California Innovation Fund
Overview
The California Innovation Fund powers a cycle of education, innovation, and entrepreneurship to make VC more equitable and create impactful positive change. They provide venture funding and the backing of a strong community of UC alumni and faculty. They fuel the education of the next generation of entrepreneurs by re-investing 50% of their GP carry into the public University of California system.
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| GC AI | May 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| EdVisorly | Dec 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| TransCrypts | Oct 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Catena Biosciences | Jun 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Synvivia | Dec 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Kurt Beyer
Founder California Innovation Fund
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is California Innovation Fund based?
California Innovation Fund is headquartered in Mill Valley, California, United States.
When was California Innovation Fund founded?
California Innovation Fund was founded in 2021.
How many portfolio companies does California Innovation Fund have?
California Innovation Fund has 17 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in California Innovation Fund's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include GC AI, EdVisorly, TransCrypts, Catena Biosciences, Synvivia.
What was California Innovation Fund's most recent investment shown here?
California Innovation Fund's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in TransCrypts in 2025.
What sectors does California Innovation Fund focus on?
California Innovation Fund focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Cybersecurity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Energy & Sustainability, Crypto & Web3, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does California Innovation Fund focus on?
California Innovation Fund typically invests at the Early stage.
What is California Innovation Fund's AUM?
California Innovation Fund's assets under management are estimated between $0.0 and $50.0M.