1863? Ventures

Since our founding, we’ve proudly helped New Majority founders: ? Create over 2,500 new jobs ? Maintain 3-6 months of cash reserves on average ? Raise over $10M in equity and debt post-graduation At 1863 Ventures, we’re all about turning potential into progress and ideas into impact. ????

As we reflect on this year, we are filled with gratitude for our incredible community of founders, partners, and supporters. Together, we’ve made strides toward building wealth, creating opportunities, and driving change for New Majority entrepreneurs. Here’s to a season of joy, love, and prosperity—and an even brighter year ahead! ????

We are so grateful to have invested in so many incredible New Majority Founders! Watching their journeys unfold and seeing the wealth, jobs, and innovation they create inspires us every day.?

We are deeply grateful to all our incredible alumni for placing their faith and trust in the 1863 team. ? Your success inspires us every day, and we’re proud to celebrate the journey we’ve shared together.

Congratulations to our very own Melissa Bradley for making ForbesBLK50 List, the inaugural list of the most powerful, impactful and wealthiest Black Americans. https://lnkd.in/eszJPfFT

Thanks to our current board members, Sindhu Lakshmanan, Tammy H., Graham M., Gwyneth Gaul, CAP?, Rashmi P., and Marissa Mahoney, for their guidance and support.

Shout out to the original advisors to 1863! We extend a heartfelt thank you to Marissa Mahoney, Graham McLaughlin, Jenn Flynn, Vonetta Young, Rustin Brown, Mamta Patel, and Daniel Arellano.

As we transform into New Majority Ventures, we're answering your top questions! Check out this chart to learn what is staying the same and what's changing. Stay tuned for more details, and thank you for being part of this journey with us!

1863 has been supported by amazing funders; thank you! Shout out to Citi Foundation, Wells Fargo Foundation, Capital One, M&T Bank, W.K. Kellogg Foundation, Comcast, Principal Financial Group, Walmart, Surdna Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, and many others.

?? This Thanksgiving, we’re grateful for the incredible community of founders, partners, and supporters who have been part of our journey. Together, we’ve created milestones, empowered New Majority entrepreneurs, and built a legacy of impact.? Our mission remains unwavering as we step into a new chapter as New Majority Ventures. Thank you for being with us every step of the way, wishing you and your loved ones a joyful, abundant, and happy Thanksgiving! ????