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Frequently Asked Questions

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Is StackGenius a SaaS solution?

No, StackGenius has two offerings. This website offers a free catalogue of InvestTech solutions - no ads, no sales. Secondly StackGenius offers consulting services to investment teams that want to create Alpha with technology. We use off the shelf software where possible. And where needed we build custom data lakes and machine learning models. In that sense we can build software but we are not a SaaS vendor.

What services does StackGenius offer?

StackGenius offers consulting services to help teams select, integrate, and manage their technology stacks, build data lakes, and train models.

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Who can benefit from StackGenius?

StackGenius is designed for investment professionals, including venture capitalists, private equity firms, and M&A teams, looking to streamline their tech stack and improve efficiency.

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What is StackGenius?

StackGenius is a platform that helps General Partners (GPs) and Limited Partners (LPs) in the investment industry find and integrate the best SaaS products to optimize their operations.

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Getting Started:

How do performance deals work?

In a nutshell: We become your outsourced CTO and tech team. We get a small portion of your management fee and carry. This way we have perfectly aligned interest. When you produce great returns we are happy as well. Our share of your management fees will be less expensive than hiring internally and we can ship from day one.

Do you offer performance deals?

Yes, StackGenius loves long term performance deals. We invest sweat equity into your fund and thus have perfectly aligned interest with you. We make you more effective and efficient and we gain through the performance deal. If you prefer plain hourly or project pricing we can make that work, too.

What is StackGenius' hourly rate?

StackGenius is significantly less expensive than large consulting names. Rates vary based on scope and type of engagement and ressources used. We also offer performance based deals.

Can I afford StackGenius' consulting services?

StackGenius was founded to help investment teams create Alpha with technology. Exactly because the 2% management fees are notoriously thin you can't afford to not leverage technology. StackGenius has packages that can fit any budget. ANd we offer performance deals, too.

How does StackGenius make money?

StackGenius is remunerated through consulting fees for bespoke work that has been explicitly ordered.

Is there a fee to use StackGenius?

The public catalogue of InvestTech solutions on StackGenius is free to use, with no advertisements or sales pitches.

Getting Started:

How do I define scope?

You don't need to have a defined scope to get started. We can always start with a friendly discovery conversation. As we have a policy against hardselling and chasing you have nothing to lose.

How does StackGenius typically work?

Engaging with StackGenius typically starts with a friendly discovery conversation. Either you already know what you want to solve or we explore best practices from the industry. Once you have built conviction for a scope of work we make you an offer that you can accept or alter. We have a policy against hardselling and chasing. Whenever you are ready, we are here.

How can I get in touch with StackGenius for consulting services?

You can book a free call through the StackGenius website to discuss your needs and explore consulting options.

Getting Started:

Why sell a shovel instead of digging for gold?

At StackGenius we are builders not investors. We know how to build coherent tech stacks and train high performing machine learning models. But we have neither the deal access nor the brand that you have. But we can build you a shovel that makes you dig much more effectively!

How do I know you deliver quality?

Our consulting services are tailored to meet the specific needs of GPs and LPs, leveraging our years of experience with founding machine learning companies. Our commitment to transparency and client satisfaction is reflected in our free, ad-free public catalogue and personalized support.

Who is StackGenius?

StackGenius is a boutique consulting outfit founded in Berlin in 2024. You can watch the genesis story on our about page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Let's chat! Doesn't hurt.

No BS. Value only.

Frequently Asked Questions

Let's chat!
Doesn't hurt.