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1517 Fund

Early-stage fund backing dropouts, young founders and deep tech scientists outside conventional routes

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About 1517 Fund

1517 Fund is an investor that backs dropouts, renegade students and deep-tech scientists at the earliest stages of their companies. It began in 2015, and its founders co-created the Thiel Fellowship with Peter Thiel in 2010.

Products and services

  • Earliest-stage funding: invests before most venture firms would.
  • Support for makers and hackers: works with people who build projects on their own time.
  • Early relationships: engages with young people before they apply for fellowships or meet investors.
  • Career and venture help: helps people start, build and grow ventures or insights.

Who it serves

The fund serves young, uncredentialed founders and scientists. Its stated view is that strong founders appear without formal credentials. Danielle, a cofounder and general partner, ran design and operations for the Thiel Fellowship, and Michael is also a cofounder and general partner.

Key facts

  • Founded: 2015
  • Origins: Co-founded the Thiel Fellowship in 2010
  • Stage: Earliest stage

Profile written by TrustList from the business's own published information, Oct 2026.

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