Blue Bear Ventures

What they do

Blue Bear Ventures (BBV) is a venture capital firm that supports founders working at the frontiers of science and technology to address major global challenges. The firm backs scientists and engineers from top research institutions who are building deep technology startups in areas such as deep software and AI, synthetic biology, energy, and gene therapy. Its team of investors, entrepreneurs, and technologists helps entrepreneurs turn groundbreaking discoveries into world-changing companies, leveraging experience from operating the CITRIS Foundry startup accelerator at UC Berkeley.

What they look for

Blue Bear Ventures invests in deep technology startups founded by scientists and engineers from leading research institutions, focusing on sectors including deep software and AI, synthetic biology, energy, and gene therapy. The firm emphasizes commercializing groundbreaking research-driven innovations emerging from the UC Berkeley community and similar environments.

Stage

Seed

Sectors

AI, Climate, Deeptech, Healthcare

Based

Berkeley, US