Berkeley SkyDeck

Berkeley SkyDeck is a global startup accelerator affiliated with UC Berkeley, founded in 2012 and based in Berkeley, California. It offers a six-month cohort program, providing up to $100,000 in funding to accepted startups, with no industry restrictions. The accelerator offers mentorship, access to a vast network of advisors, industry partners, and alumni, and supports around 20 companies per cohort. Additionally, SkyDeck has a dedicated European fund, investing up to €145,000 in selected European startups.

Brian Bordley

Partner

Chon Tang

Founding Partner

Caroline Winnett

Executive Director

Past deals in Pre-Seed Round

Cyder

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Cyder is a comprehensive loyalty platform tailored for credit unions, enabling them to efficiently issue, redeem, and integrate customizable rewards into daily banking activities. In addition to its loyalty solutions, Cyder develops a customer data trust platform that enhances the browsing experience while ensuring data security and generating royalties. This platform collaborates with consumer brands to create a data trust that facilitates the collection of real-time actionable data directly from customers, eliminating the need for surveys. As a result, clients can personalize their marketing efforts, drive growth, and empower their customers through improved engagement and insights.

Televet

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Televet is a French-Italian company that operates a telehealth platform for veterinarians and pet owners. It facilitates virtual consultations between pet owners and licensed veterinarians, providing a convenient, at-home solution for pet care. The platform offers general animal health information and enables scheduling appointments with regular veterinarians.

Drill Surgeries

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Drill Surgeries is a company dedicated to enhancing the outcomes of trauma and orthopedic surgeries through its innovative AI-powered navigation system. This technology aims to significantly reduce the failure rate of surgeries from 36% to less than 4% by providing real-time guidance during osteosynthesis procedures. By employing proprietary AI algorithms and mixed reality technologies, Drill Surgeries facilitates a remarkable 83% reduction in operating room time. Additionally, the company’s solutions eliminate the need for unnecessary X-rays, leading to substantial cost savings of approximately $2,000 per operation for hospitals. Through these advancements, Drill Surgeries empowers doctors to perform complex procedures more efficiently and effectively, ultimately improving patient care and operational efficiency in healthcare settings.

Titan AI

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Titan AI is a developer of mobile games that leverages generative artificial intelligence to cater to underserved audiences. Currently operating in stealth mode, the company focuses on creating innovative gaming experiences that address the needs and preferences of specific demographics that are often overlooked in the gaming industry. By utilizing advanced AI technologies, Titan AI aims to unlock new opportunities in mobile gaming and deliver engaging content tailored to niche markets.

Bitskout

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Bitskout is dedicated to automating back-office operations through the use of artificial intelligence. Its primary product, Sonny9, is a cloud-based platform that assists CPAs and accounting teams by streamlining the collection of information and documents from clients. The platform minimizes unnecessary communication by proactively prompting clients for any missing information and automatically verifying documents for errors or inconsistencies. By reducing the time spent on manual tasks, Bitskout enables accounting professionals to concentrate on more critical responsibilities, thereby enhancing overall client experience and operational efficiency.

Algorized

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Algorized develops a data-centric AI software platform focused on people sensing, enabling the tracking and monitoring of individuals at a distance without the need for wearable devices. The platform utilizes proprietary algorithms and machine learning to enhance low-cost UltraWide-Band Radar sensors, facilitating applications in automotive and industrial sectors. By providing real-time accurate positioning and vital sign detection, including heart rate monitoring, Algorized unlocks valuable data for its customers, transforming conventional sensing and positioning capabilities across various physical environments.

Kfobix

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Kfobix is a technology company specializing in the development and application of advanced nanocomposite coatings for enhancing the durability and efficiency of energy infrastructure. The company's flagship product is a patented superhydrophobic coating, designed to prevent ice formation and water accumulation on surfaces such as wind turbine blades and power lines. This coating, applied via a simple spray method, offers high transparency, long-lasting durability, and ease of application, thereby reducing maintenance costs and operational disruptions in the energy sector. Additionally, Kfobix is pioneering anti-dirt coatings for solar panels, aiming to maximize their efficiency and output. The company's mission is to facilitate a seamless transition to renewable energy sources by addressing some of the most pressing challenges in the sector, ultimately promoting a cleaner, more reliable, and sustainable energy future.

Mithril Security

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Mithril Security is a data security platform that focuses on providing end-to-end protection for confidential information. It offers an open-source framework designed for the secure deployment of artificial intelligence models, facilitating data science collaboration. By utilizing confidential computing, Mithril Security enables clients to efficiently deploy and monetize products that rely on sensitive data. The platform also supports the use of public cloud solutions for managing regulated data, aiming to lower operating costs for its users.

Compiify

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Compiify is a compensation intelligence platform designed to assist businesses in making informed and equitable pay decisions. By providing access to leading benchmarking data, Compiify enables organizations to attract and retain talent through competitive compensation practices. The platform promotes transparency in the compensation process, facilitating communication between managers and employees regarding final pay decisions. Additionally, it streamlines compensation reviews, allowing managers to save time while ensuring that their pay structures are fair and effective. Overall, Compiify empowers businesses to implement data-driven strategies that enhance their compensation practices.

AsparaGlue

Pre Seed Round in 2023
AsparaGlue is a medical technology company specializing in the development of a superglue-like adhesive for external wound closure and internal tissue adhesion. Their product is designed to be biocompatible and biodegradable, promoting faster surgical recovery and improved patient outcomes.

Donaa

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Donaa is a B2B software company that specializes in real-time defect detection for 3D printing. Utilizing advanced materials engineering algorithms and artificial intelligence, Donaa's platform employs a camera system to identify flaws during the printing process. This capability allows manufacturers to intervene early, correcting defects before they escalate, thereby saving time and reducing costs associated with production delays. The solution integrates seamlessly with existing 3D printing machines, requiring no hardware modifications and causing minimal disruption to current workflows. By enhancing quality control and production efficiency, Donaa empowers manufacturers to optimize their processes in the rapidly evolving landscape of additive manufacturing.

Alloccasions

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Alloccasions develop a mobile app to simplifies and optimizes the inspection process for car businesses, enabling them to efficiently and accurately evaluate second-hand cars. Our solution is a mobile application tailored to assist car dealerships in conducting efficient on-site or remote inspections and evaluating the value of used vehicles. With just a video of the vehicle's exterior and interior, the app can accurately detect any damages on the car's bodywork, calculate its price and the cost of repairs, identify engine issues based on sound analysis, scan and provide historical information, optimize car photos for improved marketing, and much more. Once the inspection is completed, our solution generates a detailed report that enables dealership to make informed decisions regarding the purchase.

Gisens Biotech

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Gisens Biotech is a biotechnology company specializing in bioelectronics and nanotechnology. The firm is recognized for its innovative approach to problem-solving and leverages advanced technology to meet its goals. A standout product is the Nano-Lab, a portable diagnostic device that measures and monitors various biomarkers from minimal samples of blood, urine, or saliva. This device is particularly adept at detecting renal biomarkers such as urea, creatinine, and potassium from a single drop of blood. By providing real-time tracking of these concentrations, the Nano-Lab enhances health monitoring capabilities, offering a high level of accuracy and convenience that has the potential to transform traditional biomarker measurement and interpretation methods.

Essence App

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Essence is an employee benefits platform that empowers women and people with cycles to thrive in the workplace by optimizing well-being and performance according to the menstrual cycle.

Kurier

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Kurier is a virtual shipping carrier focused on providing innovative delivery solutions for the e-commerce sector. The company operates an online platform designed to facilitate end-to-end delivery services, ensuring faster, more affordable, and reliable shipping options. Kurier streamlines the logistics process by selecting appropriate carriers for outgoing packages, managing middle mile operations, and coordinating final mile deliveries. This comprehensive approach allows customers to transport goods efficiently and effectively, enhancing the overall e-commerce delivery experience. By leveraging technology, Kurier aims to optimize international e-commerce delivery and inbound transportation, making it a valuable partner for businesses looking to improve their shipping capabilities.

Worqout

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Worqout is a social fitness platform that focuses on building communities and encouraging individuals to engage in physical activity. It operates a mobile-based application that caters to fitness enthusiasts by offering a variety of live and on-demand training classes, including yoga, cycling, high-intensity interval training (HIIT), boxing, and barre. The platform allows users to monitor their fitness progress and development in real-time, fostering a supportive environment for those aiming to lead healthier lifestyles. Through its emphasis on community and diverse workout options, Worqout aims to motivate users to stay active and achieve their fitness goals.

SWITCH - Street WITCHer

Pre Seed Round in 2022
SWITCH - Street WITCHer specializes in enhancing the efficiency of mobility and logistics companies through its advanced AI simulation platform. The company focuses on fleet planning, optimization, and mobility prediction, utilizing its proprietary AI-CoPilots, Urbiverse and Urban CoPilot. By providing real-time insights into demand and vehicle distribution, SWITCH enables fleet managers to reduce operational costs while maximizing vehicle utilization. Its solutions cater to a wide range of clients, including mobility providers, local governments, delivery services, and public agencies, all aimed at fostering sustainable urban mobility and improving fleet profitability. Through its innovative approach, SWITCH contributes to the development of more efficient and accessible urban environments.

InTone

Pre Seed Round in 2021
InTone is a technology company that specializes in personalized artificial intelligence solutions aimed at accent neutralization to enhance communication. With a focus on the growing trend of outsourced customer support, InTone's voice technology platform is designed to improve English pronunciation by modifying the accents of call center agents in real-time. This innovative approach allows call centers to optimize their communication with customers, thereby increasing understanding and satisfaction. By reducing the need for extensive language training, InTone enables companies to process more calls effectively while maintaining high-quality interactions between agents and clients.

Wattworker

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Wattworker is a company focused on enhancing the efficiency of electric truck fleets and optimizing energy usage in large buildings. For fleet operators, Wattworker offers swappable battery solutions and swap stations that allow for battery exchanges in under five minutes, facilitating the operation of electric trucks without the constraints of range limitations. This innovative approach enables the use of smaller, lighter batteries, resulting in increased payload capacity and lower total cost of ownership, while also eliminating the need for depot charging infrastructure. In addition to its fleet solutions, Wattworker develops an energy management system that transforms large buildings into intelligent energy assets. This technology connects to various energy-consuming devices, optimizing electricity consumption, production, storage, and trading, which helps property owners significantly reduce electricity costs and minimize their carbon footprint.

Vectorly

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Vectorly Inc. is a video learning platform that serves both companies and students, utilizing advanced technology to enhance video experiences. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, with an additional office in Bengaluru, India, the company was formerly known as Dot Learn Inc. and rebranded to Vectorly in 2018. It specializes in AI-based video enhancement, employing patented technology to upscale and improve video quality in real-time on users' devices, regardless of network conditions. This innovation allows video streaming platforms to significantly reduce cloud storage and delivery costs while providing a seamless viewing experience. In December 2021, Vectorly was acquired by Hopin, further expanding its reach in the video technology space.

ImmunoMind

Pre Seed Round in 2020
ImmunoMind Inc. is a biotechnology company based in Berkeley, California, established in 2017. The company specializes in developing an AI-based platform that enhances the discovery and design of drug development programs, particularly in the fields of autoimmune diseases, cancer, and orphan diseases. Utilizing proprietary single-cell multi-omics technologies, ImmunoMind’s platform delivers precise analysis of T-cell and B-cell data, aiding researchers in identifying T-cell subpopulations and their immune profiles. This advanced technology supports the design of immunotherapies, including CAR-T therapies, and improves the quality, safety, and efficacy of drug candidates. Additionally, ImmunoMind offers Immunarch AI, an AI platform for precision drug discovery, and Immunarch, an open-source R package for bioinformatics explorations, both of which facilitate in-depth analysis and insights in clinical research and drug development processes.

BearHouse Innovations

Pre Seed Round in 2020
BearHouse Innovations is a company based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2019 by Charlie Davidman and Joseph Choi. The company specializes in a mobile application designed specifically for first-time and soon-to-be fathers, offering essential information and support to help them navigate the complexities of fatherhood and their partner's pregnancy. The application delivers personalized, clinically-informed parenting advice, empowering new parents to foster positive habits and effectively address challenging behaviors in their children. Through its innovative approach, BearHouse Innovations aims to enhance the parenting experience for fathers during a pivotal life transition.

Aesop Technology

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Aesop Technology is a developer of artificial intelligence solutions focused on reducing prescription-related errors and enhancing patient safety. Founded in 2019 and based in Berkeley, California, the company offers MedGuard, an AI-enhanced safety system that supports various aspects of prescription management, including prescribing, dispensing, administering, and compliance services. Aesop Technology also provides a clinical decision support system that assists healthcare providers by flagging inappropriate prescriptions based on patient diagnosis, age, and gender. By leveraging machine learning, the company's technology aims to improve healthcare quality and safety while streamlining billing-related documentation, ultimately enhancing patient safety and the accuracy of medical billing.

Aila Health

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Aila Health is a virtual precision health clinic focused on addressing the needs of the approximately 50 million Americans living with autoimmune diseases, with a significant majority being women. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, the company leverages a data-driven platform that integrates patient information to support integrative care teams in delivering personalized, multi-specialty care. Aila Health's clinical platform offers access to specialists, health coaches, personalized nutrition, patient education, and remote monitoring devices. By facilitating seamless remote patient monitoring, the platform enables healthcare providers to tailor care management to each patient's unique health history, genetic profile, lifestyle, and environment, ultimately improving health outcomes and reducing costs.

4D Sight

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Native video monetization platform

Netris

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Netris is a developer of an automatic network operations platform that transforms physical and private networks into a service model akin to cloud management. The platform employs application service metadata and straightforward rules to understand and address the connectivity requirements of various applications. By utilizing insights into organizational structures, Netris enables clients to efficiently manage slow and complex networks, simplifying the overall network management process. This innovative approach allows organizations to streamline their network operations, enhancing performance and reducing operational challenges.

Dispatch Goods

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Dispatch Goods Inc. is a San Francisco-based company established in 2018 that specializes in manufacturing reusable steel containers and boxes intended to replace disposable food ware in the food delivery ecosystem. By providing a proprietary reverse logistics platform, the company serves restaurants, food trucks, and meal delivery services, allowing them to transition from single-use packaging to a sustainable reuse model. This innovative approach not only generates immediate cost savings for clients but also significantly reduces their carbon footprint, contributing to a more environmentally friendly food service industry. Co-founded by Lindsey Hoell and Maia Tekle, Dispatch Goods aims to disrupt the waste industry and promote sustainable practices within the sector.

Flourish Fi

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Flourish Savings, Inc. is a digital engagement platform based in Albany, California, that focuses on enhancing financial habits through a rewards-based online and mobile savings account. Founded in 2017, the company aims to appeal to individuals who underutilize traditional banking services. Flourish Savings provides financial institutions, such as banks and credit unions, with tools to attract new consumers and encourage meaningful financial actions. Its innovative platform allows users to grow their savings by engaging in activities that unlock prizes, thereby promoting positive financial behaviors. By facilitating new deposits and fostering deeper relationships between consumers and financial institutions, Flourish Savings contributes to increased revenue and customer engagement in the financial services sector.

Taiwan User-Friendly Sensor & Tech

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Taiwan User-Friendly Sensor & Tech is a company focused on addressing food safety challenges, particularly concerning food allergens. Based in China, it develops innovative IoT systems designed for on-site detection of food allergens. The company offers a multi-channel commercial detection module targeted at food processing industries, restaurants, and hypermarkets, as well as a portable device intended for personal use. With a high level of sensitivity, these products provide accurate and detailed information about allergens in food within just two minutes, empowering users to make informed dietary choices.

ANAFLASH

Pre Seed Round in 2019
ANAFLASH Inc., established in 2017 and headquartered in San Jose, California, specializes in developing energy-efficient AI solutions for edge devices. The company's core product is a test chip demonstrating analog neurocomputing within logic-compatible embedded flash memory, enabling cost-effective processing in devices not connected to the cloud. ANAFLASH's solutions are designed to operate in standard CMOS processes, making them accessible and power-efficient for a wide range of applications. The company is backed by funding from the NSF, DoD, and NASA.

Granthika

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Granthika is a developer of intelligent writing software that enhances storytelling by building connections within texts. Its application integrates the functionalities of an editor, a database, and a timeline creator, utilizing deductive reasoning and artificial intelligence techniques. This innovative approach allows users to seamlessly organize and visualize information, making it easier to craft narratives. Granthika's technology enables users to recognize characters, places, and events, while its Smart Editor and Interactive Timeline facilitate the chronological arrangement of collected data. By blending syntax and semantics, Granthika empowers clients to transform the processes of writing and reading for the digital age.

Aimee

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Aimee Health is a company that specializes in developing a mobile application focused on personalized vitamin plans. The app utilizes artificial intelligence technology and system-thinking algorithms to analyze key inputs related to the body's needs. Based on this analysis, Aimee Health offers users presorted thirty-day subscription packs of vitamins tailored for brain health. This approach aims to help users live longer, fitter, and healthier lives by providing customized healthcare services through their mobile application.

BearHand

Pre Seed Round in 2019
BearHand is a software company based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2019. It operates a mobile application that enables users to discover home-brewed coffee crafted by local baristas and coffee makers. The app features customizable options that allow customers to tailor their coffee preferences without needing to visit cafés, thereby facilitating an enjoyable coffee experience at home. Through its platform, BearHand connects coffee enthusiasts with nearby cafés, enhancing the local coffee culture and making it easier for users to explore and enjoy diverse coffee offerings within their communities.

AnnoTex

Pre Seed Round in 2019
AnnoTex is a software company based in Berkeley, California, specializing in an online PDF annotator designed for inputting math equations and chemical structures. Founded by Achyuta Iyengar and Kavi Vaidya, the platform enables users to write mathematical expressions, draw freely, and collaborate in real-time. AnnoTex allows users to upload or link to online PDFs, facilitating annotation through math equations and markdown implementations. Additionally, users can store their work by downloading or printing the annotated PDF, making it a versatile tool for educators, students, and professionals in scientific and mathematical fields.

All_ebt

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Allebt is a company that provides a digital platform enabling users to access electronic benefits for food stamps through a mobile wallet. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Pasadena, California, Allebt allows customers to connect their food stamps to a tokenized virtual card, facilitating online purchases of groceries and other approved goods. The company aims to empower communities by enhancing their ability to shop for healthy food online while promoting savings. Additionally, it offers options like Instacart for food stamps, further streamlining the shopping experience.

Adulis Software

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Adulis Software is a technology company that specializes in developing online ordering management solutions specifically tailored for the restaurant industry. By creating software that enhances business productivity, Adulis Software aims to streamline the online ordering process for restaurants, facilitating efficient management and improving customer experience.

Hayden AI

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Hayden AI is a technology company focused on developing artificial intelligence and machine learning solutions aimed at enhancing urban mobility and public transit systems. The company specializes in automated enforcement of dedicated bus lanes and bus stops, which contributes to faster public transportation, increased street safety, and sustainability. By leveraging an autonomous traffic management platform, Hayden AI utilizes advanced technologies and a network of connected mobile devices to improve urban life and support the creation of smarter cities. Its AI-powered mobility solutions are designed to detect, analyze, and address traffic incidents, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for communities.

ARA Sound Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2019
ARA Sound Labs, located in Berkeley, California, specializes in developing advanced audio technologies aimed at creating realistic and immersive sound experiences. The company focuses on designing and developing both hardware and software solutions that deliver binaural audio. These innovations are applicable across a range of fields, including immersive gaming, virtual and augmented reality, as well as interactive emotional trauma therapy. ARA Sound Labs is committed to enhancing the auditory experience through cutting-edge technology tailored for various applications.

AirMask

Pre Seed Round in 2019
AirMask is a Berkeley, California-based company that specializes in the manufacture and sale of innovative air masks designed to protect users from inhaling harmful contaminants such as pollen, dust, vapors, fumes, and gases. The company has developed a range of products, including air purifying masks that filter contaminated air and air supplied masks that address situations with insufficient breathable air. Founded by a group of young engineers, AirMask aims to provide a lightweight and secure solution for personal air protection, utilizing cutting-edge technology and materials to ensure comfort and effectiveness. Through extensive research and product testing, AirMask has established itself as a leader in the air protection market, committed to enhancing the well-being of its customers.

Obviously AI

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Obviously AI, Inc. is a technology company founded in 2018 and based in Berkeley, California, specializing in cloud-based data science solutions. The company develops a platform that allows users to perform complex data analyses and generate predictions by posing natural language questions, without the need for coding expertise. By utilizing data science and machine learning, Obviously AI's platform interprets users' inquiries, retrieves the relevant data, and applies machine learning algorithms to deliver insights and predictions. This innovative approach enables businesses to understand customer behavior, identify target audiences, and enhance their marketing strategies, ultimately facilitating the transition of companies into AI-driven enterprises.

BearX

Pre Seed Round in 2018
BearX is a platform that connects students, alumni, faculty, and staff to find mentors, join startups, and attend exclusive events.

Peanut Robotics

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Peanut Robotics is a company that specializes in developing advanced robotic solutions for cleaning commercial spaces, including restaurants, hotels, airports, and offices. The company leverages artificial intelligence and innovative robotics software to enable its robots to perform complex tasks without the need for extensive manual training. Its unique software architecture is built around a patent-pending large language model embedding-based skill library system, which allows robots to understand and execute prompts that require contextual awareness and knowledge of their operating environment. By integrating these technologies, Peanut Robotics aims to help clients reduce labor costs and streamline their cleaning operations, enhancing efficiency in various commercial settings.

Bungee Tech

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Bungee Tech Corporation, founded in 2017 and based in Bellevue, Washington, specializes in designing and developing geolocation data mining software tailored for e-commerce businesses, including retailers, airlines, and hotels. The company's innovative platform leverages artificial intelligence and advanced machine learning to collect and analyze comprehensive data on market competition, enabling clients to make informed decisions regarding pricing, product selection, promotions, and advertising. By capturing publicly available data at scale, Bungee Tech provides detailed insights into competitors' offerings and tracks changes in price and availability, which helps identify new market opportunities. This intelligence is enhanced through partnerships with trusted data sources, allowing businesses to gain a complete understanding of the competitive landscape and optimize their retail performance effectively.

Genomelink

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Genomelink is a platform that enables individuals to explore insights from their DNA data while assisting businesses in leveraging this information for marketing and research purposes. The company, founded by experienced professionals in the consumer genomics field, offers a personal DNA cloud data upload application that allows users to upload their raw DNA data files. Through its platform, members can uncover their identities and traits using intuitive visualizations and educational content, promoting a clear understanding of their genetic information. Genomelink's commitment to transparency ensures that users can engage deeply with their DNA data, while the company also collaborates with prestigious institutions and investors to advance its mission in the genomics sector.
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