USC's Viterbi School of Engineering
Overview
The USC Viterbi School of Engineering operates investment programs for startups, primarily through the Viterbi Venture Fund (VVF) and the Viterbi Startup Garage accelerator. The Viterbi Venture Fund is a donor-funded investment account that typically invests $50,000 to $100,000 in Southern California-based startups with a USC affiliation (faculty, staff, or alumni). It participates in pre-seed or seed level funding rounds as a passive, syndicate member. The Viterbi Startup Garage is an early-stage technology accelerator that provides funding, space, and resources to student and alumni entrepreneurs.
Portfolio Companies
15
Website
viterbischool.usc.eduInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flint | Nov 2025 | Series A | Co-investor |
| Quantum Elements | Oct 2025 | Seed | Co-investor |
| SoFiiT | Sep 2024 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| Zoo | Oct 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Zoo | Jun 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
Key People
Karan Salve
Co-Founder
MSPM Anniya Louis
Founder & Co-Chair Of The Women S Employee Resource Group, Assistant Director, Graduate Admission
Allison Kay
Managing Director
Anita Pace
Managing Director
Emily Chung
Managing Director
Hailey Liu
Managing Director
Jennifer de la Fuente
Managing Director Of Events, USC University Relations
Mark A. Pearson
Faculty Managing Director
Mark Bernstein
Managing Director Energy Institute
MONICA DEAN
Managing Director
Robert Aniszfeld
Managing Director
Seth Pickens
Managing Director
Young Suk Kim
Managing Director
Christopher Wieland
Executive Director Of Development, Principal Gifts
Ryan Robinson
Executive Director Of Principal Gifts, Sustainability
Shelly Horn
Executive Director, Principal Gifts
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
