Investor Network at
Berkeley SkyDeck

SkyDeck
Investor Network

Are you interested in investing in Berkeley SkyDeck Companies? 

 

The Berkeley SkyDeck Investor Network connects visionary investors with the most promising startups emerging from UC Berkeley’s premier accelerator, SkyDeck. As a global hub for innovation, Berkeley SkyDeck nurtures cutting-edge ventures across diverse industries, providing exclusive access to UC Berkeley resources and the world-class research and entrepreneurial talent found here.

 

By joining our investor community, you’ll gain early-stage insights, curated deal flow, and opportunities to engage with founders shaping the future of technology, AI, biotech, sustainability, and beyond. Whether you’re an institutional fund, angel investor, or corporate partner, SkyDeck offers unparalleled access to Berkeley’s innovation ecosystem.

What is the SkyDeck Fund?

 

The Berkeley SkyDeck Fund is a dedicated venture fund that invests in startups participating in the Berkeley SkyDeck accelerator. 

 

As part of its unique model, the fund donates 50% of its profits back to UC Berkeley, directly supporting the university’s innovation ecosystem. By investing in high-potential startups across diverse industries, the fund plays a critical role in accelerating Berkeley innovation initiatives.

 

Learn more about the fund by visiting the SkyDeck Fund’s website.

Some of SkyDeck's Co-Investors

Meet the SkyDeck
Fund Team

Chon Tang

Chon Tang

Founding Partner

Berkeley SkyDeck Fund

Brian Bordley

Brian Bordley

Principal

Berkeley SkyDeck Fund

Sanjay Velappan

Sanjay Velappan

Associate

Berkeley SkyDeck Fund

Grace Clendenin

Grace Clendenin

Operations Analyst

Berkeley SkyDeck Fund

Frequently
Asked
Questions

The SkyDeck fund invests $200K at 7.5% in each company accepted in the Berkeley SkyDeck Accelerator. The fund will selectively make follow-on investments as well and participate in Series A+ rounds through its Opportunity Fund.
No! The Berkeley SkyDeck Accelerator and the Fund is open to all startups from around the world.
The Berkeley SkyDeck Accelerator and the Berkeley SkyDeck Fund operate in a unique partnership to support and invest in top-tier startups emerging from UC Berkeley’s innovation ecosystem and from around the world! The Fund donates 50% of its proceeds back to the university, which provides resources and infrastructure for the fund to support its startups.
While we are not actively raising for the SkyDeck Fund, please feel free to reach out to Sanjay Velappan (Sanjay@skydeck.vc) or Brian Bordley (Brian@skydeck.vc) if you would like to learn more about what it looks like to invest in the Berkeley SkyDeck Fund
Once you join the investor network, you will be invited to Berkeley SkyDeck' Demo Day and be given early access to SkyDeck companies which are raising Seed / Series A rounds.

Have more questions? Contact us directly and we’ll get back to you.