Free Ventures
Overview
Free Ventures is a 501(c)(3) student-run non-profit with the mission of making entrepreneurship accessible to UC Berkeley students of all backgrounds by empowering them with the support to innovate and build . Since 2013, Free Ventures has been Cal's leading pre-seed accelerator, combining a mentor network, sponsor-led curriculum, and personalized structure to elevate student startups . The program is semester-long, running batches in both the spring and fall .
Investments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nomadic Drones | - | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| COBA Coffee | Sep 2018 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Rimble | Sep 2020 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| C. Light Technologies | Jun 2019 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Markit AI | Sep 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
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Key People
Jeremy Fiance
Co-Founder, Advisor
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is Free Ventures based?
Free Ventures is headquartered in Berkeley, California, United States.
When was Free Ventures founded?
Free Ventures was founded in 2013.
How many portfolio companies does Free Ventures have?
Free Ventures has 6 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Free Ventures's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Nomadic Drones, COBA Coffee, Rimble, C. Light Technologies, Markit AI.
What was Free Ventures's most recent investment shown here?
Free Ventures's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Markit AI in 2024.
What sectors does Free Ventures focus on?
Free Ventures focuses on Consumer & Commerce, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Free Ventures focus on?
Free Ventures typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Free Ventures's AUM?
Free Ventures's assets under management are estimated between $50.0M and $100.0M.