Berkeley Blockchain Xcelerator
AcceleratorBerkeley · Seed
Investment thesis
Berkeley SkyDeck is UC Berkeley's accelerator program, paired with the Berkeley SkyDeck Fund that invests $200K into each participating startup and can follow on in later rounds with Berkeley founders. The fund, an active seed investor in the Bay Area with over 130 investments in three years, shares half its profits with UC Berkeley through a public-private partnership. Its backers include venture firms such as Sequoia Capital, Sierra Ventures, and Canvas Ventures.
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Berkeley Blockchain Xcelerator invest at?
- Berkeley Blockchain Xcelerator invests at the Seed stage.
- What sectors does Berkeley Blockchain Xcelerator focus on?
- Berkeley Blockchain Xcelerator focuses on Crypto & Web3, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Berkeley Blockchain Xcelerator located?
- Berkeley Blockchain Xcelerator is headquartered in Berkeley, US.
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