Berkeley SkyDeck Fund

About Berkeley SkyDeck Fund

Berkeley SkyDeck Fund is the venture capital arm of Berkeley SkyDeck, the world’s premier academic accelerator formed by UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, College of Engineering, and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research. It combines accelerator mentorship with university resources to support early-stage startups globally, with a focus on academic founders and university-driven innovation. The fund manages about $85M and donates 50% of carried interest back to UC Berkeley, underscoring its mission to advance research, education, and entrepreneurship. Its portfolio and co-investor network help startups launch and grow from the Bay Area to worldwide markets.