THE

GATEWAY

FOR DEEPTECH.

Empowering founders to transform deep tech innovations from Berkeley and beyond into enduring companies

Why Founders Partner with Us

Deep Tech Commercialization Expertise

Proven success running UC Berkeley Deep Tech Innovation Lab since 2020, guiding dozens of breakthrough technologies from lab to market.

Proprietary Patent Intelligence & IP Strategy

Two Decades operating an IP strategy, patent analytics & software firm. Built defensible moats; supported R&D and M&A for corporates, investors and startups.

Differentiated Global Network

Network of 500+ UC Berkeley alumni from Business, Engineering & Law; 50+ serial entrepreneurs, operators, investors, and service providers.

OUR FOCUS AREAS

FFC is committed to investing in diverse and underrepresented founders.

Areas of Interest

Climate

Healthcare

Advanced Materials

Robotics

Quantum

Energy

AI/ML

TechBio

Space Tech

Biotech

OUR PORTFOLIO

Deep tech companies we’ve accelerated

Cohort #1: We soft-launched in mid-February with our first cohort in our 10,000 sq ft accelerator space!

OUR PORTFOLIO

Deep tech companies we’ve accelerated