Berkeley SkyDeck
General contacts
Investor type
VC / CVC
Founded
2012
AUM
$85 M
Location
Berkeley, California, United States
Investor profile last updated: 03 May, 2025
Profile
SkyDeck offers all the benefits of a traditional accelerator along with the vast resources of the world’s number one ranked public university.
Formed as a partnership between UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business, the College of Engineering, and the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, SkyDeck offers a powerful environment for startups to grow and launch. The robust and vibrant ecosystem includes a deep network of advisors, industry partners, and accredited investors.
Industry
Berkeley SkyDeck Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
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Berkeley SkyDeck Fund I
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Edtech
Financial Services
Fintech
Robotics
SaaS
Software
AI
CleanTech
Internet of Things (IoT)
HealthTech
Machine Learning (ML)
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Pre-seed
Seed
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North America
Europe
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$5-10 m
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$24 M
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December 2018
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FAQs about Berkeley SkyDeck
Is Berkeley SkyDeck a venture capital or private equity firm?
Berkeley SkyDeck is a venture capital firm that also operates as a corporate VC (CVC). It backs companies at Seed and Series B, writing tickets of $1-5 m.
Where is Berkeley SkyDeck located?
Berkeley SkyDeck is located in Berkeley, California, United States.
When was Berkeley SkyDeck founded?
Berkeley SkyDeck was founded in 2012.
What sectors and industries does Berkeley SkyDeck invest in?
Berkeley SkyDeck invests in companies and startups in Education, Edtech, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Healthcare Services, Marketing and Advertising, Media and Entertainment, Robotics, Software, Transportation, Energy, HealthTech, Other, Real Estate, Travel, MedTech, Life Sciences, AdTech, TravelTech, LegalTech, SaaS, AI, CleanTech, Internet of Things (IoT), Machine Learning (ML).
What is Berkeley SkyDeck geographical focus of investments?
Berkeley SkyDeck invests in companies and startups in North America, Europe.
At what stages of companies and startups does Berkeley SkyDeck typically invest in?
Berkeley SkyDeck invests in companies and startups at Seed, Series B.
What is the usual amount of Berkeley SkyDeck investment?
Berkeley SkyDeck usually invests $1-5 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Berkeley SkyDeck?
Berkeley SkyDeck has around $85m assets under management.
When was Berkeley SkyDeck last fund created?
Berkeley SkyDeck last fund was created/launched in 2018-12-17
What are the contacts of Berkeley SkyDeck?
Berkeley SkyDeck can be reached through its website skydeck.berkeley.edu, its LinkedIn page and its X account. Its general enquiries address is h1b@berkeley.edu. Cold-mailing a general inbox rarely reaches a partner, so Private Equity List also lists the investment-team contacts for Berkeley SkyDeck — 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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