OUR STORY
Beta helps first-time founders build VC-fundable businesses through proven know-how from the heart of Silicon Valley.
Mission
Make innovation accessible for every person and organization on the earth
Vision
Silicon Valley-based higher education institution that develops innovation skills and cultivates the next generation of entrepreneurial leaders.
What does Beta stand for?
Belief, Entrepreneur, Technology, Accessible
Who does Beta help?
People who want to start companies, from college students to senior executives in the U.S. and Asia.
What does Beta offer?
We offer a 6-week fundraising program to help Pre-YC founders jumpstart. We offer various courses on innovation to help growing innovators and seasoned innovators unleash their potential.
Entity
Beta University is a 501(c)3 non profit organization.
BETA HELPS ENTREPRENEURS
TRACTION SO FAR
780
Founders
189
Investors
56
Lessons
$20B
Total Companies Valuation
350
Executives
3600
Job Opportunities
80
Professors
50000+
Talents
BETA'S ALUMNI COMPANIES (GROWTH STAGE)
Based in Silicon Valley and dedicated to overseas Chinese entrepreneurial teams, we've supported over 400 high-growth startup projects in their journey from inception to success by offering capital, knowledge, and expert support. Our member companies have garnered recognition from prominent media outlets, including Forbes 30 Under 30 and Hurun Under 30.
Clapper
Social video platform
IDG, SIG
Suntisfy
DTC baby products and toys
Millions of customers
Yami Buy
Asian shopping website in North America
J.P.Morgan, GGV
Visla
AIGC Video Tool
#1 engineer from Zoom
Outer
DTC outdoor furniture
Sequoia, Capital Today
EthSign
DocuSign for web3
Sequoia US/China/India
WuKong Education
Online class for 3 - 18 yrs old students
k2vc
Vesta
DTC home goods
Sequoia，Tiantu Capital
FP Solution
Hardware-Focused Accelerator
SpaceX、Tesla
E-Pal
Gamers community
A16Z
Aspecta
Linkedin for web3
ZhenFund
KOKOLU
Sustainable lifestyle brand
UpHonest，QF Capital
BETA'S ALUMNI COMPANIES (SEED STAGE)
Our alumni companies focus on four major industries: AI, SaaS, Consumer (DTC + social apps), Healthcare, and renewable energy.
Suger.io
SaaS marketplace
YC w23
Buysmart.ai
AI copilot for Shopping across all platforms
Dreamore.ai
AI Spiritual tech app
Members.land
Membership community tool
YC W23
AdsGency AI
All in one LLMOps + MLOps solutions for advertisements
Restmesh
Restaurant technologies company
SiGenex
Clinical genetics for everyone everywhere
DoDo World
DoDo is where Gen Z co-live with AI being
ThinkBe
Freeing AI from software entirely
Questflow
AI-native workflow automations with no code both on-chain and off-chain
DaWang
New York-based design brand
Atticc
Decentralised social media connecting and enriching the souls of Web3
OUR LOCATION
BETA SILICON VALLEY EVENTS & MOMENTS
We host regular tech workshops, coding boot camps, hackathons, and networking events to attract members and foster a collaborative and innovative atmosphere at the Beta House (Hacker House). Beta's events are a key means of connecting mentees with mentors, facilitating rapid growth in entrepreneurship, and investing for our mentees.
STANFORD ALUMS
Attendees
103
85% Tech Professionals
5% Entrepreneurs
10% Students
BIG TECH PROFESSIONALS
Attendees
165
85% Tech Professionals
5% Entrepreneurs
10% Students
AI HACKATHON
Attendees
96
60% Tech Professionals
30% Entrepreneurs
10% Students
DEMO DAY
Attendees
173
65% Tech Professionals
20% Financial Insiders
5% Entrepreneurs
10% Students
VISITING PROFESSORS AND EXECUTIVES
Founder of Xiaohongshu
Qu Fang
Qu Fang, founder of Xiaohongshu, made the 2022 Forbes Global Billionaires List and ranked 40 on 2023 Forbes China's Outstanding Business Women 100.
Ex Chief Ethics Officer @Airbnb
Roboert Chestnut
Rob Chesnut is a former Airbnb Chief Ethics Officer, known for championing corporate ethics and authoring “Intentional Integrity.”
Professor of Design and Innovation @Stanford
Barry Katz
A renowned figure in the field of design and innovation, known for his influential work in design thinking and problem-solving.
Partner @M13
Karl Alomar
Karl Alomar is a venture capitalist and COO, known for scaling DigitalOcean and investing in early-stage tech startups.
Co-Founder of Twitter
Jim McKelvey
Jim McKelvey is an entrepreneur, co-founder of Square, and philanthropist known for his innovations in digital payments and his work in art and glassblowing.
Alan Patricof Associates
Alan Patricof
Alan Patricof is a pioneering venture capitalist, founder of Greycroft, and influential in shaping the private equity and venture capital industry.
