1955 Capital is a U.S.-based venture capital firm that invests in technologies developed in the Americas and Europe that can help solve China's and the developing world's greatest challenges in areas ...
1955 Capital is a U.S.-based venture capital firm that invests in technologies developed in the Americas and Europe that can help solve China's and the developing world's greatest challenges in areas like energy & environment, food safety & supply, health & education, and sustainable manufacturing. With a first close on $200 million completed, 1955 Capital will help entrepreneurs and innovators gain direct access to these large and explosive end-markets to help accelerate technology commercialization, create jobs, and foster partnerships that will support their long-term growth and development. Doing so will help bring nations closer together by matching the ingenuity of the West with the growing survival-driven demands of the East. The firm is founded and managed by Andrew Chung, a former general partner at Khosla Ventures, with extensive experience and proven success investing in these sectors and commercializing numerous technologies in China and other regions.
Founded Year
2015
Organization Website
1955.capital
Organization Languages
English, Chinese
Current Technologies
typekit
mobile friendly
Job Functions
Education
Entrepreneurship
venture capital & private equity
financial services
finance
venture capital
Louise Cheng's Work History and Education
1955 Capital
Executive Assistant to Founder and Managing Parter