Earlier today, we attended the NJ AI Innovation Challenge Demo Day in New Brunswick and listened to AI-enabled product offerings developed by 10 NJ early-stage business. The challenge is part of a statewide initiative to accelerate the use of AI for social and public good. Plug and Play Tech Center, backed by the New Jersey […]
ICYMI this morning, Curtis Lee was on Kurtis Baker, CFP®, CEPA, AIF® Master Your Finances show on 107.7 The Bronc at Rider University where he dives into his deep experience in venture engagement and economic development. Curtis recently joined 1435 Capital from the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) and he provides his unique perspective
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1435 Capital Management is pleased to announce that Curtis Lee has joined the firm as a Senior Partner. Curtis brings decades of experience across finance, investment management, and economic development, adding significant depth to 1435’s leadership team. Prior to joining 1435 Capital Management, Curtis served in a senior role at the New Jersey Economic Development
We just had an awesome NJx Venture Summit event today, where over 25 startups, dozens of local investors, ecosystem participants, and others came together for the NJx Venture Summit with a holiday flair. Special thanks to all of those that helped make the event a success and possible including David Stengle, Christopher Gittings, Chris Gilman
1435 Capital had a great evening with the New Jersey startup community at the Golden Seeds New Jersey event tonight at Washington House in Basking Ridge, NJ. Thank you to Golden Seeds NJ, New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA), Lexie Thomas Demirali, Gina Tedesco, Lauren Ablow Fryefield, Elizabeth Sigety, and others for bringing together such
We spent the day at New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) NJ Founders & Funders event at Kean University where New Jersey’s vibrant innovation ecosystem came together for networking and investor-founder matchmaking. 1435 Capital Management was excited to see the breadth of vision and talent on display from ambitious founders making their first pitch to
Yesterday, the 1435 Capital Management team had the pleasure of co-hosting the NJx Venture Summit—a truly energizing day for New Jersey’s innovation ecosystem. We were inspired by the 34 outstanding companies that took the stage to present their visions and solutions. The quality of the founders, the diversity of ideas, and the level of execution
Q2 has officially ended and we’re now halfway through the year! We’re proud to announce that 1435 Capital Management will be co-sponsoring and co-hosting NJx Venture Summit again and it will be hosted at the newly opened Venture X Skillman in Skillman, NJ on Wednesday, July 9, 2025. There are more than 20 startups registered
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
Earlier today, David Stengle from Startup Grind Princeton hosted an event with the New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) featuring an information session with Somerset County, NJ Economic Development team to educate startups and entrepreneurs about resources available in the state and county. In addition topics were explored including NJEDA’s 2025 Net Operating Loss (NOL)
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