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Happy Friday party people,

Welcome back to Napkin Notes: the only newsletter that dresses up for Halloween. You read that right This year, we’re going as a popcorn kernel. How original eh? 🍿 

If you’re trick or treatin’ in SF, slide into our DMs. We’ll see if we can make time for a selfie.

Today, we’re digging into the Capital Department’s upcoming pitchtoberfest event

If you’ve been feeling left out of our accredited-only events, this event is your prime time to break into VC.

You’re gonna wanna top up your coffee though. There’s a few cliffhangers today.

🗞 Menu for Today

• 💸 Watch the pitch event recap from last week

• 🗳 RSVP to our next pitch event happening October 24th

• 🎃 All 4 of the founders pitching are YC alumni

• 🧼 Bubble sneak peek from their big conference

• 👀 Swipes of the week

Meet AptDeco – the startup redefining the $702B furniture resale market

AptDeco is changing how people buy and sell furniture. With over $84M in furniture sold and 500K+ users, AptDeco is a leading platform in the $702B furniture market. AptDeco partners with major brands like West Elm and Pottery Barn, managing everything from listings to delivery with a fully integrated platform that’s easy and sustainable. Backed by YC, Comcast Ventures, HearstLab and more, their mission is resonating with over $1.3M raised in their latest round.

Invest in a sustainable future

 🥁 Wanna Invest in YC Alumni?

You know the logo but do you know their alumni raising money from angels/emerging VCs?

Didn’t think so.

That’s why we’re here to help.

4 YC alumni are taking the stage later this month and we’re encouraging all of our readers to RSVP and watch. Why? Because:

• this event is meant for new VCs

• the event is powered through WeFundr

• the event is virtual and free to attend

Don’t worry, we’ll announce who the founders are shortly. The more important thing is that you save your calendar to be there.

Okay okay, we’ll announce them now. Here they are:

So, what’s it gonna be?

You coming to the event to see these startups kick ass or what?

📰 Special Message from Bubble

BubbleCon was an event for the history books! We loved tuning in online to watch all the talks.

If you missed it, look up “BubbleCon” on X or Linkedin to see people’s favourite moments.

And if you’re still curious about what the heck Bubble is, learn more here

🎟 RSVP to Our Next Event

👀 Swipe of The Week

Can one of our readers please build this already?

Have an amazing weekend.

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