Ted Hou

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.

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

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.

Vice President of Marketing and Sales

2002 - 2005

Marketing Director

2001 - 2002