1885 Capital

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Status

ACTIVE

Global HQ

Marquette, United States

Countries of investment

United States

Investment stages

Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A

Industries

Technology
Manufacturing
Natural Resources
Healthcare
Consumer
Regional Development

About
1885 Capital is a Marquette-based venture capital firm focused on backing early-stage companies in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Their focus spans technology, manufacturing, natural resources, healthcare, and consumer sectors across the United States. The firm supports regional founders from pre-seed through Series A stages.

Min check size: $250K
Max check size: $1M
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Investment Thesis

1885 Capital is a pre-seed to Series A stage venture capital firm deploying capital across technology, manufacturing, natural resources, healthcare, and consumer sectors. They invest in early-stage companies operating in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and adjacent underserved regions, providing patient capital and hands-on operational support. The firm differentiates itself as the Upper Peninsula's first privately owned venture capital fund, backed by veterans of Michigan's venture ecosystem with deep regional networks.

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Manager's Experience

Founded in July 2026 by Jim Tenzillo (Co-founder and General Partner), Jim Baker (Co-founder and General Partner), and Vince Nystrom (Co-founder and General Partner) as the Upper Peninsula's first privately owned venture capital fund. Three venture capital veterans with decades of experience across Michigan's venture ecosystem. Based in Marquette, Michigan with focus on early-stage companies in Michigan's Upper Peninsula and adjacent underserved regions. Emerging manager focused on regional development and rural innovation with hands-on operational support.