Berkeley SkyDeck

Executive Summary

Berkeley SkyDeck is UC Berkeley's premier accelerator, dedicated to propelling startups across various industries by offering funding, mentorship, and unparalleled access to the university's extensive resources and network.

• Provides $100,000 investment to selected startups
• Offers access to 900 advisors and 70 industry partners
• Connects startups with a network of over 613,000 UC Berkeley alumni
• Program runs from May through November

Snapshot

Fund Size	N/A USD
Stages Focus	Growth, Scaling, Early Revenue, Prototype, Idea or Patent, Seed
Sectors Focus	Tech, Biotech
Portfolio Size	24 companies

Investment Thesis

Berkeley SkyDeck's investment thesis is centered on accelerating global startups by providing them with critical funding, mentorship, and access to UC Berkeley's extensive network and resources. The program aims to support a diverse range of industries, particularly those aligned with UC Berkeley's research strengths, and to foster innovation through hands-on mentorship and university resources.

• Target Founders: Current UC Berkeley students and alumni who graduated within the past three years
• Sectors: Diverse industries with a focus on tech and biotech
• Stage: Early-stage startups
• Check Size: $100,000
• Geography: Global, with a strong connection to UC Berkeley
• Deal Criteria: Innovative potential, alignment with UC Berkeley's research strengths, and scalability

Team & Activity

Active team contains 32 members (24 partners, 0 founders).