Berkeley SkyDeck Fund
The Berkeley SkyDeck Fund is a venture capital investor founded in 2012 that supports entrepreneurial activity through the Berkeley SkyDeck accelerator program. The fund has $85M under management and invests $200K into each startup that goes through the Berkeley SkyDeck program, with a focus on supporting startups founded by UC Berkeley students is alumni and faculty. Verticals it has a preference for include: Artificial Intelligence (AI) / Machine Learning, Augmented Reality (AR) / Virtual Reality (VR), Blockchain, CleanTech, FinTech, HealthTech, Apps, Robotics. Industries it has a preference for include: Diversified/Conglomerates, Aerospace, Agribusiness, Biotechnology, Consumer Discretionary, Consumer Products (CPG; FMCG), Consumer Services, Hardware, Energy & Utilities, Food & Beverage, Healthcare Specialist, Information Technology, Software / Internet, Manufacturing, Media (Text; Video; Audio), Transportation Services.