1855 Capital
Overview
1855 Capital is a seed and early-stage venture capital fund that invests in companies with an affinity to Penn State University. It focuses on startups emerging from Penn State's research and educational environment, including those founded by faculty, staff, students, and alumni. The firm's target sectors include information technology, advanced materials, healthcare, medical devices, fintech, and edtech. While it has strong ties to the Penn State community and the university is a limited partner, 1855 Capital is a privately owned and operated company.
Portfolio Companies
9
Website
1855capital.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| spotLESS Materials | Dec 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Arbitrator Intelligence Inc. | Jul 2020 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Pledge It | Feb 2018 | Seed | Lead |
| Daasity | Jan 2022 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Reflexion Interactive Technologies | - | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Martin Fedorko
Managing Partner
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is 1855 Capital based?
1855 Capital is headquartered in State College, Pennsylvania, United States.
When was 1855 Capital founded?
Founding year information for 1855 Capital is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does 1855 Capital have?
1855 Capital has 9 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in 1855 Capital's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include spotLESS Materials, Arbitrator Intelligence Inc., Pledge It, Daasity, Reflexion Interactive Technologies.
What was 1855 Capital's most recent investment shown here?
1855 Capital's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Daasity in 2022.
What sectors does 1855 Capital focus on?
1855 Capital focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does 1855 Capital focus on?
1855 Capital typically invests at the Early stage.
What is 1855 Capital's AUM?
1855 Capital's assets under management are estimated between $10.0M and $10.0M.