The House Fund
About The House Fund
The House Fund is a Berkeley-focused venture capital firm that makes pre-seed and early-stage investments in startups founded by UC Berkeley alumni, faculty, students, and affiliates. It builds a pathway from 0→1 for bold Berkeley-originated ventures and maintains a strong emphasis on leveraging Berkeley’s talent, resources, and research to drive market-ready innovations. The fund highlights a deep connection to the Berkeley ecosystem, offering access to AI research platforms, ecosystem partnerships, and founder-focused support to accelerate growth. The House Fund also promotes initiatives like the BAIR Grant to strengthen AI research and startup activity connected to the university, aiming to keep Berkeley at the forefront of innovation in California and beyond.