Description:The House Fund is a venture capital fund specializing in pre-seed and early-stage investments, dedicated to supporting the most ambitious startups emerging from Berkeley. Since its inception in 2016, The House Fund has positioned itself as a crucial resource for the vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem at the University of California, Berkeley, a region known for producing some of the most innovative businesses in the world, including industry giants like Tesla, Apple, and Intel.
With a clear mission to unite and empower Berkeley’s entrepreneurs, The House Fund has made investments in over 100 startups, achieving an impressive track record with 15 successful exits. To date, more than 100 firms have chosen to follow up with investments totaling $5 billion in the companies backed by The House Fund, further substantiating its influence and effectiveness within the startup landscape.
The foundation of The House Fund is deeply rooted in the Berkeley community, with its founding partners having played an instrumental role in cultivating the local startup scene since 2010. Additionally, the firm boasts a diverse group of four part-time alumni partners who have collectively founded companies yielding exits exceeding $1 billion. The House Fund also collaborates with six faculty partners, who are recognized as leading experts in artificial intelligence, thus enhancing the firm's connection to cutting-edge research and innovation.
Through its dedicated efforts and robust network, The House Fund has established itself as a thriving ecosystem, fostering growth and success for the boldest startups at Berkeley.