Berkeley SkyDeck

04/03/2025

🌟 A new generation of game-changing startups are here!

🚀 We've seen hundreds of founders take the stage and build the future, raising from top VCs such as Sequoia & Mayfield.

🏆 On April 16th, 20+ startups are ready to make their mark - don’t miss your chance to meet the next wave of disruptive innovators at SkyDeck's Demo Day.

🎟️ Don’t miss out - accredited investors can apply for an invitation here! https://tinyurl.com/SkyDeckDD19

04/02/2025

⚡ Newsflash! SkyDeck just dropped our latest newsletter, and you don’t want to miss out on these exciting stories:

🦄 Find your unicorn at SkyDeck’s Batch 19 Demo Day & Night on April 16! Accredited investors are invited to RSVP for this exciting event here: https://tinyurl.com/47zw92f8

🔋Congrats to Coreshell for raising $24M for their revolutionary EV battery technology!

🌐 SkyDeck hosted a special event with Taiwan's largest research institute, Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI), that brought together industry leaders, VCs, and innovation experts to explore the future of US-Taiwan tech collaboration.

🗞️ Read all about this and more in our newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/2jy7vrvf

03/11/2025

🚀 Calling all accredited investors & tech enthusiasts! Berkeley SkyDeck's Batch 19 Demo Day is just around the corner.

📅 Mark your calendars for April 16th in Berkeley, CA, to witness groundbreaking innovations in AI, climate tech, robotics, & more!

🌟 Our alumni have already raised over $2B from top VC like as Sequoia, Index, Mayfield, and Canvas. Who will be the next unicorn?

🎟️ Accredited investors, apply for your in-person or virtual invitation now! https://tinyurl.com/SkyDeckDD19

02/19/2025

📣 Extra, extra, read all about it!

🗞️ The latest edition of SkyDeck’s newsletter just dropped, and it’s packed with exciting updates:

👀 SkyDeck is looking for a Business Development Manager to join the team.

🌟 Demo Day is coming on April 16!

💰 SkyDeck alum, Oso Semiconductor, raised $5.2M.

🤩 Catch up on these stories and more in the newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/new21925

02/18/2025

🗣️ Startup founders, listen up!

⏰ This is your last chance to join Berkeley SkyDeck’s next wave of game-changing innovators.

⚡ Apply today for a chance to receive:
$200K in funding
Access Silicon Valley's elite network
UC Berkeley's world-class resources & alumni
$750K in exclusive perks

🚀 Don’t miss out! Submit your application TODAY, February 18th, by 11:59pm PT here: skydeck.berkeley.edu/apply

02/14/2025

🚀 Great news - due to high demand, SkyDeck is EXTENDING THE APPLICATION DEADLINE to February 18!

✨Key highlights:
• Open to all startups - no UC affiliation needed.
• Accepted startups receive $200K in funding
• Gain access to Silicon Valley's elite network
• Tap into UC Berkeley's vast resources & alumni connections
• $750K worth of exclusive perks

ℹ Want more details? Check out our info session: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDSsY2u9boY

⏳ Time's ticking - submit your application by Feb. 18, 11:59pm PT: skydeck.berkeley.edu/apply

02/11/2025

🏠 Thousands of families are facing the daunting task of rebuilding their homes after the LA wildfires. FireTips, a free app from SkyDeck startup Quotr, helps homeowners estimate rebuild costs, understand timelines, and find vetted local resources - all in one place.

🔗 If you or someone you know needs help, access FireTips here: https://firetips.quotr.io/

📰 Learn more from AP News here: https://tinyurl.com/5f6hb7cr

💙 At SkyDeck, we stand with those affected in Los Angeles, including many friends and family in our extended community. Let’s support each other in this time of need.



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02/05/2025

🚨 The latest Berkeley SkyDeck newsletter has dropped – don’t miss our exciting updates!

🚀 Chon Tang shares why AI startups face massive opportunities & challenges in his latest blog.

🤖 The Mayfield AI Garage launch brought 250+ students to SkyDeck to learn about this new AI initiative!

💡 SkyDeck is championing women in tech, from founder support to spotlighting female investors.

💰 SkyDeck alum Safely You has raised $43M Series C!

Stay up-to-date on all things SkyDeck startups - read the full newsletter here! 🔗 https://mailchi.mp/berkeley/skydecknewsletter-feb52025

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02/05/2025

🚀 The road for LLM startups is anything but predictable. In his latest blog, Chon Tang, Managing Partner at the Berkeley SkyDeck Fund, shares insights from backing 40+ LLM startups:

🔥 LLMs are booming, but weak moats & investor skepticism make scaling tough.
💡 His advice? Stay close to customers, find high-value use cases & iterate.
💪 The best founders push through uncertainty—will you?

💻 Read Chon’s full take here! https://lnkd.in/gFRsMfSa

🎯 At SkyDeck, we help founders push boundaries & eliminate roadblocks. Are you ready? Apply now: https://lnkd.in/fwmihM5

02/04/2025

🤖 Congrats to T-robotics (Batch 18, Accelerator) for raising a $5.4M seed round to continue transforming the robotics space!

📜 Featured in Forbes, their innovative software lets anyone program robots - no coding knowledge required!

🔥 Read more by Alex Knapp here: https://tinyurl.com/ForbesTrobotics

01/30/2025

🚀 SafelyYou (SkyDeck Batch 5 alum), a leader in AI-powered senior care, has closed their $43M Series C funding round! Led by Touring Capital, this brings their total raised to $100M!

💡 Inspired by CEO, George Netscher's, personal mission, SafelyYou is transforming senior care through AI - predicting care needs, reducing falls, and empowering caregivers like never before.

💙 With this milestone, SafelyYou's expansion is just getting started. The future of senior care is here!

🔥 Read the full story in TechCrunch: https://tinyurl.com/SafelyYouTC



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01/27/2025

🚨 The latest Berkeley SkyDeck newsletter has dropped – don’t miss our exciting updates!

🤖 Venture Meets Vision: SkyDeck, Mayfield, and UC Berkeley’s CDSS are teaming up to launch a groundbreaking hub for AI innovation, providing unparalleled support for student entrepreneurs.

📅 SkyDeck Applications Open: **Bring your moonshots to SkyDeck – Apply by Feb. 14th!**

🤩 Big Wins: T-robotics (Batch 18, Accelerator alum) raised a $5.4M seed round & was featured in Forbes – a must-read!

🔥 Get all the details & more in the full newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/yckaax8d

01/14/2025

📣 Calling all early-stage founders: Take your startup to the next level at Berkeley SkyDeck!

✨SkyDeck is a leading global accelerator, dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship worldwide. Come to SkyDeck, where visionaries take flight, and join the ranks of SkyDeck alums like Hayden AI, MindsDB, and SuperAnnotate.

🚀 There are countless reasons to come to SkyDeck, here are 5:
• $200K from Berkeley SkyDeck Fund
• Intensive programming to set your company up for long-term success
• Access to an unparalleled pool of 800+ advisors/mentors
• Expand your network to learn and grow alongside dozens of other top-tier founders
• Introductions to VC firms to fund your company

🌎 Eligible startups can come from any university or country. UC affiliation is not required.

ℹ Register for SkyDeck's information sessions to learn more!
https://tinyurl.com/SkyDeckB20InfoSessions

⏰ Apply by Feb. 14th at 11:59pm PT, at skydeck.berkeley.edu/apply/

01/08/2025

🤔 Solo female founders received 2.2% of VC funding in the first half of 2024. There has been little to no change in this depressing statistic over the past few years. What must female founders do today to be recognized and taken seriously by VCs? Be part of the conversation to change the future of female-led ventures!

🌟 Join Berkeley SkyDeck, Wareham Development, Berkeley Startup Cluster, and Women Entrepreneurs of Berkeley for an empowering event featuring:

🎬 Documentary screening of “Show Her the Money”
🤝 Networking with trailblazing female founders & investors
🎤 Candid panel discussion featuring:
Bridgette Smith (Investor & Chair of SkyDeck's DEI Committee)
Jill Fuss (Managing Director, Activate Berkeley)
Alice Agogino (CEO of Squishy Robotics & UC Berkeley Professor)
Dr. Maria Artunduaga (CEO of Samay)
Moderated by Sibyl Chen (General Manager, SkyDeck)

They’ll cover the challenges and pitfalls they've encountered, share lessons learned, and discuss fundraising trends.

🕕 Date/Time: Thursday, January 23, 4:30pm-8pm PT

📍 Location: Wareham Development, Splet Theatre, 2600 Tenth St., 3rd floor, Berkeley CA 94710

✅ RSVP (***Limited slots available!): https://tinyurl.com/yww9k266

01/07/2025

🚨 We’re hiring a Program Coordinator! Join Berkeley SkyDeck - UC Berkeley’s powerhouse accelerator fueling global innovation & entrepreneurship.

Your Role:
🌍 Provide hands-on support to global startups.
💡 Plan & organize dynamic workshops, networking events, & initiatives to connect founders with top advisors & industry experts.
🛠️ Oversee logistics to ensure the accelerator runs seamlessly.

We’re Looking For:
💼 Organized professionals, ideally with 1 year of admin experience.
🚀 Strong communicators and multitaskers who excel in fast-paced environments.
🎯 Detail-oriented team players with a passion for innovation.

Details:
📍 Location: Berkeley, CA
🌟 Full-time with benefits

⏳ Join the forefront of tech innovation & apply by January 17! https://tinyurl.com/SkyDeckCoordinator

01/07/2025

🎙️ Our incredible Executive Director, Caroline Winnett, recently joined the VC10X Podcast to discuss the transformative power of Berkeley SkyDeck & how SkyDeck sets itself apart from other accelerators.

🌍 As a global entrepreneurship hub, SkyDeck harnesses the vast resources of UC Berkeley to support international founders & connect them with top-tier investors in Silicon Valley.

In this episode, Caroline delves into:
🔧The unique structure and benefits of the SkyDeck accelerator.
💰The significance of the SkyDeck Fund.
📈 How we empower startups to thrive within our innovative ecosystem.

🎧 Tune in to the full episode here: https://tinyurl.com/4a99bae7

Podcast Episode · VC10X - Venture Capital Podcast · 01/02/2025 · 37m

12/18/2024

❤️ Thank you for being a part of SkyDeck’s journey.

❄️ Berkeley SkyDeck wishes you and your loved ones a joyful and festive holiday season!

12/17/2024

🚀 At Berkeley SkyDeck, we empower to grow and launch by providing a robust network of resources, expertise, and visibility to investors. Our structured programs refine business strategies and enhance credibility, making our startups more attractive to funding opportunities.

👥 In a recent conversation, SkyDeck Executive Director, CCaroline Winnett shared insights with TThe Wall Street JournalPro about the increasing momentum in the accelerator space. According to PPitchBook U.S. accelerator and incubator deals have soared, exceeding 5,600 in 2023 with a record deal value of $421M.

💰At SkyDeck, we’ve facilitated over $2B in fundraising for our startups, leveraging our 800 advisors and mentors to guide founders in product development and market strategy. Our programs also connect startups with talented interns and international partners, further expanding their operational capabilities and market reach.

📰 Read the WSJ Pro newsletter here: https://venturecapital.cmail20.com/t/d-e-svyhld-iylrdjqui-r/