Startups, Berkeley, & VC

Once again, Berkeley is flexing its entrepreneurial muscles on the global stage. PitchBook’s latest rankings confirm what we at Berkeley have known all along—our university is a powerhouse when it comes to producing VC-backed startups.

It’s big game week, and we’ve got the axe. 

It’s big game week, meaning, it’s easy to get me going. 

This year, Pitchbook has Berkeley as the #1 university globally for VC-backed startups founded by Undergrad alumni. Our story isn’t about clinching a top spot or beating Stanfurd. It’s about a community.

I can tell you that Berkeley is quietly #1 for undergrad alum founded startups. While company count is very close, there is still a big $146.5+ Billion funding gap. Bears know that money doesn’t just grow on trees. Nor is money only made by the Trees.

A little-known tale is the impact a small, wide-eyed band of students had on BBH almost seven years ago.

Berkeley has clearly, quietly become the #1 producer of VC-backed companies

“Berkeley sucks at startups,” said someone at Stanfurd while paying for their double espresso in Bitcoin at Coupa Cafe. When it comes to talking about Berkeley startups, I rarely ever talk about Stanford…

While entrepreneurship is a lonely journey, you don’t have to do it alone. There are seven types of business coaches in the world. Even Steve Jobs had a coach... you should find yours.