, projected to grow to a $30 trillion economy by 2050. The firm provides capital, strategic counsel, and network connectivity to help founders build solutions in this space, drawing on over 100 years of combined investing, marketing, and operational experience from its team.
Source: firm website, verified Jul 20, 2026.
Team · 5 people
from the firm's websiteTracy Chadwell founded 1843 Capital and is a recognized leader in venture capital, named to Forbes' inaugural '50 over 50' list in 2021. She made early investments in Beautycounter and Tempo Automation, and previously was a partner at Baker Capital and VP at Robertson Stephens, with early-career experience in cross-border transactions between the US and Asia.
Gwen Weiss is a CPA with over 20 years of experience in financial management, accounting, and venture fund administration. She previously served as Controller at Bedford Funding and held multiple finance roles at Oak Investment Partners, where she managed accounting, portfolio valuation, and SEC reporting.
Brian Geyser is a Yale-trained nurse practitioner and healthcare executive with over 30 years of clinical and business experience, including expertise in pediatric and geriatric psychiatry. He currently serves as VP of Clinical Innovation and Chief Clinical Officer at Maplewood Senior Living, overseeing care delivery across multiple states.
Sharon Rodriguez is a global senior executive with experience transforming business operations through technology. She began her career in pharmaceuticals and held leadership roles at AIG and MetLife before joining Unqork as Chief Customer Officer, where she scaled customer-facing functions and helped the company reach a $2B Series C valuation.
Larry Flanagan was President and CEO of AARP Services from 2014–2019 and formerly served as Executive Dean at the University of New Haven College of Business. He held senior marketing and partnership roles at MasterCard, Procter & Gamble, and L'Oreal, and helped launch MasterCard's 'Priceless' campaign.
What they invest in
from 10 of 12 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×8Digital Health ×5SaaS ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Impact & Social Good ×2Mobility & Transportation ×2Wellness & Fitness ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1
HQs:United States×7
Investments · 12 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathCariloop provides digital and human-centered support services to relieve stress and anxiety experienced by family caregivers. The platform serves individuals managing the care of aging parents, children, and other loved ones.
Enterprise SoftwareHealthtechHR TechImpact & Social GoodSaaS
Michael Walsh(Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Board Chair)
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. The company combines medical diagnostics with technology to give patients comprehensive health insights.
Digital HealthHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Mark Hyman, M.D.(CMO)Mark Hyman(CMO)
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. The company focuses on supplemental school transportation to improve educational access and equity.
B2B MarketplacesEdTechLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationSaaSLos Angeles, US
Three working moms (names not provided)
Lotus makes a wearable ring that controls smart home devices through pointing gestures, requiring no app, WiFi setup, or complex installation. It is designed as assistive technology for home control and independence.
ConsumerHardwareHealthtechIoTPropTechSan Jose, US
May Mobility develops multi-policy decision-making technology for autonomous vehicles that processes real-time sensor data to analyze driving scenarios and optimize safety. The technology is designed for autonomous mobility applications.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningMobility & TransportationRoboticsAnn Arbor, US
Edwin Olson(Founder/CEO)inDr. Edwin Olson(CEO and Founder)
MIDI develops digital health solutions for patients and clinicians to improve access to and delivery of care across diverse populations. The company takes an experimental approach to building tools that address unmet clinical needs.
Digital HealthHealthtech
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. The platform serves health systems, pharmaceutical companies, and community organizations to improve patient outcomes and health equity.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthHealthtech
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. The company delivers customizable virtual care solutions designed to improve access, member engagement, and health equity.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS
Dr. Kate Sowerwine(Chief Medical Officer)Michael Brombach(Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder)
Rippl delivers evidence-based dementia care through a combination of technology and human support for people living with dementia and their families. The company operates a care model designed to provide personalized support when and where patients and caregivers need it.
Digital HealthHealthtech
Kris Engskov(Co-founder & CEO)Robert Nelsen(Co-Founder & Board Chair)
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. The company generates revenue through memberships of vetted eldercare service providers in its Trusted Network directory.
HealthtechImpact & Social GoodWellness & Fitness
Shauna Sweeney(Founder & CEO)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does 1843 Capital invest at?
- 1843 Capital invests at the Series A, Series B stages.
- What sectors does 1843 Capital focus on?
- 1843 Capital focuses on Longevity.
- Where is 1843 Capital located?
- 1843 Capital is headquartered in Washington, US.
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