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05 August 2026

Newsletter – August 5, 2026

Calling all SkyDeck alums, advisors, and friends – SkyDeck has kicked off applications for Batch 23, and we’re calling on our community to point the next generation of bold founders our way. SkyDeck founders continue to make waves on the global stage, having cumulatively raised over $3B to date. Standout alum Trener Robotics capitalized on their SkyDeck momentum to secure a $5.4M Seed round shortly after Demo Day, and closed a $32M Series A round this year. “SkyDeck really taught us how to become a great company,” said Trener CEO and cofounder Asad Tirmizi.

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Newsletter – August 5, 2026

Calling all SkyDeck alums, advisors, and friends – SkyDeck has kicked off applications for Batch 23, and we’re calling on our community to point the next generation of bold founders our way. SkyDeck founders continue to make waves on the...