California Innovation Fund

California Innovation Fund

Mill Valley, Californiacaliforniainnovationfund.com

Overview

The California Innovation Fund powers a cycle of education, innovation, and entrepreneurship to make VC more equitable and create impactful positive change. They provide venture funding and the backing of a strong community of UC alumni and faculty. They fuel the education of the next generation of entrepreneurs by re-investing 50% of their GP carry into the public University of California system.

Year Founded

2021

Portfolio Companies

14

Investments

CompanyDateStageLead
TransCryptsOct 2025SeedCo-investor
Space Kinetic Corp.Aug 2025SeedCo-investor
Cooler Heads CareJul 2025Series ACo-investor
GC AIMay 2025Series ACo-investor
SixMap Inc.Apr 2025Series ACo-investor

Key People

Kurt Beyer

Founder California Innovation Fund

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersMill Valley, California
Year Founded2021

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