Andrew Chung

Andrew Chung

Founder & Managing Partner at1955 CapitalUnited States and Canada

Andrew Chung has over 25 years of experience in identifying breakthrough science and building companies. He founded 1955 Capital and has held roles at Khosla Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Bain Capital, and TL Ventures.

What Andrew can write

Writes checks of$250K to $3MEstimate
Comes in atSeedLead preference not reported
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1955 Capital writes $250K to $3M checks, larger than 33% of firms in the atlas.

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Career

  1. Bain & Company · consultant
  2. TL Ventures · investor
  3. Bain Capital · investor
  4. Lightspeed Venture Partners · investor
  5. Khosla Ventures · General Partner
  6. 1955 Capital · Founder & Managing Partner
    Now

Companies founded

1955 Capital

Investments named in public bios

QuantumScapeNateraImpossible FoodsPersonalisWattpadLanzaTechOrbis EducationSolazymeNestNature’s FyndNoah MedicalAmpaireGridtentialCrop Enhancement

Focus

energyhealthcareadvanced technologiesdeep technologytranslational venturesbiology

Education

Harvard University, BA in Applied MathematicsWharton School, MBA

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Who is Andrew Chung?

Andrew Chung has over 25 years of experience in identifying breakthrough science and building companies. He founded 1955 Capital and has held roles at Khosla Ventures, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Bain Capital, and TL Ventures.

How much does Andrew Chung invest?

Andrew Chung invests through 1955 Capital, which writes checks of $250K to $3M at seed.

How do I pitch Andrew Chung?

A warm intro from a founder 1955 Capital backed works best. A short LinkedIn note with one line on traction is the next best route.

What did Andrew Chung do before 1955 Capital?

consultant at Bain & Company; investor at TL Ventures; investor at Bain Capital; investor at Lightspeed Venture Partners; General Partner at Khosla Ventures.

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