1435 Capital Management

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Updated: Jan 22, 2026 ·

About

1435 Capital Management is a private equity and venture capital firm established in 2020, focusing on early-stage, growth-stage, and pre-IPO secondary investments.

Financial History

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Investments Made

Date	Company	Round	Lead Investor(s)	Co-Investor(s)
Aug 1, 2025	FORT Robotics	$19.0M Series B	—	Aglae Ventures, Somesh Surapureddi, DFJ, E1 Ventures, Family Office, Future Ventures, Gigafund, GoAhead Ventures, Highland Capital Partners, Lakeside Capital, Litquidity Ventures, Long Journey Ventures, Malex Enterprises, Mana Ventures, Outliers Fund, Partners Resolute, Social Capital, Space Capital, Starbridge Venture Capital, TCV, Tiger Global Management, Upfront Ventures, UpHonest Capital, Adeel Hussain, Fanny Surjana, Ishani Patel, Louis Beryl, Mark Cuban, Mattia Astori, Priyank Chandra, Rashaun Williams, Richard Cooperstein, Scott Banister, Shane Neman, Siddharth Singhal, Tim Ringel, Vikas Sabnani
Sep 1, 2024	Impulse Space	$150.0M Series B	—	7wire Ventures, 8VC, Afore Capital, Alumni Ventures, Define Ventures, Founders Fund, Four Rivers Group, Madrona Ventures
Jun 1, 2024	Onehouse	$35.0M Series B	—	Addition, Greylock, Lakestar, SpaceFund, Starbridge Venture Capital, Type One Ventures, World Fund, Dylan Taylor, Spencer Kimball
Jun 1, 2024	Fractile	$15.0M Seed	—	Addition, Amadeus Capital Partners, Hoxton Ventures, Khosla Ventures, Lakestar, Molten Ventures, Notion Capital, Relay Ventures, Sequoia Capital, SpaceFund, Starbridge Venture Capital, Type One Ventures, World Fund, Dylan Taylor
Mar 1, 2024	Tierra Biosciences	$11.0M Series A	—	Aglae Ventures, Somesh Surapureddi, DFJ, E1 Ventures, Family Office, Future Ventures, Gigafund, GoAhead Ventures, Lakeside Capital, Litquidity Ventures, Long Journey Ventures, Malex Enterprises, Outliers Fund, Partners Resolute, Social Capital, Space Capital, Starbridge Venture Capital, UpHonest Capital, Adeel Hussain, Fanny Surjana, Ishani Patel, Louis Beryl, Mattia Astori, Priyank Chandra, Rashaun Williams, Richard Cooperstein, Scott Banister, Shane Neman, Siddharth Singhal, Tim Ringel, Vikas Sabnani
Feb 1, 2024	Hadrian	$92.0M Series B	—	11k Ventures, 2045 ventures, 2048 Ventures, 305 Ventures, 8090 Industries, 8VC, Afore Capital, Also Capital, Altai Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Atomic, Ballistic Ventures, Better Tomorrow Ventures, Bolt, Caffeinated Capital, Cherry Ventures, Construct Capital, Countdown Capital, Cubit Capital, Daft Capital, Drive Capital, E1 Ventures, Felicis Ventures, Floodgate, Founders Fund, General Catalyst, Goat Capital, Good Growth Capital, Lux Capital, One Way Ventures, Paradox Capital, Picus Capital, Prime Movers Lab, Ravelin Capital, Saga, SpaceFund, Stash Ventures, Stellar Capital, Techstars, The Hit Forge, Tribe Capital, Virginia Venture Partners, Y Combinator, Zigg Capital, Alex Adelman, Austin Ogilvie, Dylan Taylor, Emil Lee, Gokul Rajaram, Harry Hurst, Joao Otavio Oliverio, Joshua Reeves, Justin Mateen, Kirill Silkin, Koen Koeppen, Leonardo DiCaprio, Louis Beryl, Mark Cuban, Mattia Astori, Natasha Ahmed, Rob Meyerson, Sahin Boydas, Sam Altman, Sohila Zadran, Sung ho Choi, Thomas Tull, Vineet Jain, Vivek Patel, William Miller, Zachary Hargreaves
Sep 1, 2023	Kindo	$7.0M Seed	—	Blockchain Capital, C2 Investment, Crosscut Ventures, Crystal Huang, Shawn Modarresi, Marcy Venture Partners, Marlinspike, Rebel Fund, Root Ventures, Slack Fund, Suli, Sunset Ventures, Sweater Ventures, TQ Ventures, Y Combinator, Ben Porterfield, Furqan Rydhan, Gabriel Jarrosson, Hubert Thieblot, Jay Z, Kulveer Taggar
Aug 1, 2023	Textual	$20K Seed	—	2045 ventures, 305 Ventures, 8090 Industries, Afore Capital, Better Tomorrow Ventures, Bolt, Good Growth Capital, SpaceFund, Techstars, Tribe Capital, Dylan Taylor, Kirill Silkin, Sung ho Choi
Apr 1, 2023	Orbit Fab	$29.0M Series A	—	2045 ventures, 305 Ventures, 500 Global, 8090 Industries, Afore Capital, Antiportfolio Ventures, Better Tomorrow Ventures, Bolt, Divergent Capital, Good Growth Capital, Lightbank, Long Journey Ventures, SpaceFund, Techstars, Tribe Capital, Weekend Fund, Ali Moiz, Chris Smoak, Dylan Taylor, Kirill Silkin, Scott Banister, Sung ho Choi, Vivek Garipalli
Feb 1, 2023	Onehouse	$25.0M Series A	—	Addition, Greylock, Lakestar, SpaceFund, Starbridge Venture Capital, Type One Ventures, World Fund, Dylan Taylor, Spencer Kimball
Nov 1, 2022	Gravitics	$20.0M Seed	—	Addition, AirAngels, AIX Ventures, Adeyemi Ajao, Boost VC, Expon Capital, Gaingels, Andrew Wheeler, Bernardo Hernandez, Innovation Endeavors, Lakestar, Long Journey Ventures, Mana Ventures, Oak HC/FT, Plug & Play Ventures, Primetime Partners, SpaceFund, Starbridge Venture Capital, The Hit Forge, The Venture Collective (TVC), Trajectory Ventures, Type One Ventures, World Fund, Aravind Bharadwaj, Charlie Songhurst, Dylan Taylor, Gokul Rajaram, Greg Kidd, Mandeep Singh, Martin Varsavsky, Omid Ashtari, Paul Forster, Peter Pastewka
Oct 1, 2022	Ultra Safe Nuclear Company	$250.0M Series B	—	Afore Capital, E1 Ventures, Flucas Ventures, Heavybit, Invariantes Fund, LombardStreet Ventures, Robert Bosch Venture Capital, Starbridge Venture Capital, Sterling Equity, William Guo, Dylan Taylor, Richard Cooperstein, Rob Meyerson, Sung ho Choi
Feb 1, 2022	Xplore	$7.0M Venture Round	—	Addition, Lakestar, SpaceFund, Starbridge Venture Capital, Type One Ventures, World Fund
Dec 1, 2021	Space Forge	$10.0M Seed	—	Addition, Afore Capital, AME Cloud Ventures, E1 Ventures, Flucas Ventures, Hardware Club, Heavybit, Invariantes Fund, Lakestar, LombardStreet Ventures, Pioneer Fund, Rebel Fund, Robert Bosch Venture Capital, Sageview Capital, SpaceFund, Starbridge Venture Capital, Sterling Equity, Tet Ventures, William Guo, Type One Ventures, World Fund, WorldQuant Ventures, Chris Murphy, Demetrios Christofidis Jr, Dylan Taylor, Richard Cooperstein, Rob Meyerson, Sung ho Choi
May 1, 2021	Topple	$500K Seed	—	Afore Capital, E1 Ventures, Flucas Ventures, Heavybit, Invariantes Fund, LombardStreet Ventures, Robert Bosch Venture Capital, Starbridge Venture Capital, Sterling Equity, William Guo, Dylan Taylor, Richard Cooperstein, Rob Meyerson, Sung ho Choi
Apr 1, 2021	Hadrian	$10.0M Seed	—	2045 ventures, 305 Ventures, 8090 Industries, Accel, Afore Capital, Also Capital, Alumni Ventures, Andreessen Horowitz, Ballast Point Ventures, Better Tomorrow Ventures, Bolt, Caffeinated Capital, Cherry Ventures, Construct Capital, Countdown Capital, Cubit Capital, Daft Capital, E1 Ventures, Floodgate, Flucas Ventures, Founders Fund, Good Growth Capital, Great Oaks Venture Capital, Heavybit, Invariantes Fund, LombardStreet Ventures, Lux Capital, Paradox Capital, Pareto Holdings, Phenomen Ventures, Picus Capital, Plaid, Quiet Capital, Ravelin Capital, Robert Bosch Venture Capital, Saga, Silverton Partners, SpaceFund, SQN Venture Partners, Starbridge Venture Capital, Stash Ventures, Stellar Capital, Sterling Equity, Techstars, The Hit Forge, William Guo, Tribe Capital, Virginia Venture Partners, Austin Ogilvie, Dylan Taylor, Harry Hurst, Joao Otavio Oliverio, Jordan French, Justin Mateen, Kirill Silkin, Koen Koeppen, Mark Cuban, Mattia Astori, Richard Cooperstein, Rob Meyerson, Sahin Boydas, Scott Belsky, Sohila Zadran, Sung ho Choi, Vineet Jain, William Miller
Mar 1, 2021	Orbital Sidekick	$16.0M Series A	—	Afore Capital, E1 Ventures, Flucas Ventures, Heavybit, Invariantes Fund, LombardStreet Ventures, Robert Bosch Venture Capital, Starbridge Venture Capital, Sterling Equity, William Guo, Dylan Taylor, Richard Cooperstein, Rob Meyerson, Sung ho Choi
Mar 1, 2021	Caribou Biosciences	$120.0M Series C	—	6th Man Ventures, Afore Capital, DFJ, E1 Ventures, Flucas Ventures, Founders Co-op, Heavybit, Invariantes Fund, Kleiner Perkins, KRM Interests LLC, LombardStreet Ventures, Maverick Capital, Menlo Ventures, Mouro Capital, Necessary Ventures, QED Investors, Robert Bosch Venture Capital, Starbridge Venture Capital, Sterling Equity, William Guo, XStarPartners, Adam Marchick, Andy Rubin, Dylan Taylor, hugo angelmar, Ravi Grover, Richard Cooperstein, Rob Meyerson, Sri Batchu, Sung ho Choi
Mar 1, 2021	CivilGrid	$2.0M Seed	—	Afore Capital, AirAngels, E1 Ventures, Flucas Ventures, Heavybit, Infinity Ventures Crypto, Invariantes Fund, Kearny Jackson, LombardStreet Ventures, Robert Bosch Venture Capital, Sequoia Capital, SNR, Starbridge Venture Capital, Sterling Equity, The Community Fund, William Guo, Underscore VC, Unusual Ventures, Dylan Taylor, Manik Gupta, Richard Cooperstein, Rob Meyerson, Scott Belsky, Sung ho Choi
Feb 1, 2021	Gentem	$10.0M Series A	—	20VC, 645 Ventures, Aglae Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Somesh Surapureddi, Anorak Ventures, Better Tomorrow Ventures, Cantos Ventures, DFJ, E1 Ventures, Family Office, Future Ventures, Gigafund, GoAhead Ventures, Humba Ventures, Lakeside Capital, Litquidity Ventures, Long Journey Ventures, Malex Enterprises, Nyca Partners, Oak HC/FT, Partners Resolute, Pathbreaker Ventures, Resolute Ventures, Social Capital, Space Capital, Starbridge Venture Capital, Unless, UpHonest Capital, Urban Innovation Fund, Vulcan Capital, Adeel Hussain, Ashby Monk, Ishani Patel, Louis Beryl, Mattia Astori, Priyank Chandra, Rashaun Williams, Richard Cooperstein, Scott Banister, Shane Neman, Siddharth Singhal, Tim Ringel, Vikas Sabnani
Dec 1, 2020	Boom Supersonic	$50.0M Series C	—	Aglae Ventures, American Express Ventures, Somesh Surapureddi, AYANA Capital LLC, Celesta, DFJ, E1 Ventures, Family Office, Future Ventures, Gigafund, GoAhead Ventures, Lakeside Capital, Litquidity Ventures, Long Journey Ventures, Malex Enterprises, Nexus Venture Partners, Outliers Fund, Partners Resolute, Social Capital, Space Capital, Starbridge Venture Capital, UpHonest Capital, ValorVC, Adeel Hussain, Anand Babu Periasamy, Fanny Surjana, Ishani Patel, Louis Beryl, Priyank Chandra, Rashaun Williams, Richard Cooperstein, Scott Banister, Shane Neman, Siddharth Singhal, Tim Ringel, Vikas Sabnani
Jun 1, 2020	Kayhan Space	$570K Seed	—	Afore Capital, Cultivation Capital, Dolby Family Ventures, Draper Associates, E1 Ventures, Far Out Ventures, Flucas Ventures, Glasswing Ventures, Grit Ventures, Gutbrain Ventures, Heavybit, Invariantes Fund, LombardStreet Ventures, Overline VC, Robert Bosch Venture Capital, Starbridge Venture Capital, Sterling Equity, William Guo, Ultratech Capital Partners, Eran Gil, Keith Masback, Kyle York, Richard Cooperstein, Rob Meyerson, Sung ho Choi
Nov 1, 2019	BloomCredit	$3.0M Series A	—	2045 ventures, 305 Ventures, 8090 Industries, Afore Capital, Alpine Ventures, Better Tomorrow Ventures, Bolt, CapitalG, Company Capital, Concept Ventures, Good Growth Capital, Goodwater Capital, Maven Capital Partners, Nephila Advisors, NFX, Playfair Capital, SeedInvest, SpaceFund, Techstars, Tribe Capital, Andy Cohen, David Haywood Smith, David Mytton, Dylan Taylor, Jeremy Yap, Kirill Silkin, Klaus Nyengaard, Matteo Gamba, Michael Moritz, Sung ho Choi
Nov 1, 2019	Axiom Space	$7.0M Series A	—	Afore Capital, Compound, E1 Ventures, Flucas Ventures, Heavybit, Invariantes Fund, KittyHawk Ventures, LombardStreet Ventures, Robert Bosch Venture Capital, Scalebridge Capital, Starbridge Venture Capital, Sterling Equity, William Guo, Dylan Taylor, Jonno Elliott, Richard Cooperstein, Rob Meyerson, Sung ho Choi, 2045 ventures, 305 Ventures, 8090 Industries, Better Tomorrow Ventures, Bolt, Good Growth Capital, Kirill Silkin, SpaceFund, Techstars, The Venture Collective (TVC), Tribe Capital
Nov 1, 2019	Volumetric	$2.0M Seed	—	2045 ventures, 305 Ventures, 75 & Sunny, 8090 Industries, Addition, Afore Capital, Altimeter Capital, Better Tomorrow Ventures, Bolt, Bond, BoxOne Ventures, Buckley Ventures, Scott Hartley, General Catalyst, Good Growth Capital, Lux Capital, Playground Global, Portal Ventures, Rebel Fund, Smash Capital, Social Capital, SpaceFund, SQN Venture Partners, Techstars, ThirdLove, Tiger Global Management, Tribe Capital, Y Combinator, Dylan Taylor, Jared Leto, Justin Mateen, Kirill Silkin, Louis Beryl, Mark Cuban, Rashaun Williams, Sung ho Choi, Zander Lurie

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Leadership Team

Key people at 1435 Capital Management.

Leadership Team

Key people at 1435 Capital Management.

Deep Dive

High-Level Overview

1435 Capital Management is a venture capital firm managing over $1.3 billion across five funds, investing primarily in early and growth-stage U.S.-based technology companies from Seed through Series C, including late-stage Pre-IPO secondaries. The firm is industry agnostic but focuses on companies with strong teams, proprietary technology or competitive moats, and clear revenue paths. Their mission is to maximize capital returns through efficient, calculated entrepreneurial investments while actively advising portfolio companies to drive growth and operational improvements. Key sectors include space exploration, biotech, nuanced artificial intelligence (AI), automation, and real estate, reflecting a forward-looking investment philosophy that targets transformative trends shaping the future economy[1][2][6].

Origin Story

Founded in 2021 and headquartered near Princeton Junction, New Jersey, 1435 Capital’s name references the 1435 millimeter standard gauge railroad track, symbolizing efficient and rapid movement of commerce and capital. The firm was established by experienced professionals with backgrounds in private equity, corporate finance, entrepreneurship, and technology. Since inception, 1435 Capital has evolved to focus on transformational investing, supporting startups through strategic initiatives and operational improvements to maximize value creation. Their approach balances early-stage venture investments with late-stage secondary market opportunities, emphasizing companies with sustainable cash flow and intellectual property[2][4].

Core Differentiators

Unique Investment Model: Combines early-stage Seed to Series C venture investments with late-stage Pre-IPO secondary share acquisitions, providing flexible capital solutions.

Industry Agnostic with Tech Focus: While open to various sectors, they prioritize companies with proprietary technology and defensible moats.

Active Operational Support: Work closely with portfolio management teams to drive strategic and operational improvements, not just provide capital.

Experienced Team: Professionals with decades of experience in private equity, corporate finance, and entrepreneurship.

Strategic Sector Focus: Emphasis on high-growth, transformative sectors like space tech, biotech, nuanced AI applications across industries, and automation.

Strong Network: Based near a major transportation hub, symbolizing connectivity and efficient capital flow, which supports deal sourcing and portfolio growth[1][2][6].

Role in the Broader Tech Landscape

1435 Capital is positioned at the intersection of several accelerating macro trends: the commercialization of space, breakthroughs in biotechnology, the expansion of AI into specialized industry applications, and the automation of manufacturing and logistics. The timing is critical as these sectors are poised for exponential growth driven by technological advancements, regulatory shifts, and increasing capital inflows. By investing early in companies with sustainable competitive advantages, 1435 Capital influences the broader ecosystem by enabling innovation that can disrupt traditional industries and create new markets. Their dual focus on early-stage innovation and late-stage liquidity solutions helps bridge gaps in the startup funding lifecycle, supporting long-term entrepreneurial success[2][6].

Quick Take & Future Outlook

Looking ahead, 1435 Capital is sharpening its focus on strategic investments in space exploration, biotech, nuanced AI, automation, and real estate, anticipating these sectors to deliver outsized returns and societal impact. The expected rebound in the IPO market in 2025 provides fertile ground for their growth-stage and secondary investments. Their influence is likely to expand as they continue to back transformative companies that align with emerging global trends, reinforcing their role as a catalyst for innovation and value creation in the venture capital ecosystem. The firm’s commitment to active partnership with founders and operational involvement positions it well to navigate evolving market dynamics and capitalize on future opportunities[6].

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High-Level Overview

Origin Story

Core Differentiators

Unique Investment Model: Combines early-stage Seed to Series C venture investments with late-stage Pre-IPO secondary share acquisitions, providing flexible capital solutions.

Industry Agnostic with Tech Focus: While open to various sectors, they prioritize companies with proprietary technology and defensible moats.

Active Operational Support: Work closely with portfolio management teams to drive strategic and operational improvements, not just provide capital.

Experienced Team: Professionals with decades of experience in private equity, corporate finance, and entrepreneurship.

Strategic Sector Focus: Emphasis on high-growth, transformative sectors like space tech, biotech, nuanced AI applications across industries, and automation.

Strong Network: Based near a major transportation hub, symbolizing connectivity and efficient capital flow, which supports deal sourcing and portfolio growth[1][2][6].