Manager Edge
Differentiated by design
We look for unique perspective, talent, or positioning that compounds over time.
Berkocorp Family Office
We are a Canadian family office investing across venture capital, private equity, and other niche strategies through a mix of fund commitments and direct investments.
Selected Portfolio
Berkocorp is the investment office of the Berkowitz family, with roots in Vancouver and operations in Toronto.
Originating from a real estate business established in the 1950s, Berkocorp now focuses on private equity and venture capital in North America, while continuing to manage legacy real estate holdings.
We back managers with differentiated perspectives, talents, and ecosystem positions that can sustain a long-term competitive advantage.
We favor specialty and niche strategies, with disciplined pacing designed to build durable relationships over time.
Manager Edge
Differentiated by design
We look for unique perspective, talent, or positioning that compounds over time.
Niche Bias
Strategies that don't scale
We are drawn to niche sectors and hard-to-understand strategies where specialist insight matters.
Security Type
Equity only
We are optimists investing exclusively in equity for long-term value creation.
Deployment Format
Funds and directs
We make fund commitments, and direct investments alongside our partners.
Geography
North America focused
Primary focus is the U.S. and Canada, with select investments in Europe and Israel.
Pacing
Consistent deployment
We deploy at a steady pace to support long-term partnerships.
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A few conversations on investing, pacing, and why patience still wins.
This Week in Startups
LP investment strategies, IRR focus, and more with Berkocorp's Joshua Berkowitz | E1882
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Swimming with Allocators
Patient Capital, Bold Bets: Constructing a Venture Book That Works
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How I Invest w/David Weisburd
Joshua Berkowitz of Berkocorp on Why LP’s Should Care about IRR% not TVPI | E24
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Liquidity
Major challenger to OpenAI, xAI, closing on $6B in funding | E1944
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