Garden State Innovation Fund
1435 Capital
VC$25M
Investment Thesis
Targeting seed and Series A companies across industries to keep talent, boost investment, and grow New Jersey’s innovation economy.
About Garden State Innovation Fund
1435 Capital's Garden State Innovation Fund is a $25 million early-stage fund targeting seed and Series A startups based in New Jersey across various industries to fuel the state's innovation economy. The firm manages over $2.5 billion in assets with a primary focus on growth-stage investments but launched this fund to support underfunded NJ innovation and retain local talent. They emphasize companies with strong teams, clear revenue paths, and proprietary technology.
Sectors
industry agnostic
Stages
seedSeries A
Geographic focus
United States
Verified 29 March 2026 · Sources: company website, Fusion42 review
Frequently asked questions
- What does Garden State Innovation Fund invest in?
- Garden State Innovation Fund invests in industry agnostic at the seed and series-a stages.
- Which geographies does Garden State Innovation Fund focus on?
- Garden State Innovation Fund focuses on United States, and is headquartered in USA.