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
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

2025 Summer Internship Applications Are Due Soon
⏰ Time is running out to apply to be a part of the 2025 Summer Internship Venture Analyst cohort at 1435 Capital (high school students

NJ AI Hub Is Officially Open
The NJ AI Hub is officially open. Governor Phil Murphy in conjunction with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), Microsoft, Princeton University, and Coreweave

NJEDA Founders and Funders All-Star Event March 2025 Reflection
The NJEDA Founders and Funders All-Star Event, held on March 20, 2025, at The College of New Jersey, showcased New Jersey’s vibrant innovation ecosystem by

Master Your Finances with Kurt Baker and Andrew Fallon
What does it take to break into the world of venture capital without a traditional background? Meet Andrew Fallon, an investor and entrepreneur whose journey

March Mixer Event at Princeton Innovation Center BioLabs
The Princeton Innovation Center BioLabs hosted its March Mixer event in celebration of Life Science Cares expanding into New Jersey. Life Science Cares, a nonprofit

How Regenerative Medicine Could Revolutionize Aging: Insights from the HealthSpan Compass Podcast
Junaid Mian, Venture Partner at 1435 Capital and a leader in healthspan innovation, launched the inaugural episode of the HealthSpan Compass podcast under the Healthspan Action Coalition.

Venture Into Space with Junaid Mian and David Stengle
Startup Grind Princeton hosted a fireside chat featuring Junaid Mian, Venture Partner at 1435 Capital, and David Stengle. The event focused on the transformative role

Recap of Bloomberg Invest 2025
The 1435 Capital team had the opportunity to attend Bloomberg Invest 2025 this year at Convene’s Brookfield Place location in the Financial District. The event

StartupGrind Princeton: Venture Into Space with Junaid Mian
🚀 Exciting Event Alert: Venture into Space with Junaid Mian, RPh 🌟 Join us for an evening with David Stengle from Startup Grind Princeton and