UC LAUNCH
Overview
UC LAUNCH is the University of California's leading startup accelerator, based at UC Berkeley's Haas School of Business. It is designed to transform early-stage startups from the UC system into fundable companies. The three-month, zero-equity program guides startups through a rigorous Lean Startup-focused curriculum, pairs them with experienced mentors, and culminates in a Demo Day where teams pitch for cash prizes. To be eligible, teams must have at least one UC student, faculty member, or alum. The accelerator runs two cohorts per year (Fall and Spring). Since its pivot to the accelerator model in 2015, its alumni companies have raised over $1.8 billion in follow-on funding.
Portfolio Companies
5
Website
uclaunch.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biogenesis | Oct 2022 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| RoadGoat | Apr 2021 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| CarbonSustain | Nov 2023 | Accelerator | Lead |
| Rimba | Feb 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
| DashBill | - | Accelerator | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is UC LAUNCH based?
UC LAUNCH is headquartered in Berkeley, California, United States.
When was UC LAUNCH founded?
Founding year information for UC LAUNCH is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does UC LAUNCH have?
UC LAUNCH has 5 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in UC LAUNCH's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Biogenesis, RoadGoat, CarbonSustain, Rimba, DashBill.
What was UC LAUNCH's most recent investment shown here?
UC LAUNCH's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Rimba in 2025.
What sectors does UC LAUNCH focus on?
UC LAUNCH focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Enterprise Software, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, FinTech, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does UC LAUNCH focus on?
UC LAUNCH typically invests at the Early stage.