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.
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