Caltech Seed Fund
Overview
The Caltech Seed Fund is an early-stage, internal venture fund at the California Institute of Technology that provides pre-seed and seed capital to support the commercialization of technologies from Caltech and the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). The fund aims to help promising new companies achieve milestones that will allow them to secure further external funding. It is managed by Caltech's Office of Technology Transfer and Corporate Partnerships (OTTCP) and invests across all areas of technology where strong commercialization opportunities exist, including deep tech, life sciences, and engineering.
Portfolio Companies
4
Website
innovation.caltech.eduInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esperto Medical | - | Seed | Co-investor |
| 3Laws Robotics | - | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Calcarea Inc. | Jan 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Captura Corp | Jan 2023 | Series A | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Caltech Seed Fund based?
Caltech Seed Fund is headquartered in Pasadena, California, United States.
When was Caltech Seed Fund founded?
Founding year information for Caltech Seed Fund is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Caltech Seed Fund have?
Caltech Seed Fund has 4 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Caltech Seed Fund's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Esperto Medical, 3Laws Robotics, Calcarea Inc., Captura Corp.
What was Caltech Seed Fund's most recent investment shown here?
Caltech Seed Fund's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Calcarea Inc. in 2023.
What sectors does Caltech Seed Fund focus on?
Caltech Seed Fund focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Energy & Sustainability, Mobility, Transportation & Logistics, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Caltech Seed Fund focus on?
Caltech Seed Fund typically invests at the Early stage.