Our Philosophy

At 1845 Venture Studio, we work side-by-side with entrepreneurs from day one, combining capital, talent, and experience to turn ideas into category-defining businesses.

Great companies aren’t just funded—they’re forged.

Texas Roots

Founded in the Lone Star State, the studio embodies frontier thinking. We value bold moves, gritty execution, and building real businesses with real impact.

Why 1845?

Texas became a state in 1845—a bold bet on independence, innovation, and growth. We carry that same pioneering spirit into everything we build.

Values

  • Execution over ego

    We prioritize doing the work and delivering results over taking credit.

  • Bold ideas, validate fast

    We encourage ambitious thinking but back it up with rapid testing and real-world feedback.

  • Founder-first partnerships

    We support and empower entrepreneurs as equals, not merely as investors.

  • Build locally, scale globally

    We harness local insight to launch strong, then expand with intention and reach.

What We Do

We co-found, co-build, and co-scale

By leveraging our access to talent, whether as team members or advisors, we surround our co-founded companies with the right people to succeed.

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We bring early capital and a proven approach to give our co-founders the fuel they need to reach commercial readiness quickly and effectively.

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Finally, we draw on our teams' combined decades of experience to help avoid common mistakes that often hinder founders from focusing on the right priorities and building a successful company.