1776

1776 is a Washington, DC-based seed fund established in 2013 that specializes in investing in startups across various sectors, including education, energy, smart cities, transportation, food and agriculture, fintech, and healthcare. The firm aims to support innovative companies that demonstrate potential for significant impact and growth within these industries. By concentrating on early-stage investments, 1776 seeks to foster the development of solutions that address pressing challenges in society and drive economic progress.

Evan Burfield

Co-Founder

Steven Graubart

Chief Financial Officer

Donna Harris

General Partner

Katie Kiewel

Associate

Charlotte Lee

President

Jennifer L. Maher

Chief Executive Officer

Carter McClure

MD of Pennovation Center

Past deals in District of Columbia

MPOWER Financing

Venture Round in 2020
MPOWER Financing, Public Benefit Corporation provides educational loans to international and DACA students studying in the United States and Canada. The loans provided by the company can be used to cover student related expenses such as basic tuition, housing, food, insurance, and books. The company also provides flexible funding options. Additionally, the company has partnered with different universities to identify potential candidates for loans. MPOWER Financing, Public Benefit Corporation was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Washington, District Of Columbia.

Dorsata

Series A in 2020
Dorsata enables healthcare providers to make better decisions that are informed by data and best practices. The company provides teams of clinicians tools to build, share, and then use defined workflows, called care pathways, for efficient decision-making, documentation, and order entry. Leveraging these clinician-developed care pathways, Dorsata is committed to transforming healthcare from a cost-reduction and quality improvement standpoint. Dorsata was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.

MPOWER Financing

Series B in 2020
MPOWER Financing, Public Benefit Corporation provides educational loans to international and DACA students studying in the United States and Canada. The loans provided by the company can be used to cover student related expenses such as basic tuition, housing, food, insurance, and books. The company also provides flexible funding options. Additionally, the company has partnered with different universities to identify potential candidates for loans. MPOWER Financing, Public Benefit Corporation was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Washington, District Of Columbia.

Dorsata

Seed Round in 2018
Dorsata enables healthcare providers to make better decisions that are informed by data and best practices. The company provides teams of clinicians tools to build, share, and then use defined workflows, called care pathways, for efficient decision-making, documentation, and order entry. Leveraging these clinician-developed care pathways, Dorsata is committed to transforming healthcare from a cost-reduction and quality improvement standpoint. Dorsata was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.

Dorsata

Seed Round in 2017
Dorsata enables healthcare providers to make better decisions that are informed by data and best practices. The company provides teams of clinicians tools to build, share, and then use defined workflows, called care pathways, for efficient decision-making, documentation, and order entry. Leveraging these clinician-developed care pathways, Dorsata is committed to transforming healthcare from a cost-reduction and quality improvement standpoint. Dorsata was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.

MPOWER Financing

Venture Round in 2017
MPOWER Financing, Public Benefit Corporation provides educational loans to international and DACA students studying in the United States and Canada. The loans provided by the company can be used to cover student related expenses such as basic tuition, housing, food, insurance, and books. The company also provides flexible funding options. Additionally, the company has partnered with different universities to identify potential candidates for loans. MPOWER Financing, Public Benefit Corporation was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Washington, District Of Columbia.

MPOWER Financing

Series A in 2016
MPOWER Financing, Public Benefit Corporation provides educational loans to international and DACA students studying in the United States and Canada. The loans provided by the company can be used to cover student related expenses such as basic tuition, housing, food, insurance, and books. The company also provides flexible funding options. Additionally, the company has partnered with different universities to identify potential candidates for loans. MPOWER Financing, Public Benefit Corporation was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Washington, District Of Columbia.

Goodworld

Venture Round in 2016
Goodworld, Inc. operates an online platform that enables users to donate for the causes they care about on Facebook and Twitter using #donate. The company empowers nonprofits to raise money on social media, and users to comment or tweet to a nonprofit, enter payment details, make donations, and share them. Goodworld, Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Washington, District Of Columbia.

Aquicore

Series A in 2016
Aquicore, Inc. is an information technology company that provides a smart building platform specifically designed for the commercial real estate sector. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., Aquicore's cloud-based software offers comprehensive energy management and building connectivity solutions. The platform collects and analyzes building data, utilizing advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to enhance operational efficiency. It consolidates utility accounts for streamlined bill tracking and budgeting, automates meter readings and invoicing, and empowers property management teams to achieve measurable outcomes. Additionally, Aquicore supports businesses in their sustainability efforts by offering tools for ESG data collection, benchmarking, and reporting, which helps organizations identify opportunities for energy savings and meet emissions targets.

Actionfigure

Seed Round in 2016
TransitScreen's software platform provides live transportation information to real estate owners and employers internationally. Our original software product TransitScreen powers live transportation displays in building lobbies that feature public transit, shared bikes, cars and taxis, taxi and ridehailing, and private shuttles. CityMotion is a custom mobile app for commuters that adds employer shuttles and parking, and new product CommuteWise is an education app that creates custom commute plans that make your onboarding process to a new job (or your return to the office) a cinch.

Dorsata

Seed Round in 2016
Dorsata enables healthcare providers to make better decisions that are informed by data and best practices. The company provides teams of clinicians tools to build, share, and then use defined workflows, called care pathways, for efficient decision-making, documentation, and order entry. Leveraging these clinician-developed care pathways, Dorsata is committed to transforming healthcare from a cost-reduction and quality improvement standpoint. Dorsata was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.

Actionfigure

Seed Round in 2015
TransitScreen's software platform provides live transportation information to real estate owners and employers internationally. Our original software product TransitScreen powers live transportation displays in building lobbies that feature public transit, shared bikes, cars and taxis, taxi and ridehailing, and private shuttles. CityMotion is a custom mobile app for commuters that adds employer shuttles and parking, and new product CommuteWise is an education app that creates custom commute plans that make your onboarding process to a new job (or your return to the office) a cinch.

MPOWER Financing

Seed Round in 2015
MPOWER Financing, Public Benefit Corporation provides educational loans to international and DACA students studying in the United States and Canada. The loans provided by the company can be used to cover student related expenses such as basic tuition, housing, food, insurance, and books. The company also provides flexible funding options. Additionally, the company has partnered with different universities to identify potential candidates for loans. MPOWER Financing, Public Benefit Corporation was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Washington, District Of Columbia.

MPOWER Financing

Series A in 2015
MPOWER Financing, Public Benefit Corporation provides educational loans to international and DACA students studying in the United States and Canada. The loans provided by the company can be used to cover student related expenses such as basic tuition, housing, food, insurance, and books. The company also provides flexible funding options. Additionally, the company has partnered with different universities to identify potential candidates for loans. MPOWER Financing, Public Benefit Corporation was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Washington, District Of Columbia.

Aquicore

Seed Round in 2015
Aquicore, Inc. is an information technology company that provides a smart building platform specifically designed for the commercial real estate sector. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Washington, D.C., Aquicore's cloud-based software offers comprehensive energy management and building connectivity solutions. The platform collects and analyzes building data, utilizing advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to enhance operational efficiency. It consolidates utility accounts for streamlined bill tracking and budgeting, automates meter readings and invoicing, and empowers property management teams to achieve measurable outcomes. Additionally, Aquicore supports businesses in their sustainability efforts by offering tools for ESG data collection, benchmarking, and reporting, which helps organizations identify opportunities for energy savings and meet emissions targets.

Babyscripts

Seed Round in 2015
Babyscripts is a digital health platform focused on enhancing prenatal and postpartum care through a virtual approach. Designed to strengthen the relationship between patients and healthcare providers, it offers a mobile app that guides expectant mothers through their pregnancy journey with tasks related to nutrition, exercise, and other relevant behaviors. Upon enrollment by their OBGYN, patients receive a Mommy Kit, which includes internet-enabled devices such as a weight scale and blood pressure cuff. This setup allows mothers to monitor their health at home while staying connected with their healthcare providers. The app automatically captures health readings and compliance data, facilitating real-time feedback and intervention. Babyscripts collaborates with major health systems to improve care for high-risk pregnancies, continuously refining its offerings to reach more expecting mothers and address critical issues such as maternal mortality.

Dorsata

Convertible Note in 2014
Dorsata enables healthcare providers to make better decisions that are informed by data and best practices. The company provides teams of clinicians tools to build, share, and then use defined workflows, called care pathways, for efficient decision-making, documentation, and order entry. Leveraging these clinician-developed care pathways, Dorsata is committed to transforming healthcare from a cost-reduction and quality improvement standpoint. Dorsata was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Washington, District of Columbia, United States.

Edbacker

Seed Round in 2014
Edbacker allows educators to fundraise all the money they need for important education related projects, programs, and events. The company offers online fundraising and reporting tools for campaigns, and contact management solutions. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Fairfax, Virginia.

Edbacker

Seed Round in 2014
Edbacker allows educators to fundraise all the money they need for important education related projects, programs, and events. The company offers online fundraising and reporting tools for campaigns, and contact management solutions. The company was founded in 2011 and is based in Fairfax, Virginia.

Educanon

Convertible Note in 2014
Developed by Ben while teaching (Teach For America), eduCanon improves student outcomes by harnessing the potential of technology. They have been honored as a member of the inaugural class of LearnLaunchX. They won the McGraw-Hill Open Education Resource Prize as a finalist at 2014 Milken-Penn GSE Education Competition and then won the 1776 Global Challenge Cup Competition as the best education company globally. Technology should empower teachers to maximize instructional, collaborative, and preparation time. Each student has unique learning backgrounds - they give teachers a tool to customize existing online content to the needs of their students and deliver it through a medium that is designed for learning.

Always Prepped

Seed Round in 2014
Always Prepped provides online tools that help to manage student and classroom data. Teachers choose from any supported online site, application, or partner and import their data into a single stream for powerful analysis on all of their students or classes. Teachers can also easily send parents real-time report cards with a single click on all student activity across all digital platforms being used. Always Prepped is in beta as of November 2012.

Always Prepped

Convertible Note in 2014
Always Prepped provides online tools that help to manage student and classroom data. Teachers choose from any supported online site, application, or partner and import their data into a single stream for powerful analysis on all of their students or classes. Teachers can also easily send parents real-time report cards with a single click on all student activity across all digital platforms being used. Always Prepped is in beta as of November 2012.

RideScout

Seed Round in 2014
RideScout is a technology platform that provides a comprehensive solution for ground transportation by aggregating public, private, and social rideshare options on its free mobile applications for both iOS and Android. Users can search and compare various transportation modes—including transit, taxi, rideshare, bike share, carpooling, walking, biking, driving, and parking—through a single interface. This innovative approach allows for real-time access to multiple transportation options, making it easier for individuals to find the most suitable means of travel. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, RideScout also operates an office in Washington, D.C., contributing to its mission of simplifying transportation choices for users.

RideScout

Convertible Note in 2014
RideScout is a technology platform that provides a comprehensive solution for ground transportation by aggregating public, private, and social rideshare options on its free mobile applications for both iOS and Android. Users can search and compare various transportation modes—including transit, taxi, rideshare, bike share, carpooling, walking, biking, driving, and parking—through a single interface. This innovative approach allows for real-time access to multiple transportation options, making it easier for individuals to find the most suitable means of travel. Headquartered in Austin, Texas, RideScout also operates an office in Washington, D.C., contributing to its mission of simplifying transportation choices for users.

Goodworld

Seed Round in 2014
Goodworld, Inc. operates an online platform that enables users to donate for the causes they care about on Facebook and Twitter using #donate. The company empowers nonprofits to raise money on social media, and users to comment or tweet to a nonprofit, enter payment details, make donations, and share them. Goodworld, Inc. was incorporated in 2014 and is based in Washington, District Of Columbia.

Babyscripts

Seed Round in 2013
Babyscripts is a digital health platform focused on enhancing prenatal and postpartum care through a virtual approach. Designed to strengthen the relationship between patients and healthcare providers, it offers a mobile app that guides expectant mothers through their pregnancy journey with tasks related to nutrition, exercise, and other relevant behaviors. Upon enrollment by their OBGYN, patients receive a Mommy Kit, which includes internet-enabled devices such as a weight scale and blood pressure cuff. This setup allows mothers to monitor their health at home while staying connected with their healthcare providers. The app automatically captures health readings and compliance data, facilitating real-time feedback and intervention. Babyscripts collaborates with major health systems to improve care for high-risk pregnancies, continuously refining its offerings to reach more expecting mothers and address critical issues such as maternal mortality.