Entry stagePre-seed, Seed
Check size$25K to $1M
Leads roundsYes
FocusGeneralist
Latest fundn/a
Investing team4 peopleNo activity since Sep
Who you would pitch at 1517 Fund
4 people on the investing team, 4 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.
Danielle StrachmanGeneral Partner + Co-FounderShe previously led design and operations for the Thiel Fellowship and co-founded Innovations Academy.
Michael GibsonGeneral Partner + Co-FounderHe focuses on supporting uncredentialed founders and scientists.
Nick ArnettPartnerHe previously worked at the Thiel Fellowship and founded the WayPaver Foundation.
Zak SlaybackPartnerHe writes about various topics on a personal substack.
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Writes $25K to $1M checks. Its smallest check is larger than 1% of firms in the atlas.
Bars: how many firms in the atlas report each band. Highlighted: this firm.No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.
Weekly count of activity updates. Activity is not a confirmed deal.Before you pitch
Ownership target5-7%, 7-10%
How to reach them[email protected]
Notable investments
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In their words
1517 Fund - Backing Dropouts, Students & SciFi Science1517 Fund is an anti-establishment educational institution and VC firm backing founders at the earliest stages of their careers and companies.www.1517fund.com
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Raising a pre-seed or seed round? We write $1M to $5M first checks and help founders with distribution. A partner reads every deck.
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One email when this firm shows new activity. Nothing else.
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What stage does 1517 Fund invest in?
1517 Fund reports entry at pre-seed, seed.
How much does 1517 Fund invest?
1517 Fund reports checks of $25K to $1M.
Does 1517 Fund lead rounds?
Yes. 1517 Fund says it can lead.
Who are the partners at 1517 Fund?
Danielle Strachman (General Partner + Co-Founder), Michael Gibson (General Partner + Co-Founder), Nick Arnett (Partner), Zak Slayback (Partner).
Is 1517 Fund active right now?
No recent activity since September 2026.
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