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About Berkeley SkyDeck Fund

Investor type

Incubator & Accelerator

First check

$210k to $210k

Applications

In batches

Deal type

Standard deal

Program fees

N/A

Typical terms

We typically invest $210K per startup in exchange for 7.5% equity, with the terms fixed and non-negotiable for companies accepted into the main Cohort track.

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Funding Stages

2. Prototype3. Early Revenue4. Scaling5. Growth

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Who we are

We are the investment arm behind UC Berkeley's SkyDeck Accelerator.

Funding Requirements

We invest in companies across diverse industries.

Value add

We accelerate startups through extensive mentorship, structured workshops, premium workspace, talent and alumni connections, in-kind resources, and investor access.

Locations

Berkeley, California, United States HQ

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