1809 Capital

1809 Capital is a venture capital firm based in Oxford, Ohio, established in 2022. The firm focuses on investing in growth-stage technology companies worldwide, utilizing a network of Miami University alumni-managed venture funds and startups. Their investment strategy emphasizes financial returns while fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within the Miami University community.

The firm's approach includes active value creation, offering more than just capital by providing strategic guidance, executive recruitment, partnership connections, and support for follow-on funding. They concentrate on growth-stage tech investments, typically Series A and beyond, where product-market fit is established, and revenue is scaling. Their selective, national reach allows them to access national opportunities while concentrating in the Midwest, where capital efficiency and valuation discipline create conditions for outsized returns.

In addition to financial returns, 1809 Capital is committed to reinvesting 60% of their carried interest back into Miami University and providing experiential learning opportunities. This mission aims to drive innovation, entrepreneurship, and long-term impact for the next generation, supporting the university's entrepreneurial ecosystem and fostering connections between alumni and current students.