UC Berkeley Foundation
Overview
The University of California, Berkeley Foundation (UCBF) is a nonprofit public benefit corporation established in 1948 to secure support for the University's core endeavors of teaching, research, and public service. The foundation's endowment is managed by the Berkeley Endowment Management Company (BEMCO), which invests in a mix of third-party funds and direct holdings. The foundation makes direct investments in companies and also commits capital as a limited partner to other investment funds.
Portfolio Companies
2
Website
foundation.berkeley.eduInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Splight | Jul 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Sage Geosystems | Jan 2026 | Series B | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is UC Berkeley Foundation based?
UC Berkeley Foundation is headquartered in Berkeley, California, United States.
When was UC Berkeley Foundation founded?
Founding year information for UC Berkeley Foundation is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does UC Berkeley Foundation have?
UC Berkeley Foundation has 2 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in UC Berkeley Foundation's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Splight, Sage Geosystems.
What was UC Berkeley Foundation's most recent investment shown here?
UC Berkeley Foundation's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Sage Geosystems in 2026.
What sectors does UC Berkeley Foundation focus on?
UC Berkeley Foundation focuses on Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does UC Berkeley Foundation focus on?
UC Berkeley Foundation typically invests at the Early stage.
What is UC Berkeley Foundation's AUM?
UC Berkeley Foundation's assets under management are estimated between $1.8B and $3.7B.