1955 Capital
Overview
1955 Capital is a U.S.-based venture capital firm that invests in technologies developed in the Americas and Europe that can help solve China's and the developing world's greatest challenges in areas like energy & environment, food safety & supply, health & education, and sustainable manufacturing. \\With a first close on $200 million completed, 1955 Capital will help entrepreneurs and innovators gain direct access to these large and explosive end-markets to help accelerate technology commercialization, create jobs, and foster partnerships that will support their long-term growth and development. Doing so will help bring nations closer together by matching the ingenuity of the West with the growing survival-driven demands of the East.\\The firm is founded and managed by Andrew Chung, a former general partner at Khosla Ventures, with extensive experience and proven success investing in these sectors and commercializing numerous technologies in China and other regions.
Investment Focus
- Advanced technologies addressing global challenges
- Potential for high impact in developing countries
- Alignment with firm's mission and investment thesis
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What sectors does 1955 Capital invest in?
1955 Capital invests in Healthcare, Energy, Education, Agriculture, Environment and Food Safety, and is based in San Francisco, California, United States. 1955 Capital is listed as a vc in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does 1955 Capital invest at?
1955 Capital backs companies at Seed, Early Stage and Growth.
Which regions does 1955 Capital invest in?
1955 Capital invests across United States, Japan, China, India, Brazil and Mexico.
Who are the partners at 1955 Capital?
Team members listed for 1955 Capital include Andrew Chung (Founder & Managing Partner) and Dorian Merritt (Chief Financial Officer).
How do I contact 1955 Capital?
1955 Capital's contact details — including LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
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