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About Staket

Built for the gap nobody filled.

Staket was founded after identifying a structural problem in the DACH startup ecosystem — and deciding to do something about it.

Why we built Staket

Seed-stage startups routinely fail — not because their ideas are bad, but because they can't access the professional talent they need at a price they can afford.

At the same time, skilled designers, developers, lawyers and marketers have no structured path to invest their expertise in promising startups and receive equity in return.

We built the bridge. A curated, transparent, legally sound platform where all three sides of the startup ecosystem — founders, experts, and investors — meet and build together.

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User types on one platform — Startups, Service Providers, and Investors.
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To apply — Staket is free to join. We earn only when deals succeed.
DACH
Primary market — built for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland first.
2026
Launching — Munich-based, building in public.
Our Values
What we stand for
Four principles guide every decision we make at Staket.

Transparency

Every deal, every equity agreement, and every contract on Staket is fully transparent to all parties involved.

Quality

Every profile is manually reviewed by our team. We don't let bots or unverified accounts onto the platform.

Growth

We measure our success by the success of our members — the startups that launch, the deals that close, the equity that vests.

Community

Staket is not just a platform — it's a community of builders, experts, and backers who believe in each other.

The Team
The people behind Staket
Our founding team and the advisory board that supports us.
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Nicolas Herzog
CEO & Founder
Founder
Angel Advisor
Investment & Fundraising
Advisory Board
Tech Advisor
Technology & Product
Advisory Board
Growth Advisor
Marketing & Community
Advisory Board

Advisory board positions are being filled — Munich, 2026.

Ready to join Staket?

Whether you're building a startup, offering expertise, or looking to invest early — there's a place for you.

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