Dec 10, 03:45 PM

Databricks Cofounder Launches $150 Million Laude Ventures Fund for Research-Driven Tech Startups at Berkeley

Andy Konwinski, cofounder of Databricks, alongside early backer Pete Sonsini and Antimatter CEO Andrew Krioukov, has launched Laude Ventures, a $150 million venture capital fund. The fund aims to invest in research-driven, technical startups primarily at Berkeley and other locations. This initiative reflects a growing trend among tech entrepreneurs to support innovative ventures in the field of advanced technology. Additionally, there will be a demonstration of a new synthetic evaluation product developed in collaboration with Databricks, showcasing the ongoing innovation within these companies.

#Andy Konwinski #Databricks #Pete Sonsini #Antimatter #Andrew Krioukov #Laude Ventures #Berkeley

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Sources

Alex Konrad@alexrkonrad
2 years ago
Exclusive: Databricks and Perplexity cofounder Andy Konwinski, early backer Pete Sonsini and Antimatter CEO Andrew Krioukov have launched Laude Ventures. The $150M seed fund will focus on research-driven, technical startups at Berkeley and elsewhere. https://t.co/WPPKKqDvNx https://t.co/D2BM6gLbog
Alex Konrad@alexrkonrad
2 years ago
Exclusive: Databricks and Perplexity cofounder Andy Konwinski, early backer Pete Sonsini and Antimatter CEO Andrew Krioukov have launched Laude Ventures. The $150 million fund will focus on research-driven, technical startups at Berkeley and elsewhere. https://t.co/WPPKKqDvNx
Forbes Tech@ForbesTech
2 years ago
With deep Databricks and Perplexity ties, Andy Konwinski, Pete Sonsini and Andrew Krioukov have launched a VC firm focused on research-driven, highly-technical founders. https://t.co/pfnDqDsN5d https://t.co/BXKoAlinJR

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