The STAK Ventures Newsletter

Oakland’s startup scene, delivered monthly.

Founder stories, investor perspectives and what’s happening across the STAK Ventures ecosystem at the intersection of real estate, technology and venture capital.

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What you’ll get in your inbox

A short, useful read about building and backing companies, written by the team at STAK Ventures.

Founder spotlights

The founders building on our campus: what they’re solving, how they got started and what they’ve learned.

Investor perspectives

Straight talk from VCs and angels on what they look for, where capital is moving and how to stand out.

STAK Ventures Podcast

New episodes with founders and operators, hosted by Brian Sparkes, with the takeaways worth your time.

Residency & Accelerator news

Updates from the STAK Founder Residency and STAK Accelerator, including how to get involved.

Open calls for decks

When we’re looking at new companies, subscribers hear first, with a direct line to submit a pitch deck.

Insights & deep dives

The best of the STAK Ventures blog on fundraising, PropTech and growing a company in the Bay Area.

The STAK ecosystem

Where Oakland’s founders build, meet and grow

STAK Ventures sits at the heart of a campus in Uptown Oakland where founders, investors and operators work side by side. The newsletter brings that community to you wherever you are.

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Founders and investors networking at STAK in Oakland
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Who it’s for

Written for the people building what’s next

Early-stage founders at STAK

Founders

Practical lessons on fundraising, hiring and growth, plus programs and resources that can help you move faster.

Investors listening to startup pitches at STAK

Investors

Early looks at the companies coming through STAK Ventures and the trends we’re watching in real estate and tech.

The STAK campus lobby in Uptown Oakland

Mentors & operators

Ways to share your experience with founders on campus and stay connected to the Oakland startup community.

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