Operator Stack

About The Fund

Operator Stack is an early-stage technology investment fund that emphasizes support for founders and startups at critical stages of their growth, with a focus on logistics/supply chain, FinTech, and B2B SaaS industries. They refer to themselves as 'operator investors,' which indicates a deeper, hands-on approach to investment, leveraging their experience as operators to help founders grow into unicorn valuations and beyond. They are involved in investments ranging from pre-seed to Series A stages, with a financial commitment that can span from $100,000 to $5,000,000, while their sweet spot for investment is around $1,500,000. Their team consists of members with diverse backgrounds in building technology infrastructures, product development, data science, finance, fundraising, M&A, strategy, and partnerships. Operator Stack's investment thesis is to back the best startups that are solving the pain points they have directly experienced as operators. They support their portfolio companies by providing strategic insights and guidance in various domains such as sales and marketing strategies, technology stack optimization, financial stack for different stages, growth tactics, acquisition considerations, and beyond. The fund uniquely combines its operating experience with a network of over 200 LPs and top-tier technology operators to assist startups from various angles. The collective experience of the team spans over 40 years, involving successful exits such as Fivestars being sold to SumUp for $317 million. The fund is also dedicated to research and thought leadership within its focus areas, as demonstrated by their publications on trends and strategic insights, such as their article on building enduring moats in Generative AI. Operator Stack positions itself as a valuable thought partner for the ventures it invests in, helping them navigate the landscape of product development, go-to-market strategies, and funding.