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Berkeley Catalyst Fund

Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
California, United States
Countries of investment
  • USA
Investment stages
  • Seed
Industries
  • Health Tech
  • AI
  • Data Science
  • Fintech
About
Berkeley Catalyst Fund is a student-led seed fund at UC Berkeley accelerating campus innovation by providing early capital to promising founders.
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$100K
Max check size
$2M
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Investment Thesis

The Berkeley Catalyst Fund (BCF) works closely with UC Berkeley, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, UC San Francisco, associated incubators, accelerators, and alumni entrepreneurs to support the vibrant startup ecosystem in the San Francisco Bay Area. The fund focuses on life sciences (therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices), biotechnology, agriculture, cleantech (clean air, clean water, energy storage), and sensors.
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Manager's Experience

Specializing in growth equity investments, the manager has a strong track record in the technology and healthcare sectors across North America and Europe. Backed by over 50 successful deals, they are known for their strategic focus on late-stage companies with proven business models. Focused on fostering innovation and operational efficiency, the manager has achieved multiple high-value exits, showcasing a disciplined investment style that prioritizes long-term value creation. Recognized for their expertise in identifying market trends, they operate with a top-tier reputation within the investment community.

Berkeley Catalyst Fund Contacts Information

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Team

Laura Smoliar

Hongtao Hou

Andrew Lanza

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