# 1984 Ventures

> 1984 Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in technical founders building category-defining companies. We provide capital, guidance, and resources to help startups scale from zero to one million and beyond.

1984 Ventures was founded by Ramy Adeeb, a serial entrepreneur and investor. We invest in seed-stage startups across software, infrastructure, and AI.

## Founders Handbook

A comprehensive guide for startup founders covering company formation, fundraising, cap tables, and M&A.

- [Founders Handbook llms.txt](https://1984.vc/docs/founders-handbook/llms.txt): Complete guide to startup fundamentals

## Company Formation

- [Cap Table 101](https://1984.vc/docs/founders-handbook/cap-table-101): Master cap table math for founder negotiations
- [Choosing Your Co-Founder](https://1984.vc/docs/founders-handbook/choosing-your-co-founder): Framework for evaluating co-founder fit
- [How to Part Ways with Your Co-Founder](https://1984.vc/docs/founders-handbook/cofounder-departure): Navigate co-founder departures without destroying your startup
- [Founder Departure Impact on Cap Table](https://1984.vc/docs/founders-handbook/founder-departure): Understand cap table implications when a founder leaves
- [How to Pick a Startup Idea](https://1984.vc/docs/founders-handbook/how-to-pick-a-startup-idea): Framework for evaluating startup ideas
- [Minimizing Founder Dilution](https://1984.vc/docs/founders-handbook/minimizing-founder-dilution): Strategies to preserve founder ownership

## Raising Your Seed

- [Introduction to SAFEs](https://1984.vc/docs/founders-handbook/intro-to-safes): Comprehensive guide to SAFE instruments
- [Pre-money vs Post-money Conversion](https://1984.vc/docs/founders-handbook/pre-money-vs-post-money-conversion): Understand the critical difference in SAFE conversion mechanics
- [SAFE Side Letters](https://1984.vc/docs/founders-handbook/safe-side-letters): Common side letter terms and how to negotiate them
- [SAFE vs Priced Round](https://1984.vc/docs/founders-handbook/safe-vs-priced-round): When to use SAFEs vs priced equity rounds

## Raising Your Series A

- [Impact of Series A on Cap Table](https://1984.vc/docs/founders-handbook/raising-your-series-a): How Series A dilution, option pools, and pro-rata work
- [Selling Secondaries](https://1984.vc/docs/founders-handbook/selling-secondaries): Guide to founder secondary transactions
- [How to Nail Your Series A Deck](https://1984.vc/docs/founders-handbook/series-a-deck): Structure and content for a compelling Series A pitch
- [Structured and Down Rounds](https://1984.vc/docs/founders-handbook/structured-and-downrounds): Navigate challenging fundraising conditions

## Mergers and Acquisitions

- [How to Sell Your Startup](https://1984.vc/docs/founders-handbook/mergers-and-acquisitions/how-to-sell): Step-by-step M&A process guide
- [Legal Considerations for M&A](https://1984.vc/docs/founders-handbook/mergers-and-acquisitions/legal-considerations): Key legal terms and due diligence in acquisitions
- [Structuring M&A](https://1984.vc/docs/founders-handbook/mergers-and-acquisitions/structuring): Stock vs asset deals, earnouts, and escrows
- [Terms to Negotiate in M&A](https://1984.vc/docs/founders-handbook/mergers-and-acquisitions/terms): Critical deal terms and negotiation strategies
- [QSBS for Early-Stage Founders](https://1984.vc/docs/founders-handbook/taxes/qsbs): Tax strategy worth up to $10 million in savings

## Engineering

- [Engineering Best Practices at Seed Stage](https://1984.vc/docs/founders-handbook/eng/best-practices-seed): Technical decisions for early-stage startups
- [Open Source Content Marketing Playbook](https://1984.vc/docs/founders-handbook/eng/open-source-playbook-posthog): Lessons from PostHog on building an open source company
- [Open Source Telemetry](https://1984.vc/docs/founders-handbook/eng/open-source-telemetry): Why and how to add telemetry to open source projects

## Optional

- [Apply to 1984 Ventures](https://apply.1984.vc): Submit your startup for investment consideration
- [Portfolio Companies](https://1984.vc/portfolio): Our portfolio of investments
- [Team](https://1984.vc/about): Meet the 1984 Ventures team