# 1955 Capital

Investor in Los Altos, California

## About 1955 Capital

1955 Capital is a leading venture capital firm that invests in companies developing advanced technologies that address the world's most pressing challenges in the areas of health and sustainability.

Unlike most venture firms, we work intimately with entrepreneurs and innovators to build strong companies, accelerate technology commercialization, create jobs, foster global partnerships, and go after explosive end-markets.

The firm was launched in 2016 by Andrew Chung, a former general partner at Khosla Ventures and investor at Lightspeed Ventures, who has rare experience and success investing in deep technology and breakthrough entrepreneurs.

Our diverse and inclusive team combines strong domain expertise, operating experience, and a history of commercializing technologies around the world.

How we work

Go where science is ahead of capital. We identify domains where frontier research is advancing faster than venture investment—and build conviction early, before markets are obvious.

Develop deep thesis before deploying capital. We invest where we have accumulated pattern recognition—through prior investments, operating experience, and direct work with researchers.

Work alongside founders and scientists from the earliest stages. We don't wait for companies to form before we engage. We work alongside founders, scientists, and research institutions to shape technology direction, recruit founding talent, and structure ventures for long-term success — often before a company exists on paper.

Build on long-term relationships and trust. Our team brings complementary experience across investing and company building, with deep relationships that allow us to move early and support founders through uncertainty.

## People

- **Andrew Chung**, Founder & Managing Partner

## Key Facts

- **Location:** Los Altos, California
- **Investor Type:** Venture Capital
- **Founded:** 2015

## Investment Industries

- Medical/Healthcare
- Technology/Web/App
- Other

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