Ted Hou
Managing Partner at Berkeley Catalyst Fund
Sunnyvale, California
Overview
Work Experience
Founder and Managing Partner
2015 - Current
The Berkeley Catalyst Fund (BCF) is a venture capital firm making investments in deep-tech startup companies that are rooted in the San Francisco Bay Area and its world-class university, national lab, and research institute ecosystem. We work closely with UC Berkeley, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, UC San Francisco, associated incubators and accelerators, and alumni entrepreneurs to foster the vibrant startup ecosystem throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. Our sector focus is life sciences (therapeutics, diagnostics, medical devices), biotechnology, agriculture, cleantech (clean air, clean water, energy storage), and sensors. Our stage is primarily Seed and Series A.
Berkeley Catalyst Fund (BCF) is an investment Firm.
Founder and CEO
2013 - 2015
NEEM Scientific is an early stage start-up company with core competence in creating novel nano materials. Efficient devices made from these materials can be used in consumer electronics, energy production, environmental protection, and healthcare.
managing director
2014 - 2014
Vice President, Product Strategy
2012 - 2013
NRG Gas Development Company, LLC owns and operates gas fired power facility.
General Manager of Marketing
2011 - 2012
- Brand promotion - Market communications - Product line management - Product Marketing
Vice President of Product Line Management and Sales Support
2011 - 2011
- Product life cycle - Technology road map and partnership - Order fulfillment and capacity utilization
Sr. Director, Business Development
2010 - 2011
Project financing and technology acquisition
PLM Manager
2009 - 2010
I am managing the laser diode business for industrial and consumer markets
Business Unit Manager
2005 - 2009
Passive component and module business. managed R&D and PLM teams.
Viavi software and hardware platforms and instruments deliver end-to-end visibility across physical, virtual and hybrid networks.
Raised $21,700,000.00 from National Telecommunications and Information Administration and Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT).
Vice President of Marketing and Sales
2002 - 2005
Marketing Director
2001 - 2002