1855 Capital Partners

1855 Capital Partners is a seed and early-stage venture capital firm based in State College, Pennsylvania. It engages with Penn State University's faculty, staff, students, and the extensive alumni network to source and support portfolio companies. The firm backs early-stage ventures across financial services, information technology, agriculture technology, and gaming and esports, prioritizing opportunities connected to the Penn State ecosystem.

Matthew Rhodes

Founder and Managing Director

Past deals in Pennsylvania

studio BE

Venture Round in 2021
studio BE is a wellness technology company focused on collective well-being. It offers online and in-person mindfulness and health training for executives, management, teams, non-profits, and individuals. The platform provides live well-being classes and a library of audio and video courses that enable customized, self-led, scientifically backed training to practice yoga and mindfulness and to reduce stress, improve interpersonal communications, and build resiliency. Courses and classes are accessible remotely and foster a broader community of participants. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.

Phospholutions

Series A in 2021
Phospholutions LLC, founded in 2016 and headquartered in State College, Pennsylvania, specializes in the production of sustainable fertilizers aimed at turf maintenance, ornamental and agricultural crops, animal production, and wastewater treatment. The company has developed patented technology that enhances the efficiency of phosphorus delivery to plants while minimizing environmental losses, thereby addressing the adverse effects of traditional phosphorus fertilizer on water quality. Its products are formulated from a mixture of common earth minerals that optimize nutrient absorption from both synthetic and organic sources. This innovative approach not only improves fertilizer efficiency and crop yield but also supports sustainable agricultural practices by reducing application rates and environmental impact, contributing to the long-term health of ecosystems.

Phospholutions

Seed Round in 2019
Phospholutions LLC, founded in 2016 and headquartered in State College, Pennsylvania, specializes in the production of sustainable fertilizers aimed at turf maintenance, ornamental and agricultural crops, animal production, and wastewater treatment. The company has developed patented technology that enhances the efficiency of phosphorus delivery to plants while minimizing environmental losses, thereby addressing the adverse effects of traditional phosphorus fertilizer on water quality. Its products are formulated from a mixture of common earth minerals that optimize nutrient absorption from both synthetic and organic sources. This innovative approach not only improves fertilizer efficiency and crop yield but also supports sustainable agricultural practices by reducing application rates and environmental impact, contributing to the long-term health of ecosystems.
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