Investor type
VC / CVC
Founded
2012
AUM
$85 M
Location
Berkeley, California, United States
$1-5 m
Investment Ticket
3-5 years
Investment Horizon
Seed,
Series B
Investment Stage
Sale to strategic investor,
IPO
Exit Strategy
Investor profile last updated: 27 July, 2026
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.
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Berkeley SkyDeck Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Berkeley SkyDeck Fund I
|
Venture Capital (VC)
|
Edtech
Financial Services
Fintech
Robotics
SaaS
Software
AI
CleanTech
Internet of Things (IoT)
HealthTech
Machine Learning (ML)
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
Europe
|
$5-10 m
|
$24 M
|
December 2018
|
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FAQs about Berkeley SkyDeck
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