Hi, and welcome to ✦ Astral Ventures ✦


We are an independent, tech-driven, small-business accelerator based out of Oakland, CA.


We want East Bay small businesses to thrive and we're here to help.


We offer free no-risk on-site consultations with small-business owners to identify how they can compete with big-box stores in the digital age.

Our hope is to create partnerships that drive and empower mom-and-pop businesses that are the essence of our communities.

✰ Read about our free technology strategy sessions here. ✰



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August 23, 2023

Free Technology Strategy Sessions for East Bay Small Businesses

Astral Ventures, LLC is proud to announce our Free Business Technology Strategy Consultation program for small-business owners in Oakland, Berkeley, Emeryville, and Alameda, CA.

The digital divide

Big-box retailers utilize cutting-edge tech and price-undercutting, making it near impossible for small mom-and-pop businesses to keep up. Implementing new technology can feel daunting, expensive, and risky -- but it doesn't have to be.


We can fix this together

With our 10+ years of experience in the technology industry, we are now offering free strategy planning sessions to small business owners.

We can help you:
  • Upgrade your Point of Sale system to have more seamless transactions
  • Implement a flexible loyalty program so that your customers keep coming back
  • Improve your online presence with your own custom website
  • Order the right products at the right time with inventory and vendor managment
  • Add online ordering to your store or online booking for your consumer services.
  • Acquire more customers using AI-driven online advertising
  • Get you the money you need to make these changes without any upfront costs

How does this work?

  1. Click the button below
  2. Fill out and submit our contact form
  3. We will call or email you to schedule our 1-hour on-site evaluation
  4. Once we complete the evaluation, you'll receive our comprehensive strategy report at no cost, detailing tailored opportunities for your business
  5. We can implement many of our suggestions for you, but ultimately, the decision to continue working with us is yours -- we are truly happy either way.

About Us

Astral Ventures is an Oakland-based accelerator focusing on small-business strategy and partnerships.

With 10+ years of industry experience, we are rooted in the East Bay and committed to supporting local jobs and strengthening our neighborhoods.

Please contact us if you'd like to learn more; we're happy to chat.