1955 Capital bridges proven, capital-intensive technologies from developed markets like the U.S. and Europe into China and other developing countries, focusing on sectors like energy, food, health, and environment where urgent needs drive faster adoption. Founded by former Khosla Ventures GP Andrew Chung, the firm deliberately targets "hard" sustainability technologies that many VCs avoid, betting that developing markets will adopt them quickly due to environmental pressures, then use that traction to strengthen their position back in developed markets.