Berkeley SkyDeck

Berkeley SkyDeck is an accelerator located in Berkeley, California, dedicated to supporting startups founded by UC Berkeley students, alumni, and faculty. Established in 2012, it offers a six-month Cohort Program where selected companies can receive up to $100,000 in funding, disbursed in two tranches. The program is industry-agnostic and includes a Global Innovative Partner Program and a HotDesk incubator accommodating approximately 120 startups annually. As a joint initiative of UC Berkeley’s College of Engineering, Haas School of Business, and the Vice-Chancellor for Research Office, Berkeley SkyDeck aims to foster entrepreneurial excellence by providing access to a robust network of advisors, investors, workshops, and resources to its participating teams.

Brian Bordley

Partner

Bree Cahill

Director Of Partnerships

Chon Tang

Founding Partner

Caroline Winnett

Executive Director

Past deals in Augmented Reality

Verchable

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Verchable Limited operates as an AI company that uses computer vision to understand videos. It generates automatic metadata tags for users’ videos that helps user to understand what content, objects, and actions are present within their videos. Its technology detects people, places, and actions within videos. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

Augmental

Seed Round in 2020
Augmental Technologies, Inc. is a Boston-based company founded in 2019 that specializes in developing hands-free interfaces designed to assist individuals with situational and severe motor impairments. The company focuses on integrating augmented reality and assistive technology with the human body, allowing users to access information and interact with devices without the use of their hands. Augmental's innovative approach views the mouth as an untapped area for human-computer interaction, aiming to enhance autonomy for those who experience physical limitations, such as paralysis of the upper extremities. By overcoming these barriers, Augmental seeks to provide increased access to computers and mobile devices, facilitating a more independent and connected life for its users.

Ariadne

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Ariadne Maps UG is a technology company based in Garching bei München, Germany, that specializes in developing, manufacturing, and installing devices capable of sensing signals from smart devices like smartphones. Founded in 2019, the company utilizes advanced artificial intelligence algorithms to enable precise indoor and outdoor localization and tracking in various public venues, including retail stores, shopping centers, airports, and train stations. By providing detailed customer analytics, Ariadne helps businesses optimize their infrastructure to reduce congestion and enhance the customer experience, while also informing advertising and marketing strategies.

Kura Technologies

Seed Round in 2020
Kura Technologies is an augmented reality company based in San Francisco, California, founded in 2016. The company specializes in developing augmented reality glasses that feature micro-displays and variable focus, designed to deliver a superior field of view and high transparency optics. Kura Technologies combines advanced hardware and software solutions, aiming to create the next generation of AR devices tailored for both enterprise and consumer applications. Their platform supports telepresence collaborations, training, and 3D visualization, leveraging bio-sensor inputs and artificial intelligence to enhance user experience. The technology enables users to access emotional feedback and analyze molecular structures in their surroundings, positioning Kura Technologies as a leader in innovative augmented reality solutions.

FakeNetAI

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
FakeNetAI, founded in 2019 by Raymond Lee and based in Berkeley, California, specializes in providing a web application and API that utilize machine learning technology to detect alterations in videos. The company's innovative solution identifies various manipulation techniques, such as masking and layering, to assess the authenticity of online media. By enabling users to verify the integrity of video content, FakeNetAI aims to enhance trust in digital information and combat the spread of disinformation on the web.

syGlass

Non Equity Assistance in 2020
syGlass is a company that specializes in scientific data visualization and annotation software, enabling users to render large, volumetric data sets in three- or four-dimensional formats. The software is designed to facilitate the understanding of complex data generated by microscopes, patient scanners, and industrial equipment. By providing immersive visual representations, syGlass helps investigators communicate their findings more effectively. The platform supports seamless integration with PC-based virtual reality technologies, allowing businesses to access and interact with their data in an intuitive manner. This enhances precision in data quantification and simplifies annotation tasks, ultimately providing valuable insights for various applications.

4D Sight

Pre Seed Round in 2020
4D Sight is a deep advertising platform for live stream gaming and sports content. Our technology embeds ads into the content in a way that feels natural to the game environment.

Geopogo

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Geopogo specializes in creating immersive three-dimensional models that enhance the visualization of architectural designs. By allowing architects and designers to import existing CAD models or utilize its 3D creation tools, Geopogo facilitates the rapid development of detailed renderings and virtual and augmented reality experiences. Compatible with various modeling software such as Revit, SketchUp, and Rhino, Geopogo enriches designs with realistic materials, objects, lighting, and animated effects. The company's services enable clients to effectively visualize both interior and exterior spaces, helping to convey their design narratives through engaging 3D walk-throughs and immersive models. By merging geographic connectivity with interactive engagement, Geopogo offers a unique platform that combines the functionality of e-commerce with the visual appeal of video games, thereby enhancing the architectural presentation process.

Navii

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Navii is an augmented indoor navigation application that provides onscreen turn-by-turn guidance. The company was founded in 2019 and is based in Berkeley, California.

Appearme

Seed Round in 2019
AppearMe, Inc. operates a web and mobile application that facilitates real-time connections between various legal professionals, including appearance attorneys, deposition attorneys, court reporters, interpreters, and freelance attorneys. Founded in 2016 and based in Glendale, California, the platform enables users to find necessary legal representation quickly, often within minutes of needing assistance. It caters to a wide range of legal needs, allowing users to post and accept court appearances, depositions, and other legal freelancing opportunities. Additionally, AppearMe provides a service for consumers seeking lawyers who can address their legal matters across the country, leveraging a nationwide network of over 10,000 attorneys. The application is designed to streamline the process of connecting litigators with the right legal support, thereby enhancing the efficiency of legal practices.

SpatialFirst

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
The SpatialFirst PlaceTime application is a contextually-aware companion app for commercial real estate.

Radiance 4D

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Radiance 4D, based in San Francisco, California, specializes in the development of advanced 3D printing technology. The company focuses on creating printers that can produce the complete volume of an object more quickly than traditional methods, which typically rely on slower, layer-based processes. This innovative approach aims to meet the demands of rapidly evolving industries, providing users with a faster and cost-effective alternative to conventional 3D printing solutions.

Go360

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Go360 has developed Synthetic AI cameras that leverage GANs to boost frame rate, resolution and provide image inpainting capabilities to remove artifacts from weather conditions. Additionally, GANs that remove privately identifiable information from the camera input stream can be deployed alongside the CMOS sensor in an ASIC or FPGA chip. The hardware accelerators enable cameras to boost frame rate and upscale images or adversely downsample images and reduce framerate to operate in bandwidth constrained environments. Synthetic augmentation of the camera capabilities can be beneficial to time synchronize cameras where the shutters are also misaligned by synthetically generating frames between real frame captures from the CMOS sensor. We are further pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

Indoor Reality

Private Equity Round in 2019
Indoor Reality offers a patented hardware and software platform that facilitates rapid, automated visual documentation and 3D mapping of buildings. This comprehensive system is designed for property owners, facility managers, and other stakeholders, enabling them to collaborate and communicate effectively throughout a property's lifecycle, from feasibility analysis and design to construction and ongoing maintenance. The platform integrates wearable hardware devices with a cloud-based processing pipeline, producing point clouds and 3D CAD models. Users can interactively visualize and navigate within photo-realistic 3D models through an intuitive web interface, allowing for features like 3D object tagging and dimension measurements. This seamless integration promotes efficient coordination among all parties involved in property management.

Escape Technologies

Non Equity Assistance in 2019
Escape Technologies, founded in 2018 and based in Fremont, California, specializes in developing optical technology aimed at replacing traditional laptops and desktops. The company's innovative platform utilizes augmented reality to provide multimedia artists and software engineers with an infinite number of virtual displays. This technology allows users to access multiple screens without the need to turn their heads, facilitating a more immersive and efficient working experience. By combining advanced optics with user-friendly design, Escape Technologies is poised to transform the way individuals interact with digital content.

AirMask

Pre Seed Round in 2019
AirMask is a manufacturer based in Berkeley, California, specializing in air masks designed to protect users from inhaling various contaminants, including pollen, dust, vapors, fumes, and gases. The company aims to provide a lightweight and thin protective solution that offers a sense of security similar to that of a bandage. Through extensive research and product testing, AirMask has developed state-of-the-art technology and materials to create its innovative products. Their offerings include air purifying masks that filter out contaminated air and air supplied masks that address breathable air shortages, allowing users to inhale clean air while minimizing exposure to harmful pollutants.

Ambi Robotics

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Ambidextrous Laboratories, Inc. is a company based in Berkeley, California, founded in 2018. It specializes in developing software that enables AI-based robotic picking specifically for e-commerce applications. By focusing on advanced control systems for object manipulation, Ambidextrous aims to enhance how robots interact with their environments, thereby improving efficiency in various logistical processes.

ARA Sound Labs

Pre Seed Round in 2019
ARA Sound Labs, located in Berkeley, California, specializes in developing audio technologies aimed at delivering realistic and immersive audio experiences. The company focuses on designing and creating both hardware and software solutions that provide binaural audio. Their applications range from immersive gaming in virtual and augmented reality to innovative interactive therapies addressing emotional trauma.

Eyelevel.ai

Seed Round in 2019
EyeLevel.ai specializes in native marketing solutions for chat and conversational experiences, utilizing data from user interactions with AI-driven messaging assistants. The platform enables brands to establish personalized and contextual connections with consumers by delivering promotional messages through digital assistants and applications. Serving a diverse range of industries, EyeLevel.ai focuses on helping businesses engage with both new and existing customers through targeted and interactive brand experiences, positioning their offerings at eye level during every interaction. This approach allows consumers to experience advertising in a more engaging manner, moving away from traditional invasive ads to more meaningful connections.

Artivive

Seed Round in 2019
Artivive GmbH operates an online platform that allows artists to create new dimensions of art by linking classical with digital art. Its solutions include Artivive app, a visualisation tool; and a creational tool to create the digital layer. The company serves creatives, museums and galleries, brands or agencies, and students and professors. Artivive GmbH was founded in 2017 and is based in Vienna, Austria.

Aura

Seed Round in 2018
Aura Health is a digital wellness company that specializes in mindfulness meditation through its mobile application available on iOS and Android platforms. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Aura offers personalized content aimed at reducing stress and anxiety. The app connects users with a global community of therapists and coaches, providing tailored resources designed to enhance mental well-being. Through its innovative approach, Aura Health seeks to create a supportive environment for individuals looking to improve their mental health and overall quality of life.

CRadar.Ai

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
CRadar.AI develops an accurate radar sensor for safe driving. The company provides unprecedented accurate location information transforming the radar data from crude to sharp. It enables cars to see their environment accurately under all driving conditions, turning self-driving to safe-driving. CRadar.AI was founded on 2018 and is headquartered in Berkeley, California.

Eyelevel.ai

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
EyeLevel.ai specializes in native marketing solutions for chat and conversational experiences, utilizing data from user interactions with AI-driven messaging assistants. The platform enables brands to establish personalized and contextual connections with consumers by delivering promotional messages through digital assistants and applications. Serving a diverse range of industries, EyeLevel.ai focuses on helping businesses engage with both new and existing customers through targeted and interactive brand experiences, positioning their offerings at eye level during every interaction. This approach allows consumers to experience advertising in a more engaging manner, moving away from traditional invasive ads to more meaningful connections.

Pengram

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Pengram Inc., founded in 2017 and based in Santa Clara, California, specializes in augmented reality indoor navigation software. The company has developed a platform that enables users to create and share indoor waypoints using only an iOS device. This innovative system allows for the easy mapping of routes within large buildings, helping technicians and users locate devices more efficiently. By leveraging the capabilities of smartphone cameras, Pengram facilitates precise spatial awareness, making navigation in complex indoor environments more accessible and intuitive.

Lucid

Non Equity Assistance in 2018
Lucid VR, Inc. is a technology company based in Santa Clara, California, founded in 2015. The company specializes in an AI vision platform designed for multi-camera devices, enabling the capture of 3D and depth images. Lucid offers software solutions that leverage computer vision and machine learning, catering to various applications including mobile devices, laptops, robotics, and security systems. Its product lineup includes a mobile software development kit (SDK), software modules, and a 3D cloud platform. Through its innovative technology, Lucid aims to enhance visual data processing and provide advanced imaging capabilities across different industries.

SkyAlert

Seed Round in 2018
SkyAlert develops a seismic warning system that enhances public safety by providing early alerts for impending seismic and meteorological disasters. Utilizing an advanced sensor network, the company’s technology can deliver alerts up to 120 seconds before an earthquake's impact, significantly earlier than other systems. This capability allows users to prepare for events such as earthquakes, severe storms, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions, and tropical cyclones. By automating prevention processes, SkyAlert enables individuals and organizations to take timely actions to mitigate the risks associated with these natural disasters.

Aura

Non Equity Assistance in 2017
Aura Health is a digital wellness company that specializes in mindfulness meditation through its mobile application available on iOS and Android platforms. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in San Francisco, California, Aura offers personalized content aimed at reducing stress and anxiety. The app connects users with a global community of therapists and coaches, providing tailored resources designed to enhance mental well-being. Through its innovative approach, Aura Health seeks to create a supportive environment for individuals looking to improve their mental health and overall quality of life.

Owlized

Non Equity Assistance in 2016
Owlized provides location-based virtual reality solutions which help people connect deeply with the most visited destinations on Earth. OWL VR and our mobile mixed-reality tools help travelers experience cultural heritage while enabling citizens to visualize and influence the future of cities.

Eucl3D

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
Eucl3D Inc. specializes in providing software and 3D printing solutions tailored for game developers. Established in 2014 and headquartered in Berkeley, California, the company offers a software development kit (SDK) that enables developers to integrate 3D printing capabilities directly into their games. By connecting their models to Eucl3D's servers, game developers can create new value and sales opportunities through customized 3D printed merchandise. Eucl3D's services facilitate the printing of unique creations ordered by clients, enhancing the gaming experience and expanding the commercial potential of game assets.

Tine Health

Non Equity Assistance in 2015
Tine Health is a SaaS-based augmented reality platform that enables hospitals to augment medical devices with quick 60 to 90-second video based instructions, for nurses and doctors to use as part of their clinical workflow. Tine Health has already been deployed at a number of hospitals around the country where it has helped reduce error rates of critical workflows by over 50%. Tine Health's platform works with iOS and Android-based devices as well as augmented reality headsets such as Microsoft HoloLens and Google Glass. Learn more here: http://tinehealth.com/overviewvideo/

Ava

Non Equity Assistance in 2014
Ava is a mobile application designed to facilitate communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals by providing real-time captioning of group conversations. Utilizing advanced speech and mobile technologies, Ava captures spoken dialogue and translates it into text, color-coding contributions from different speakers for easy identification. This innovative solution allows users to engage fully in social interactions, enhancing their ability to participate in conversations and connect with others. By making group discussions more accessible, Ava aims to create a more inclusive environment for all.

Twindom

Non Equity Assistance in 2012
We photograph you in 3D. We print you in 3D. You get a tiny you. Enter the Twindom.
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