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Venture Capital and Private Equity PrincipalsPennsylvania, United States2-10 Employees

1855 Capital is a venture capital and private equity principal focused on seed and early-stage opportunities, with an emphasis on ventures connected to Penn State University. The firm builds deal opportunities by engaging with faculty, staff, students, and the broader 600,000-plus alumni network tied to the university, aiming to identify and support early-stage ventures arising from world-class research efforts. Based in State College, Pennsylvania, the firm operates in the venture capital and private equity sector and positions itself as a partner for initiatives affiliated with academia and its extended network. A recent development includes a partnership forming Keystone Innovation Fund II, L.P., announced in April 2026 through collaboration with Whiterose Ventures and Ben Franklin Technology Partners of Central & Northern Pennsylvania. The organization is described as a small team, reflecting its boutique, regional focus within the broader private equity landscape.

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