786 Ventures & 786 Fund

Venture returns
that fund STEM
scholarships.

We back exceptional founders alongside exceptional co-investors. All returns fund need-based scholarships for women and minority students at the Top 10 U.S. engineering programs, with a $100M ambition.

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01 Back exceptional founders
02 Generate venture returns
03 Fund STEM scholarships

About 786

A venture fund with a philanthropic twist.

All returns are used to create need-based scholarships for minority and women engineering students. At 786, we invest in exceptional tech entrepreneurs backed by exceptional co-investors. Our community of high-impact founders and investors shares a commitment to pay it forward by helping support and diversify the next generation of technology leaders.

Invest in exceptional founders

We invest in high-growth startups led by exceptional entrepreneurs, alongside exceptional co-investors.

Generate venture returns

Venture returns are generated through the fund, with structures such as no GP fees or carry on the 786 Ventures path.

Fund STEM scholarships

All returns are used to create need-based scholarships for minority and women engineering students at top programs.

Portfolio

Founders we are backing.

We invest in exceptional tech entrepreneurs backed by exceptional co-investors.

Ahmed Khaishgi

Founder & CEO · AutoProtect

Acquisitions

$1.4B Acquired by Allstate

Education

Ali Moiz

Founder & CEO · Stonks

Acquisitions

$145M Acquired by Logitech
$30M Acquired by Research Now

Education

Portfolio

Selected investments, built to last.

We partner with founders building useful, enduring products in complex markets.

Vehicle protection · UK & Europe

A provider of value-added insurance products and warranties through dealership and broker partners across the UK and Europe.

autoprotect.co.uk

Aviation AI · On-device

An AI copilot for pilots, bringing aircraft-specific guidance, planning tools, and offline support to the cockpit.

stonks.com

Co-investors

Conviction compounds in good company.

We are proud to invest alongside firms whose expertise helps exceptional founders go further.

Venture capital · Series A & growth

A 786 co-investor across select portfolio companies, bringing deep operating expertise to ambitious technology businesses.

a16z.com

Venture capital · Global

A 786 co-investor in select portfolio companies, pairing global venture perspective with a shared commitment to enduring businesses.

baincapital.com

Ways to Invest.

Flow from investors through investment returns and reinvestment to engineering-school scholarships.

Ways to participate

Want to join?

You can invest with us via our Venture Fund or Donor Advised Fund.

786 Ventures

Traditional venture fund structure, managed by AngelList

Initial seed capital returned
No GP fees or carry
LPs retain “ownership” of gains
Pre-pledge redemption notices for 100% of fund’s profits donated towards scholarships at top engineering schools
Tax-deductions for 100% of the profits in future

Open to Accredited or Qualified Investors.

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786 Fund

A philanthropic fund, managed by ImpactAssets

100% of contributed capital and fund’s profits support scholarship fund
Invest via existing philanthropic vehicles: DAFs / foundations
Contribute appreciated assets including stocks, ETFs, cryptocurrency, etc.

Open to Anyone, Low Minimum

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Community

Pay it forward.

Our community of high-impact founders and investors shares a commitment to support and diversify the next generation of technology leaders through need-based STEM scholarships.