1955 Capital
VC Fund
Los Altos, United States
1955 Capital is a VC fund in Los Altos focused on Agriculture and AgTech. 1955 Capital invest in advanced technologies from the Americas and Europe to solve pressing problems in developing countries. China, India and other developing countries have survival-driven demands that can accelerate tech commercialization. Over the next decade, the developing world will face an onslaught of challenges in energy and environment,food safety and supply, and access to healthcare and education. In China, the fast-growing middle class and an aging population are putting pressure on Chinese leaders and businesses to find ways to solve them. Other developing countries are on the brink of facing similar issues. We believe these problems are so big, technology is the answer.1955 Capital will invest in advanced technologies from the Americas and Europe that have the potential to solve these pressing problems. With a first close on $200 million completed, we are ready to 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. We will help bring nations closer together by matching the ingenuity of the West with the growing survival-driven demands of the East.The firm was founded in the Fall of 2015 by Andrew Chung, a former general partner at Khosla Ventures with extensive experience and success investing in these areas and commercializing technologies in China and beyond.
- Total investments:
- 8
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 63%
- Fund size:
- $200M
- Last fund:
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Industries 1955 Capital invests in
Stages 1955 Capital invests in
Countries 1955 Capital invests in
Contacts
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Andrew Chung
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Benjamin Tseng
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Jim Hinson
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Ryan Gilliam
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Vijit Sabnis
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Investment Focus
Industry
- Agriculture 3 (38%)
- AgTech 2 (25%)
- Renewable Energy 2 (25%)
- Energy 1 (13%)
- Battery 1 (13%)
Stage
- Series B 4 (50%)
- Seed 1 (13%)
- Series A 1 (13%)
- Convertible Note 1 (13%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
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Andrew Chung
Founder & Managing Partner
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Founder & Managing Partner | Total investments: 18 | Find email | |
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Benjamin Tseng
Venture Partner
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Venture Partner | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Jim Hinson
Chief Financial Officer
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Chief Financial Officer | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Ryan Gilliam
Venture Partner
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Venture Partner | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Vijit Sabnis
Venture Partner
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Venture Partner | Total investments: 3 | Find email |
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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Noah Medical
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Noah Medical is a manufacturer of medical robotic devices used to diagnose and treat patients in a variety of settings. The company's devices perform early diagnoses and treatments in advanced clinical settings, allowing hospitals to treat patients earlier and save lives while leaving only minor scars. | $150M / Series B / Apr 19, 2023 | |
Robobee
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Robobee is inspired by the biology of a bee and the insect’s hive behavior ... Harvard University aims to push advances in miniature robotics and the design of compact high-energy power sources; spur innovations in ultra-low-power computing and electronic “smart” sensors; and refine coordination algorithms to manage multiple, independent machines.The collaborators envision that the Nature-inspired research could lead to a greater understanding of how to artificially mimic the collective behavior and “intelligence” of a bee colony; foster novel methods for designing and building an electronic surrogate nervous system able to deftly sense and adapt to changing environments; and advance work on the construction of small-scale flying mechanical devices.More broadly, the scientists anticipate the devices will open up a wide range of discoveries and practical innovations, advancing fields ranging from entomology and developmental biology to amorphous computing and electrical engineering.Through a relationship with the Museum of Science, Boston, the team will also create an interactive exhibit to teach and inspire future scientists and engineers. | Seed / Dec 14, 2022 | |
Gridtential Energy
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Gridtential Energy develops an Absorbent Glass Mat battery that offers a lower-cost, safer, greener alternative to traditional lithium-ion.The company's bipolar battery technology, Silicon Joule, transforms the familiar lead battery into a powerful, fast-charging, long-lasting source of energy for electric vehicles, homes, and offices. Itincorporates solar wafer processing techniques into novel bipolar battery architectures while integrating seamlessly into existing battery manufacturing and recycling infrastructures. The result is a high-performance, low-cost, quickly scalable technology platform that also eliminates failure mechanisms, extends cycle life, and improves power performance at a fundamental level.The Santa Clara, California-headquartered company was established by Peter Borden and Michele Klein in 2010. | $12M / Convertible Note / Apr 27, 2021 | |
Crop Enhancement
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Crop Enhancement develop a new approach that will help farmers increase crop yields and profitability in a sustainable way. By developing agrochemical formulations that employ advanced and environmentally friendly chemistry, we help improve crop yields, eliminate or minimize pesticide use, and enable precise and effective delivery of activeingredients and fertilizers. | $8M / Series B / Apr 14, 2020 | |
Nature's Fynd
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Nature’s Fynd is a food company producing a protein from a microbe discovered in the geothermal springs. The company's mission is to create foods that both nourish people and the planet. Its revolutionary fermentation technology grows protein using a fraction of the land and water resources required by traditional agriculture.Nature’s Fyndwas founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | $80M / Series B / Mar 24, 2020 | |
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Nature's Fynd
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Nature’s Fynd is a food company producing a protein from a microbe discovered in the geothermal springs. The company's mission is to create foods that both nourish people and the planet. Its revolutionary fermentation technology grows protein using a fraction of the land and water resources required by traditional agriculture.Nature’s Fyndwas founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. | $33M / Series A / Feb 04, 2019 | |
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Gridtential Energy
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Gridtential Energy develops an Absorbent Glass Mat battery that offers a lower-cost, safer, greener alternative to traditional lithium-ion.The company's bipolar battery technology, Silicon Joule, transforms the familiar lead battery into a powerful, fast-charging, long-lasting source of energy for electric vehicles, homes, and offices. Itincorporates solar wafer processing techniques into novel bipolar battery architectures while integrating seamlessly into existing battery manufacturing and recycling infrastructures. The result is a high-performance, low-cost, quickly scalable technology platform that also eliminates failure mechanisms, extends cycle life, and improves power performance at a fundamental level.The Santa Clara, California-headquartered company was established by Peter Borden and Michele Klein in 2010. | $11M / Series B / Sep 07, 2017 | |
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Crop Enhancement
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Crop Enhancement develop a new approach that will help farmers increase crop yields and profitability in a sustainable way. By developing agrochemical formulations that employ advanced and environmentally friendly chemistry, we help improve crop yields, eliminate or minimize pesticide use, and enable precise and effective delivery of activeingredients and fertilizers. | $8.5M / Series B / Sep 13, 2016 |
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What does 1955 Capital invest in?
1955 Capital invests primarily in Agriculture, AgTech and Renewable Energy startups, most often at Series B and Seed stage. Most of the 8 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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