1809 Capital Celebrates Successful Closing of Fund 1 at $7 Million

We are pleased to announce the successful closing of 1809 Capital Fund I, securing a total of $7.2 million in commitments from Miami alumni Limited Partners plus support from Cintrifuse Capital. This milestone marks a significant achievement in developing a unique venture model that delivers financial return, alumni engagement and university impact. 

Since the inception of Fund I, we have partnered with a network of Miami alumni led VC Funds, industry advisors and Founders to identify compelling emerging companies with unique potential and value propositions. 

This success would not have been possible without the dedication of our Partners, Investment Committee members, and Advisors, including:

* Mark Richey - Co-founder and General Partner

* Jim Ryan - Co-Founder and Senior Advisor

* John Gardner - General Partner

* Kevin Mendelsohn - General Partner

* Kimberly Walker - General Partner and Investment Committee Member

* Kevin Randall - General Counsel and Senior Advisor

* Greg Barnes - Investment Committee Member

* Aaron Ryan - Investment Committee Member

* Prashant Gangwal - Investment Committee Member

* Mike Fitzgerald - Limited Partner Advisor

* Brian Wolfe - Limited Partner Advisor

* Trish Lukasik - Limited Partner Advisor

* David Schwab - Limited Partner Advisor

We appreciate the guidance and support from Tim R. Holcomb Ph.D. and the John W. Altman Institute for Entrepreneurship, Jenny Darroch and the Miami University Farmer School of Business and Kirk Bogard and the Miami Development Office. President Gregory Crawford and the Aspire team led by Randi Thomas and Chris Lawson are strategic partners in engaging 1809 Capital in the Fisher Innovation College@Elm to support campus wide entrepreneurship initiatives. 

We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Miami University as we strive to engage Miami’s alumni network, deliver financial impact and support a culture of entrepreneurship across the university. 

1809 Capital Announces Latest Investment in Oros Labs!

We couldn’t be more pleased to announce our investment in Oros Labs!

OROS, a material technology company, is creating advanced thermal solutions with the potential to transform temperature control in various industries, from space exploration to everyday applications. We have engaged with Co-founders Michael Markesbery and Rithvik Venna (Miami '15) since Oros launch while they were Miami students and have tracked their impressive progress.  We appreciate the opportunity to join industry and Miami alumni investors in supporting the company’s go forward strategy and compelling product roadmap.

About OROS Labs®

OROS Labs is a materials technology company developing the most advanced thermal insulation on the planet. The company's patented Solarcore® insulation  leverages NASA's well known aerogel technology infused into products that deliver best-in-class thermal efficiency.

[Event Recap]: Fund I Celebration

1809 Capital and Miami Partners and friends enjoyed a beautiful evening on the Fisher Innovation College@Elm rooftop.  The reception celebrated the successful closing of 1809 Capital Fund I and provide the opportunity to thank the of our Fund I founding sponsors and champions, including President Crawford, Altman Chair Tim Holcomb, Assistant External Relations Dean Kirk Bogard and Jim Ryan. The following afternoon, Jim delivered the Farmer School of Business Commencement speech, leaving the audience energized and motivated for what is to come next.

Attendees heard updates from Farmer School Dean Jenny Darroch, whose insights into the future of business education were both enlightening and encouraging. Randi Thomas spoke about the success and impact of the Fisher Innovation College@Elm, underscoring the importance of fostering entrepreneurial talent.

We're immensely grateful to everyone who came out to connect, share, and celebrate this milestone with us. Your support is invaluable and fuels our mission to drive innovation forward deliver impact for Miami students, faculty and alumni. Stay tuned for 1809 Capital sponsored events this summer in partnership with the Altman Institute and Department of Entrepreneurship.