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Founded in May 2018, 1855 Capital is a venture capital fund based in State College, Pennsylvania. The firm focuses on seed and early-stage investments, particularly in companies connected to Penn State University. It engages with faculty, staff, and students to identify promising startups and leverages the alumni network for investment opportunities.
1855 Capital invests in sectors including advanced materials and healthcare, targeting companies with unique technological competencies and scalable business models. The fund primarily focuses on pre-seed and seed-stage investments, emphasizing startups that have connections to the Penn State community.
Notable portfolio companies include Pledge It, a sports crowdfunding platform; Reflexion, which specializes in cognitive training and concussion screening; and Bliley Technologies, a manufacturer of low-noise frequency control products. Other investments include Phospholutions, Tallyx, Daasity, spotLESS Materials, Arbitrator Intelligence, Benefix, Studio BE, and Croptix.
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Yes, 1855 Capital often leads investment rounds, particularly in seed-stage companies.
The firm is open to follow-on investments in portfolio companies that demonstrate growth and potential for scalability.
Specific fund size details are not disclosed, but the firm focuses on seed and early-stage investments.
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