The House Fund

What is The House Fund?

The House Fund is a venture capital firm focusing on pre-seed and seed investments in startups linked to the University of California, Berkeley community, including its students, faculty, and alumni. Since its establishment in 2016, the firm aims to be the first investor in Berkeley's top startups, with a commitment to supporting bold founders as they grow from inception to beyond.

Their investment approach includes participation in syndicates for pre-seed stages with up to $1 million funding and leading or co-leading Seed rounds—or participating as part of a Seed or Series A syndicate—with investments up to $2 million.

The firm's portfolio covers a diverse range of industries, emphasizing Software (Web Marketplace SaaS), Business Solutions, FinTech and Financial Services, Hardware and Manufacturing, AI and Big Data, Blockchain and Cryptos, Web Security and Privacy, Food & Beverage, and SaaS. The House Fund has backed over 100 startups, raised over $5.2 billion in follow-on capital, and witnessed 20 exits and the creation of 7 unicorns.

Their accelerator program, The House Residency, provides workspace, mentorship, and a platform for AI startup creation, which reflects their significant focus on fostering innovation in the AI space at Berkeley. It aligns with their philosophy of paving the path for visionary founders and building generational companies that make a substantial impact. The House Fund is known for its active involvement in the startup ecosystem, offering resources and connections, and working closely with founders to aid in recruitment and investor introductions.