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1752vc (formerly Pegasus Angel Accelerator)
Micro-fund
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1752vc is a Southern California-based early-stage accelerator and micro-fund that backs startups at the inflection point—where traction meets acceleration. The firm writes $100K checks (up to a $3.5M valuation cap, 2% equity) into companies with paying customers, focusing on AI enablement, B2B SaaS, Climate Tech, and the Future of Work, with particular conviction around the middleware and application layers of AI. Beyond capital, 1752vc operates as a 'launch engine for startups on the edge of breakout,' providing hyper-personalized GTM curriculum, access to 850+ mentors and investors, and hands-on post-investment support to drive founder-led sales and scalable growth. The fund sources nationwide, maintains a sub-1% acceptance rate, and targets top-decile venture returns by investing at the earliest inflection points of a startup's journey.
Notable quotes
“While ownership percentage isn't everything, board control is the real game-changer. Strategic board composition matters more than pure equity stakes, and founders can maintain their vision while bringing in vital outside investment.”
“His investment focus centers on AI, B2B SaaS, Climate Tech, and the Future of Work, with a sharp emphasis on the middleware and application layers of AI. Known for his GTM-first mindset and relentless pursuit of asymmetric upside, Lucas brings clarity, execution, and edge to every founder and LP he partners with.”
“We specialize in identifying and investing at the critical inflection point of a startup's growth journey—when traction and momentum are clear, but the opportunity for exponential scaling is just beginning. This timing maximizes returns for our LPs and positions startups for industry leadership.”
Team
Recent investments
| Company | Round | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Genloop | Pre-seed/Seed | — | 2024-2025 |
| TeroAI | Pre-seed/Seed | — | 2024-2025 |
| INGENIUS | Accelerator | $100k | 2024 |
| MedSetGo | Accelerator | $100k | — |
| Swif | Accelerator | $100k | — |
| Need2Say | Accelerator | $100k | — |
| RxPost | Accelerator | $100k | — |
Frequent co-investors
| VC firm | Deals together |
|---|---|
| Innovent Capital Group | 2 |
| Tech Coast Angels (TCA Venture Group) | 2 |
| Halogen Ventures | 1 |
| 2045 Ventures | 1 |
| Pasadena Angels | 1 |
| MEDA Angels | 1 |
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