Strawberry Creek Ventures Community Newsletter — October 2022
Content at the intersection of entrepreneurship, venture capital, and our UC Berkeley community.
IN THIS ISSUE: Join Strawberry Creek Fund 6; register for a webinar on October 11 or an event at Strawberry Creek Ventures’ office on November 17; read a feature story on augmented reality company Jadu; portfolio company news on Mainspring, Thirty Madison, Gatik, and RapidSOS; and more.
Join Strawberry Creek Ventures Fund 6!
Strawberry Creek Fund 6 is open to our entire community. Interested investors should create an account and login to Strawberry Creek’s data room to access all fund materials. If you have any investing questions, connect with us for a short 1×1 call.
UPCOMING WEBINAR
An Introduction to Strawberry Creek Ventures
Tuesday, October 11, 11:00 AM PT
Join Managing Partner Matt Caspari for a live overview of Strawberry Creek Ventures. He will review the goal and structure of the fund, the benefits of diversifying into VC, and recent investment activity.
Register for an Upcoming Event
Thursday, November 17
Strawberry Creek Ventures is hosting Haas authors Laila Tarraf (MBA ’98) and Mike Trigg (MBA ’98) for an event organized by the Berkeley Haas Alumni Network Silicon Valley Chapter. Click below to learn more and register.
Connecting With Inspiring Entrepreneurs
Managing Partner Matt Caspari was all smiles during his recent Berkeley Haas Entrepreneurship mentoring hours where he connected with many inspiring entrepreneurs.
Strawberry Creek Portfolio Spotlight
Jadu’s Web3 platform combines augmented reality (AR), NFTs, and cryptocurrency for a revolutionary mobile gaming experience. Jadu’s Mirrorverse is a mobile AR game-world built around virtual items owned by its community of players through the blockchain. Read Feature Story »
Strawberry Creek Portfolio Companies in the News
- Mainspring Closes Series E at $290 Million (PR Newswire)
- Thirty Madison Names Quan Zhang as Chief Financial Officer (City Biz)
- Gatik’s Co-founder and Chief Engineer, Apeksha Kumavat, Recognized on the Inc. 2022 Female Founders 100 List (Yahoo!)
- Fugro and RapidSOS Improve Emergency Response with 3D Mapping (Geospatial World)
FOR CURRENT INVESTORS
Thinking of becoming an investor? Access Materials »
Using a Self-Directed IRA to Invest in Venture Capital
Our latest eGuide discusses how you can use a self-directed IRA to fund your venture investments. Visit our Club portal to read the piece and other exclusive content from Managing Partner Matt Caspari and our team. Visit Club Portal »
What’s New at AV: Seeking Venture Fellows
Did you know many of our fellows land full-time jobs in VC or entrepreneurship? We are looking for UC Berkeley alumni interested in joining our free Venture Fellow Program, designed for early- to mid-career professionals looking to launch a career in VC. In addition to providing our fellows with hands-on investing experience, we seek to increase opportunities for underrepresented groups in VC, promoting gender, racial, and ethnic diversity in the industry. No VC experience is required. Now accepting applications for our January 2023 cohort through October 16, 2022. For details, eligibility requirements, and a link to our application, please visit our website. You can also email us for questions or to refer any qualified candidates. Learn More »
Other News from Alumni Ventures
AV Talent Referrals
Interested in joining a cutting-edge startup or know someone who might be? Our portfolio companies are growing and always looking for high-caliber talent. Check out their open positions on our job board. If you find a match, fill out this short form, and we will try to make a personal referral. Visit Job Board »
Contact [email protected] for additional information. To see additional risk factors and investment considerations, visit av-funds.com/disclosures.