1855 Capital

1855 Capital is a seed and early-stage venture capital fund that invests in companies with an affinity to Penn State University. It focuses on startups emerging from Penn State's research and educational environment, including those founded by faculty, staff, students, and alumni. The firm's target sectors include information technology, advanced materials, healthcare, medical devices, fintech, and edtech. While it has strong ties to the Penn State community and the university is a limited partner, 1855 Capital is a privately owned and operated company.