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California Innovation Fund

Kingmaker TierBased on the data VC Catalog holds.

Kingmaker Tier: 84 out of 100

  • Generalist (firms only)
  • Seed
  • Series A
  • Global
  • VC
  • B2B
Investor type
VC
Investing status
Activeas of 2026-09-17Source (opens in a new tab)
Funds
1
Legal name
California Innovation Fund LLC
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Record updated 27 September 2026

About

California Innovation Fund invests in high-potential startups emerging from UC Berkeley and peer entrepreneurial universities globally, and leverages their success to fuel the next generation of entrepreneurs.

Investment approach

Thesis
World-class universities like UC Berkeley spawn technology that improve lives. We provide the capital, expertise, and community to turn breakthrough innovation into high impact companies.Source (opens in a new tab)
Eligibility
invests in high-potential startups emerging from UC Berkeley and peer entrepreneurial universities globally
Investing status notes
Are you a startup interested in working with Cal Fund? Please fill out our form here and we will be in touch if there is a good fit.
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