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1955 Capital

Los Altos, California · Invests in US; Europe; Asia · Website

Series AFood & BeverageHealthcare & BiotechClimate & EnergyRoboticsHardware & DevicesFrontier TechClimate & Clean EnergyRobotics & AutomationHealthcare & Digital HealthBiotech & Life Sciences

Thesis

Invest in advanced technologies solving the world's greatest challenges in energy, environment, food safety, sustainable manufacturing, healthcare, and education. Back contrarian founders building capital-intensive, deep-tech ventures that address survival-driven global needs. Bridge breakthrough technologies from developed markets into emerging economies and vice versa. Create high-return, high-impact outcomes through hard technology.

Likely not a fit for

Software-only or SaaS businesses without hardware/deep-tech component. Consumer apps or social media platforms outside health/education mission. Late-stage companies (Series B+) outside pro-rata participation. Technologies not addressing global sustainability or health challenges. Ventures lacking experienced founder teams or clear path to commercialization.

How they invest

Lead or follow
Usually leads
Typical decision
~2 months
Warm intro
Preferred
Involvement
Takes a board seat
Fund status
Actively deploying
Decision process
Partnership vote

Partners & team

4 contacts on file

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Andrew Chung

General PartnerFounder & Managing Partner · Primary contact

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a•••@19•••.capital

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Euan Thomson

PartnerPartner, Frontier Health Technologies

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Vijit Sabnis

PartnerPartner, Health, Renewables, Manufacturing

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v•••@19•••.com

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Dorian Merritt

InvestorInvestment Team Member

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Portfolio

Nature's FyndFood Beverage

Nature's Fynd is a Chicago-based food company creating a versatile alternative protein to nourish the world’s growing population while nurturing the planet. They produce a range of products using Fy™, a nutritional fungi protein derived from a microbe found in Yellowstone National Park.

Noah MedicalBiotech Life Sciences

Pioneering the next generation in medical robotics, Noah Medical focuses on delivering medical robotic solutions designed to enable earlier diagnosis with greater confidence, particularly in the field of interventional pulmonology.

GridtentialClimate Clean Energy

Gridtential Energy, Inc is pioneering Silicon Joule technology, transforming conventional lead batteries into high-performance, lightweight, and safer energy storage solutions. Their innovative approach allows for the mass production of batteries in existing factories, addressing the urgent need for renewable energy storage.

AmpaireAerospace Defense

Ampaire is a leader in hybrid-electric aviation, developing aircraft that significantly reduce emissions and operational costs while enhancing connectivity for underserved communities.

Crop EnhancementAgetech Longevity

Crop Enhancement is creating a new class of safe and sustainable pest control products for growers that eliminate or reduce the need for pesticides.

Vital BioHealthcare Digital

VitalBio is a company transforming diagnostics to improve healthcare access and outcomes. It focuses on innovative technology and aims to prevent disease and reduce health inequality.

Acuamark DiagnosticsBiotech Life Sciences

Acuamark Diagnostics develops technology that allows for highly accurate screening of blood to detect cancer markers at the early cancer stages, before cancer becomes untreatable.

Rite Water SolutionsClimate Clean Energy

Rite Water Solutions (India) Limited is a clean technology company specializing in integrated solutions for water purification, solar energy, and IoT-based monitoring systems. The company focuses on providing sustainable solutions for safe drinking water and enhancing water quality in rural and urban communities across India.

InficoldClimate Clean Energy

Inficold is a leading refrigeration/cold chain company that designs and manufactures cold storages, milk coolers, PCM packs/pouches and air conditioners. They utilize thermal energy storage to provide efficient cooling solutions integrated with solar energy.

Advanced Manufacturing Partner
CraifBiotech Life Sciences

Craif focuses on the research and development of next-generation diagnostic technologies, particularly for early detection and personalized medicine for cancer and other diseases. Their flagship product, miSignal®, is a non-invasive cancer risk testing service based on urinary microRNA analysis.

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1955 Capital Research Investment Thesis & Core Philosophy 1955 Capital is a global venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Andrew Chung, a former General Partner at Khosla Ventures. The firm's mission is to invest in advanced technologies with the potential to solve the world's greatest challenges in energy, environment, food safety, supply chain, sustainable manufacturing, healthcare, and educati

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