1843 Capital
Venture capitalWashington · Seed–Series B · 7 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 · 7 people
from the firm's website & public directories
What they invest in
from 11 of 12 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×9Digital Health ×6SaaS ×3Wellness & Fitness ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Impact & Social Good ×2Mobility & Transportation ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1
HQs:United States×9
Investments · 12 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathRecuro 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)Dr. Kate Sowerwine(Chief Medical Officer)John Halsey(Director)Michael Moradi(Director)Michael Gorton(Chief Executive Officer)Kris Engskov(Director)
Board seatTracy Killoren Chadwell· per SEC Form D
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)Steven Theesfeld(Executive Officer, Director)Michael Stoltz(Director)
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)
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)Greg Bettinelli(Director)Joanna McFarland(Executive Officer, Director)inJanelle McGlothlin(Executive Officer)
Lotus makes a wearable ring that controls smart home devices through pointing gestures, requiring no app, WiFi setup, or complex installation.
ConsumerHardwareHealthtechIoTPropTechSan Jose, US
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)
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
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
Allison Gates(Director)Joanna Stober(Executive Officer, Director)Sharon Meers(Executive Officer, Director)
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
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)Iyah Romm(Director)Ryan Watts(Director)
Frequently asked questions
- 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.
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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