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The House Fund

The House Fund is a Berkeley-focused pre-seed and early-stage venture capital fund. It invests in technology startups founded by UC Berkeley alumni, faculty, students, and affiliates, while providing mentorship, recruiting, fundraising, AI expertise, and access to its broader Berkeley network.
Berkeley, USA

Description

The House Fund is a venture capital firm and startup support ecosystem based in Berkeley, California. Since 2016, it has invested at inception and early stages in more than 100 technology startups across enterprise and consumer markets, offering up to $1 million in pre-seed funding and up to $2 million in early-stage funding. The firm supports founders through its Cal Knowledge Network, including recruiting, mentorship, campus and alumni access, fundraising assistance, software credits, customer introductions, and operational resources. Its initiatives include AI@The House, an AI Accelerator for Berkeley-affiliated founders, and the BAIR Grant, which funds Berkeley AI researchers and startups.