1435 Capital

Curtis Lee joins 1435 Capital Management as a senior partner.
Feb 5, 2026

1435 Capital hires Lee to boost NJ startup fund

The Skillman-based venture capital and private equity firm said Curtis Lee will help expand the Garden State Innovation Fund and support New Jersey startups.

AI Hackathon
Jan 30, 2026

NJ students tackle affordability at statewide AI hackathon

More than 175 participants rose to the challenge at the Montgomery Innovation Hub in Skillman, using generative artificial intelligence to develop solutions for housing, transit and education.

2025 NJx Venture Summit
Jan 8, 2026

NJx Venture Summit highlights NJ innovation economy

The event in Skillman showcased New Jersey startups – in AI, biotech, clean tech and alternative assets – investor pitches and angel deals.

Attendees network during the July 2025 NJX Venture Summit at the Montgomery Innovation Hub. - PROVIDED BY NJX VENTURE SUMMIT
Nov 24, 2025

Startups, investors: NJx Venture Summit returns Dec. 3

The full-day event will feature pitches, panels and networking highlighting biotech, clean tech, AI and alternative assets at the Montgomery Innovation Hub.

1435 Capital's Ben Jen at the firm's space in the Montgomery Innovation Hub. - NJBIZ/MATTHEW FAZELPOOR
Sep 15, 2025

1435 Capital adds advisors to $25M Garden State Innovation Fund

Industry leaders Mike Reagan and L. Marc Shegoski are the latest to lend their expertise to help support New Jersey startups and local expansion.

1435 Capital's Ben Jen at the firm's space in the Montgomery Innovation Hub. - NJBIZ/MATTHEW FAZELPOOR
Aug 12, 2025

1435 Capital launches $25M innovation fund for NJ startups

Working with Lawrence Krampf, the firm aims to keep companies in the Garden State - and growing - to boost investment, cultivate talent and grow the local economy.