Berkeley SkyDeck
Status
ACTIVE
Global HQ
California, United States
Countries of investment
- USA
Investment stages
- Pre-Seed
- Seed
- Series A
- Series B
Industries
- Life Sciences
- Biotechnology
- Agtech
- Clean Tech
About
Berkeley SkyDeck is the flagship accelerator of UC Berkeley, offering global founders access to mentorship, funding, and Berkeley’s tech ecosystem.
Berkeley SkyDeck is the flagship accelerator of UC Berkeley, offering global founders access to mentorship, funding, and Berkeley’s tech ecosystem.
Investment Thesis
Berkeley SkyDeck is UC Berkeley’s global startup accelerator. Named in Forbes as a top fiveU.S. university accelerator, SkyDeck combines handson mentorship with the vast resources of its research university.,Participating startups have access to SkyDeck’s 480 advisors, 50 industry partners, and a network of more than 510,000 UC Berkeley alumni.
Manager's Experience
Leveraging extensive experience in the technology and consumer sectors, the fund manager has successfully overseen over 50 deals in North America and Asia. Their strategic focus on operator-first investments has facilitated numerous notable exits, showcasing a commitment to nurturing early-stage startups. With a strong emphasis on data-driven decision-making, they have built a robust portfolio that emphasizes growth potential and market disruption. Their nuanced understanding of thematic trends positions them as a leading figure in venture capital.