A Central PA Venture Capital Fund

Seed and early-stage capital for companies in the Penn State Community

Strategy

Hands-on guidance from operators who have built and scaled technology companies

1855 Capital is a seed and early stage venture capital fund investing in companies with an affinity to Penn State University. We develop investment opportunities by actively engaging with current faculty/staff and students involved in world-class research efforts and the 600,000+ alumni network.

Investments

Seed and early-stage capital for companies with a Penn State connection

A target portfolio company has both a core technological competency not currently available in the marketplace and a business model/management team that is scalable. Sectors include information technology, advanced materials, healthcare/medical devices. The fund will actively leverage the business acumen and management talent of the Penn State Alumni network and the Funds’ limited partners.

Affinity

Rooted in the Penn State 600,000+ alumni network, faculty, and research ecosystem

While the Fund has strong ties to the Penn State community – local and global – 1855 Capital is a privately owned and operated company and is not directly affiliated with Penn State.

~$7M

Capital Invested

>$75M

Co-Investment Capital Attracted

10:1

Investment Leverage
We Are ... Investing at the Frontier of Central PA Innovation
Matt Rhodes

Matt Rhodes - Managing Director

Focused on innovation and change management, Matt has invented new technologies, led the development of new products, built and managed large organizations and driven revenue growth and profitability. Matt’s background ranges from start-up funding and management as CEO of Teranetics to leading a $1B+ semiconductor business as President of Conexant Systems.

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Get in Touch

(814) 826-4740   |   info@1855capital.com

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