Fund 1 is Opening Soon
Stackhouse backs faith-forward founders building scalable technology for churches by combining capital, operator experience, and a peer community of builders.
THREE GAPS IN FAITH TECH
Faith-tech founders face unique challenges that traditional support systems don't address.
Capital Gap
Traditional VCs don't understand the church market. Faith-focused funds are rare and small. Founders bootstrap longer than they should or raise from investors who push them away from their mission.
Experience Gap
Most founders building church tech are doing it for the first time. They lack operators who've walked the path, understand the unique dynamics of selling to churches, and can help them avoid common mistakes.
Isolation Gap
Faith-tech founders build alone. No peer network. No community of people solving similar problems. They can't get a straight answer from someone who's been there. Most ecosystems are fake.
OUR SOLUTION
What We Believe
We are experienced founders who want to give back by investing where it actually matters. Not by running more operating businesses. Not by offering empty advice. But by putting real capital and experience alongside founders.
How We Engage
We stay out of day-to-day operations. We stay involved where decisions matter most. Founders get funding, pattern recognition, and partners who are truly invested in the outcome.
"Without capital, networking is just noise. Capital creates alignment, accountability, and momentum."
OUR INVESTMENT THESIS
We deploy capital into early-stage companies serving churches and ministries. We give founders access to real audience and distribution in the church market, along with hands-on mentorship from people who've actually built and sold in this space. And we believe faith-tech is one of those rare areas where you can make a smart investment and do something that matters to you personally at the same time.
FUND OVERVIEW
Target Fund Size
$1.0M – $1.2M
Portfolio Companies
10 – 15
Investment Range
$25K – $100K
Fund Life
10 Years
Management Fee
2% Annual
Carry Structure
20% Carry
LP Capital Committed
$425K
Target
$1.0M
42.5% committed · $575K remaining
INVESTMENT STRATEGY & CRITERIA
What We Look For in Portfolio Companies
Pre-Seed to Seed Stage
Early-stage companies with product in market, paying customers, and demonstrated market validation
Church-Focused Products
Built for growth-minded churches with deep understanding of church operations and budget dynamics
Strong Business Models
Recurring or high-margin revenue with a clear path to $500K ARR within 3 years
Break-Even Within 18 Months
Sustainable unit economics achievable with reasonable capital deployment
Founder-Led & Full-Time
Primary operator who has shipped product, with a coachable and execution-driven mindset
Faith-Driven Mission Alignment
Commitment to kingdom impact and serving the local church
LP PROFILE
Every LP brings capital. Some also bring their time, expertise, and networks to actively build alongside portfolio founders.
Core Partners
Active participants in the fund's investment process. Core Partners evaluate deals, mentor portfolio founders, source opportunities from their networks, and serve on the investment committee. This tier is for operators who want hands-on involvement in how the fund deploys capital.
Expectations
- Participate in quarterly deal review sessions
- Mentor at least one portfolio founder per year
- Source and refer potential investments
- Attend investment committee meetings
Strategic Partners
Capital partners who back the fund's thesis and receive full reporting, returns, and visibility into the portfolio. Strategic Partners can engage with founders and deal flow as their bandwidth allows, without the ongoing commitment required of Core Partners.
PORTFOLIO SUPPORT
Annual Mastermind
Intensive strategic sessions bringing portfolio founders together for deep collaboration and learning
Annual Conference
Learning and deal flow opportunities with broader faith-tech ecosystem
Ongoing Advisory
Direct access to experienced operators and strategic introductions
Peer Network
Connected community of founders solving similar challenges
OUR VISION
FIVE-YEAR
Vision
- Fund I Fully Deployed — All capital invested in 10-15 portfolio companies
- 2 to 3 Exits Completed — Successful acquisitions or significant liquidity events
- Annual Conference Established — Recognized gathering for faith-tech ecosystem
- Brands Operating Profitably — Portfolio companies achieving sustainable growth
- Positioned to Raise Fund II — Track record and network ready for next fund
TEN-YEAR
Vision
Trusted Home for Faith-Tech
Multiple Successful Exits
25–30 Total Investments
Two Successful Funds
Stackhouse recognized as the trusted home for faith-tech founders across two successful funds with 25 to 30 total investments and multiple successful exits.
JOIN US IN BUILDING THE FUTURE OF FAITH TECH
Stackhouse Ventures Fund 1 represents a unique opportunity to invest in the intersection of faith and technology. We're not just deploying capital — we're building a movement.
We're seeking accredited investors who are experienced operators and founders ready to actively participate in shaping the future of faith tech.
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