Berkeley Catalyst Fund
General contacts
Investor type
Fund of funds
Founded
2015
AUM
$23 M
Location
San Francisco, California, United States
Investor profile last updated: 30 September, 2025
Profile
The Berkeley Catalyst Fund (BCF) provides funding to startups and helps foster the vibrant startup ecosystem around the UC system and surrounding San Francisco Bay Area. BCF invests primarily in Seed and Series A stage private companies.
Industry
Berkeley Catalyst Fund Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Berkeley Catalyst Fund I LP
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Agriculture
Biotechnology
Food and Beverage
Foodtech
Security
CleanTech
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
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$5-10 m
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$30 M
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February 2018
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FAQs about Berkeley Catalyst Fund
Is Berkeley Catalyst Fund a venture capital or private equity firm?
Berkeley Catalyst Fund operates as a fund of funds. It backs companies at Seed, Series A and Series B, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Where is Berkeley Catalyst Fund located?
Berkeley Catalyst Fund is located in San Francisco, California, United States.
When was Berkeley Catalyst Fund founded?
Berkeley Catalyst Fund was founded in 2015.
What sectors and industries does Berkeley Catalyst Fund invest in?
Berkeley Catalyst Fund invests in companies and startups in Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Telecommunications, Energy, CleanTech, HealthTech, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Security.
What is Berkeley Catalyst Fund geographical focus of investments?
Berkeley Catalyst Fund invests in companies and startups in North America.
At what stages of companies and startups does Berkeley Catalyst Fund typically invest in?
Berkeley Catalyst Fund invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series A, Series B.
What is the usual amount of Berkeley Catalyst Fund investment?
Berkeley Catalyst Fund usually invests $10-50 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Berkeley Catalyst Fund?
Berkeley Catalyst Fund has around $23m assets under management.
When was Berkeley Catalyst Fund last fund created?
Berkeley Catalyst Fund last fund was created/launched in 2018-02-13
What are the contacts of Berkeley Catalyst Fund?
Berkeley Catalyst Fund can be reached through its website berkeleycatalystfund.com and its LinkedIn page. Its general enquiries address is begin@berkeley.edu. Cold-mailing a general inbox rarely reaches a partner, so Private Equity List also lists the investment-team contacts for Berkeley Catalyst Fund — names, roles, verified work emails and LinkedIn profiles — available on a Pro plan from $129/month (see pricing). Contacts are sourced from the firm's website and LinkedIn and re-verified on a rolling cycle. Spot a stale contact, or none at all? Report it — we re-run that firm within 48h and get back to you.
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