A Venture Fund for Miami University's Alumni Network.
A Venture Fund for Miami University's Alumni Network
What we do
& how we do it.
1809 Capital is a private, Miami University alumni–backed venture capital platform focused on financial return.
We invest in growth-stage technology companies globally, partnering with a Network of Miami alumni managed venture funds and Miami alumni founded or managed startups.
FOUNDED
2022
CAPITAL RAISED
$7.1M
ALUMNI LPs
81
PORTFOLIO COMPANIES BACKED
15
Why We DO IT
OUR MISSION
Our mission goes beyond returns. By reinvesting 60% of our carried interest back into Miami University, and providing experiential learning opportunities, we’re helping to drive innovation, entrepreneurship, and long-term impact for the next generation.
Upcoming
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HOw We DO IT
Focused Investment Strategy
ACTIVE VALUE CREATIOn
More than capital—we’re catalysts. Our team brings venture, operating, and board expertise to guide strategy, recruit executives, secure follow-on funding, and forge partnerships. This hands-on approach drives outcomes and reduces execution risk.
ALUMNI-DRIVEN DEAL FLOW
Our edge is access. We tap a proprietary Miami alumni network—including top-tier VC partners—to source exclusive, high-quality deals and co-invest alongside experienced leads.
SELECTIVE, NATIONAL REACH
We access national opportunities while concentrating in the Midwest, where capital efficiency and valuation discipline create conditions for outsized returns.
GROWTH-STAGE TECH INVESTMENTS
We invest in growth-stage tech—typically Series A+—where product-market fit is proven and revenue is scaling, offering strong returns with less risk than early-stage bets..
WHO WE TRUST
Meet the Partners
Mark Richey
Managing Partner
Kevin Mendelsohn
Partner
Kim Walker
Partner
John Gardner
Partner
