BERKELEY SKYDECK FUND I GP, LLC
BERKELEY SKYDECK FUND I GP, LLC is a Pre-seed, Seed and Series C+ fund in California, the US and Global writing $200K+ checks into AI, Healthcare, DeepTech, quantum-computing, spacetech, battery-technology, semiconductor-technology, supply-chain-automation, noise-cancelling, cell-sorting, blockchain and nano-tech.
- Stages
- Pre-seed, Seed, Series C+
- Sectors
- AI, Healthcare, DeepTech, quantum-computing, spacetech, battery-technology, semiconductor-technology, supply-chain-automation, noise-cancelling, cell-sorting, blockchain, nano-tech
- Check size
- $200K+
- Invests in
- California, US-wide, Global
- Actively investing
- Yes
- Founded
- 2018
- Assets under management
- $85M
- Website
- skydeck.vc
Thesis
Berkeley SkyDeck Fund is the venture capital arm of UC Berkeley's SkyDeck accelerator, focusing on pre-seed and seed-stage technology startups, particularly those with academic founders and UC Berkeley affiliations. Their investment thesis is rooted in the belief that academic innovation drives significant advancements. The fund targets sectors such as deep tech, biotech, quantum computing, spacetech, AI, and battery technology, emphasizing research-intensive ventures. Geographically, while global in scope, there's a strong focus on the Bay Area and university-linked companies. They typically invest $200,000 per startup, often via SAFE agreements, and also participate in later rounds through an Opportunity Fund. The fund manages over $84 million across two vehicles and is recognized as a highly active seed investor in the Bay Area, having made over 130 investments in three years. A unique aspect is its public-private partnership model, donating half of its carried interest back to UC Berkeley to support education and research.
Common questions
Does BERKELEY SKYDECK FUND I GP, LLC invest at the Pre-seed stage?
Yes. BERKELEY SKYDECK FUND I GP, LLC lists Pre-seed, Seed and Series C+ among the stages it invests in.
What check size does BERKELEY SKYDECK FUND I GP, LLC write?
BERKELEY SKYDECK FUND I GP, LLC writes $200K+ checks.
Where does BERKELEY SKYDECK FUND I GP, LLC invest?
BERKELEY SKYDECK FUND I GP, LLC invests in California, the US and Global.