1955 Capital
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
California, United States
Countries of investment
- USA
Investment stages
- Series A
- Series B
Industries
- Climate
- Food & Ag
- Digital Health
- Edtech
About
1955 Capital is a venture capital firm based in Los Altos, California, investing in advanced technologies from the Americas and Europe. The firm focuses on addressing critical challenges in developing countries, particularly in areas like energy, environment, food safety, and healthcare. Founded by Andrew Chung in 2015, 1955 Capital aims to leverage innovative technologies to meet the pressing needs of developing nations, creating opportunities for growth and partnership across global markets.
1955 Capital is a venture capital firm based in Los Altos, California, investing in advanced technologies from the Americas and Europe. The firm focuses on addressing critical challenges in developing countries, particularly in areas like energy, environment, food safety, and healthcare. Founded by Andrew Chung in 2015, 1955 Capital aims to leverage innovative technologies to meet the pressing needs of developing nations, creating opportunities for growth and partnership across global markets.
Investment Thesis
1955 Capital invests in cuttingedge technologies from North America and Europe that have the potential to tackle significant problems in developing countries. The firm targets solutions that address critical issues such as energy sustainability, environmental protection, food security, and healthcare access. By bridging the technological advances of the Theyst with the urgent needs of the East, 1955 Capital seeks to accelerate technology commercialization, drive job creation, and foster longterm growth in emerging markets.
Team
Andrew Chung (Founder and Managing Partner)
John Chiang (Partner)
Yasmin Crawley (Principal)
Portfolio
Cibus
Mango Materials
Proterra
Forge Nano
Cavendish Kinetics
Miraculex
Twist Bioscience