Which Funding Option is Right for You? What Every Founder Should Know about SAFEs, Convertible Notes, and Priced Rounds By: Suhani Pandya, Venture Analyst at 1435 Capital Management You and your co-founder have just decided to raise your first round of outside capital. Where should you start? From SAFEs to convertible notes to priced rounds, […]
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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 shares her insights about her internship experience and about observations she’s made during her time in venture capital so far. Stay tuned to 107.7 The Bronc to learn more.
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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 whether or not it’s part of their broader branding strategy. Stay tuned to learn more about this upcoming episode.
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Exciting news for New Jersey’s innovation ecosystem! The state Senate has unanimously passed Bill S-3189, which significantly increases tax incentives for angel investors backing emerging technology startups. The legislation raises the tax credit from 20% to 35% of qualified investments, with a potential bonus up to 40% for investments in low-income areas or certified minority-
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1435 Capital Management was proud to attend yesterday’s NJ FAST event, hosted by Plug and Play Tech Center Stevens Institute of Technology at Prudential Tower. Governor Phil Murphy kicked off the event with a great keynote, highlighting New Jersey’s commitment to innovation and entrepreneurship. Despite the triple-digit heat, Ben Jen, Andrew Fallon, Ronan Pell, Steven
The IPO landscape for fintech is experiencing a long-awaited revival in 2025, with major players like eToro (NASDAQ: ETOR) and Circle (NYSE: CRCL) leading a new wave of public offerings, and high-profile names such as Chime and Klarna poised to follow. At 1435 Capital Management, we view these developments with cautious optimism, recognizing both the
This June, we recognize Pride Month as an opportunity to reflect on the importance of respect and inclusion in the startup and business community. At 1435 Capital, our investment approach is guided by a commitment to supporting companies that value all backgrounds and perspectives. We believe that strong values and a dedication to opportunity for
At 1435 Capital, we’re committed to supporting founders and identifying the most promising investment opportunities. However, we’re often asked why venture capital firms, including ours, don’t sign non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) before reviewing early-stage pitches. Here’s why: Volume and Similarity of Pitches: We receive and review thousands of pitches each year. Many of these ideas are
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As private companies continue to stay private longer than ever before, Yahoo Finance’s recent launch of its Private Markets Hub represents a watershed moment for secondary market accessibility and transparency. Through groundbreaking partnerships with EquityZen and Forge Global announced in March 2025, Yahoo Finance has created the industry’s first comprehensive platform integrating private company data
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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. This groundbreaking episode explored how regenerative medicine could reshape aging, why healthcare should prioritize disease prevention, and how aging well can become a global priority. Key Themes from Episode 1
