California Innovation Fund

The California Innovation Fund is a venture capital firm focused on empowering the University of California (UC) innovation ecosystem. They invest in early-stage, UC-affiliated startups that are solving significant problems and aim to create a positive impact. A unique aspect of their model is re-investing 50% of their General Partner carry into the UC system to support public education and the next generation of entrepreneurs. The fund leverages the extensive operational wisdom and network of its team, comprising experienced entrepreneurs, industry leaders, UC alumni, and faculty, to provide comprehensive support to their portfolio companies. They focus on industry-agnostic startups seeking late seed or Series A funding, typically investing between $250,000 and $1 million.