working alongside entrepreneurs to promote innovation and growth to build impactful companies
About the Company
1435 Capital has an established track record of transformational investing in leading early-stage and growth stage companies. Our team of professionals brings decades of experience in private equity, corporate finance, entrepreneurship and technology to identify the most attractive transformative trends across a number of sectors and invest into the companies with the strongest potential to benefit from these trends. We work closely with the management teams of our portfolio companies by driving forward strategic initiatives and operational improvements.
Our Mission Statement
At 1435 Capital, our mission is to instill trust with our partners and maximize capital returns through efficient and calculated entrepreneurial investments.
1435 Name Origin
1435 millimeters is the width of a standard gauge railroad track and 1435 Capital is located near the Princeton Junction train station. Trains, commerce, and capital move on rails. 1435 is referencing the fact that commerce and thereby capital moves efficiently and quickly through railroads, hence the origin of our name.
Our Focus
We focus on growth stage startups, largely those seeking funding from Seed through Series C. We are industry agnostic and generally focus on companies with teams with a strong track record, a clear path to revenue, and proprietary technology or a “moat”. We are also looking to invest in private late-stage Pre-IPO secondaries.
Our Approach
We provide advice, guidance, and mentorship while employing a disciplined framework to help our early stage portfolio companies reach their full potential.
Meet Our Mascot - VentureCorn
Have you met the 1435 Capital team mascot, VentureCorn the Unicorn? Learn more about VentureCorn by clicking here.
What We Invest In
Growth stage companies from Seed through Series C.
We are tech generalists and industry agnostic with a focus on companies with some revenue, strong teams, a clear path to revenue, and proprietary technology.
We also invest in private late-stage Pre-IPO secondaries.
Company Characteristics:
- Sustainable cash flow
- Competitive advantage / “moat”
- Intellectual Property
- US & Canada Based
Team
Advisors

Jana Stoudemire
Advisor
1435 Biofrontiers Fund

Lucie Low
Advisor
1435 Biofrontiers Fund

Eldo Korita
Advisor
1435 Biofrontiers Fund

Lawrence Krampf
Strategic Advisor
Garden State Innovation Fund
Upcoming Events
The 1435 Capital Management events calendar showcases events in which members of the 1435 Capital team will be present or attending. For more information about a specific event sponsored or hosted by 1435 Capital Management, please contact our Events Team at [email protected].
News

Inside The Internship: Summer at 1435 Capital Management
Coming up, this Thursday, August 7th from 6:00pm to 8:30pm. Free registration for students and parents. This upcoming Startup Grind Princeton event will be co-hosted

ICYMI – Master Your Finances with Summer 2025 Interns
Master Your Finances with Ansh Vasani, Suhani Pandya, and Steven Tunison aired this past Sunday, August 3rd at 9:00am. In case you missed it, you

Steven Tunison On Financial Due Diligence With Startups
This is the last of our 3 part social media post on the upcoming interview with Kurtis Baker, CFP®, CEPA, AIF® show–Master Your Finances. Steven

What Are Some Misconceptions People Have About VC with Suhani Pandya
What are some misconceptions people have about venture capital? Find out on Master Your Finances with Kurtis Baker, CFP®, CEPA, AIF® and Suhani Pandya. Suhani

Ansh Vasani On Whether Companies Are Using AI Correctly
Airing soon on 107.7 The Bronc, Ansh Vasani shares his insight on Master Your Finances on whether or not companies are using AI correctly or

Master Your Finances with Steven, Ansh, and Suhani
Earlier on Thursday, Steven Tunison, Ansh Vasani, and Suhani Pandya appeared on Kurtis Baker, CFP®, CEPA, AIF® Master Your Finances show at 107.7 The Bronc

Innovate100 Mid-Summer Social at Bell Works
🌟 Last night, the team at 1435 Capital had an incredible time at James Barrood’s Mid-Summer Social – Innovate 100, hosted on the beautiful deck

Lawrence H Krampf Joins As Strategic Advisor To The Garden State Innovation Fund
We are thrilled to announce that Lawrence H. Krampf has joined 1435 Capital Management as a Strategic Advisor to the Garden State Innovation Fund! Lawrence

Let’s Make It Happen In New Jersey
Lawrence H. Krampf gave the keynote speech at the NJx Venture Summit event last week. He emphasized the importance of investing in the New Jersey