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Berkeley Skydeck Fund

Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
California, United States
Countries of investment
  • Germany
  • United Kingdom
  • Japan
  • Australia
  • France
  • Italy
  • Netherlands
Investment stages
  • Seed
Industries
  • Travel Tech
  • AI
  • Commerce
  • Consumer Services
  • Robotics
About
Berkeley Skydeck Fund is the affiliated VC fund that invests in SkyDeck accelerator startups, deploying early-stage capital to top-performing ventures.
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$100K
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$2M
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Investment Thesis

The Berkeley SkyDeck Fund supports startups in the Berkeley SkyDeck accelerator program, leveraging the extensive resources of UC Berkeley. The fund aims to back innovative companies that have the potential to transform industries and create significant value. Half of the carried interest from the fund is donated to UC Berkeley to support research and education.
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Bringing extensive experience in early-stage investments, the fund manager has successfully executed over 150 deals across various sectors including technology, health, and sustainability. With a strategic focus on operator-first approaches, they have facilitated notable exits that highlight their effectiveness in scaling innovative startups. Their investment activities are primarily concentrated in North America and Europe, emphasizing a data-driven methodology to identify high-growth potential companies. This blend of expertise and regional insight positions them uniquely within the competitive landscape, fostering a robust portfolio that drives impactful results.
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