1619 Ventures

1619.vc

Early-stage deep tech companies ($5M+ revenue) with proven technologies that can scale in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, targeting $100M+ revenue potential. They focus on substantial scientific and engineering breakthroughs across advanced materials, space, mobility, robotics, construction, and clean energy.

Check Size

Not specified

Stages

Growth

Focus Areas

Hardware, Space Tech, Mobility Transportation

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Investment Thesis

1619 Ventures is on a mission to bridge US Deep Tech innovation with Gulf markets, creating a ‘new axis of growth’ between the two regions. Rather than simply providing capital, they take an active operational approach: identifying mission-critical technologies for the Gulf, securing contracts and sovereign partnerships first, and only then investing once market demand is proven. Their philosophy rejects typical VC speculation in favor of disciplined, substantive investments in hard technology with tangible real-world applications.

What Sets Them Apart

Machine Powered: Rebuilt the entire VC operating model (sourcing, selecting, securing, servicing, selling) using AI-powered agents and research tools
Inverted Model: Proves market demand and secures contracts/partnerships BEFORE investing, rather than investing and hoping for growth
Sovereign Aligned: Leverages decades of trust with Gulf government and private stakeholders to bring government contracts and national partnership potential
Deep Tech Fluent: Advisory team includes PhDs and authorities in geospatial analytics, aerospace, and advanced engineering who understand prototype vs. product distinction
Trans-Continental Positioning: Uniquely positioned to facilitate US-Gulf technology transfer and scaling