USC's Viterbi School of Engineering
Overview
The USC Viterbi School of Engineering operates investment programs for startups, primarily through the Viterbi Venture Fund (VVF) and the Viterbi Startup Garage accelerator. The Viterbi Venture Fund is a donor-funded investment account that typically invests $50,000 to $100,000 in Southern California-based startups with a USC affiliation (faculty, staff, or alumni). It participates in pre-seed or seed level funding rounds as a passive, syndicate member. The Viterbi Startup Garage is an early-stage technology accelerator that provides funding, space, and resources to student and alumni entrepreneurs.
Portfolio Companies
15
Website
viterbischool.usc.eduInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| SoFiiT | Sep 2024 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Zoo | Oct 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Flint | Nov 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Quantum Elements | Oct 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Karan Salve
Co-Founder
MSPM Anniya Louis
Founder & Co-Chair Of The Women S Employee Resource Group, Assistant Director, Graduate Admission
Allison Kay
Managing Director
Anita Pace
Managing Director
Emily Chung
Managing Director
Hailey Liu
Managing Director
Jennifer de la Fuente
Managing Director Of Events, USC University Relations
Mark A. Pearson
Faculty Managing Director
Mark Bernstein
Managing Director Energy Institute
MONICA DEAN
Managing Director
Robert Aniszfeld
Managing Director
Seth Pickens
Managing Director
Young Suk Kim
Managing Director
Christopher Wieland
Executive Director Of Development, Principal Gifts
Shelly Horn
Executive Director, Principal Gifts
Cassandra Bermudez
Asscoiate HR Partner
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is USC's Viterbi School of Engineering based?
USC's Viterbi School of Engineering is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, United States.
When was USC's Viterbi School of Engineering founded?
Founding year information for USC's Viterbi School of Engineering is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does USC's Viterbi School of Engineering have?
USC's Viterbi School of Engineering has 15 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in USC's Viterbi School of Engineering's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include SoFiiT, Zoo, Flint, Quantum Elements.
What was USC's Viterbi School of Engineering's most recent investment shown here?
USC's Viterbi School of Engineering's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Flint in 2025.
What sectors does USC's Viterbi School of Engineering focus on?
USC's Viterbi School of Engineering focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Consumer & Commerce, Frontier & Industrial Tech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does USC's Viterbi School of Engineering focus on?
USC's Viterbi School of Engineering typically invests at the Early stage.