1864 Fund

The 1864 Fund is a seed-stage venture fund affiliated with StartUpNV that invests beyond Nevada into the 'forgotten middle' of America — the intermountain states to the Mississippi and south. The fund addresses the massive capital gap outside traditional tech hubs.

1864 Fund invests in early-revenue, capital-efficient startups in underserved US markets where exceptional founders build businesses without the inflated costs and competitive frenzy of coastal tech ecosystems.

Named for the year Nevada achieved statehood, the 1864 Fund embodies the frontier spirit — backing founders in overlooked markets who demonstrate grit, resourcefulness, and the ability to build significant companies with less capital.