1Sharpe Ventures

1Sharpe Ventures is a venture capital firm specializing in early-stage investments in technology-driven companies that aim to transform traditional industries such as real estate, construction, insurance, and financial services. The firm seeks to bridge the gap between Wall Street and Silicon Valley by investing in the 'Forgotten 50%' of the economy, focusing on sectors that have been underinvested in by traditional venture capital. Their mission is to unlock value in these sectors by leveraging advancements in AI and technology infrastructure to create efficiencies and new norms.

The firm's investment strategy centers on identifying and supporting companies that are leveraging technology to improve the way people access, own, and experience real estate. They focus on sectors such as financial transactions and access to capital, real estate human capital, and data and intelligence. Typical investments range from $500,000 to $2 million, targeting pre-seed to Series A-stage companies. 1Sharpe Ventures operates globally, with a particular emphasis on North America and Europe, and has a portfolio that includes investments in companies like Roofstock, Lessen, and Flock.

1Sharpe Ventures is part of the 1Sharpe Capital platform, which manages over $2 billion in assets across three verticals: credit, housing, and venture. The team comprises experienced entrepreneurs and investors who bring a wealth of operational expertise to their portfolio companies. They are committed to responsible investment and aim to foster innovation and growth in the technology sector by providing capital, expertise, and operational support to early-stage entrepreneurs.