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UC Berkeley SkyDeck

University Accelerator · Zero-equity primary; $200K SAFE optional
B+

Good (B+) — Cohort Yield Grade

UC Berkeley SkyDeck is the Berkeley accelerator with strong Bay Area investor network. Open to companies with Berkeley affiliation (founder, advisor, or research). Optional $200K SAFE investment via the SkyDeck Fund. Strong on founder outcomes; established mentor network includes prominent Berkeley alumni.

85
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Equity Terms Fairness
A-
Founder Outcomes
B+
Mentor Quality
B+
Demo Day Yield
B+
Post-Program Network
B+
/ Public-Record Events

Key events & disclosures.

  • Founded 2012 at UC Berkeley
  • Zero-equity primary; optional SAFE
  • Berkeley affiliation required
  • Strong Bay Area mentor network

/ Best for

Berkeley-affiliated founders (students, alumni, faculty) seeking Bay Area network access with founder-friendly terms.

/ Watch out for

Berkeley affiliation required for acceptance. Acceptance competitive.