Techstars

Techstars is a Boulder, Colorado, United States-based entrepreneur network and accelerator founded in 2006 by Brad Feld, David Brown, David Cohen, and Jared Polis.

The network has three programs: Techstars startup programs, Techstars mentorship-driven accelerator programs, and Techstars corporate innovation partnerships. It allows entrepreneurs to learn, gain experience, and get funding through its network and invests in early-stage ventures.

The notable investment portfolio of Techstars includes Axle, Eddy Travels, Electric Visionary Aircrafts, GetHenry, Pairi, Pepper, Sensgreen, Serendipia Life, The Porch Pod, and Urban SDK. As of February 2020, Techstars has made 2,404 investments and had 470 exits.

Techstars companies

Timeline

March 11, 2020

Techstars launch their new branding.

July 30, 2019

Techstars raises a $42,000,000 venture round.

February 12, 2019

Techstars and Starburst Announce Space-Focused Accelerator Program With U.S. Government And Corporate Consortium

The program will be based in Los Angeles and will focus on the next generation of space technology companies and related frontier technologies..

November 2006

Techstars is incorporated

Techstars is incorporated by its founders David Cohen, David Brown, Brad Feld and Jared Polis

November 2006

Techstars was founded by Brad Feld, David Brown, David Cohen and Jared Polis.

February 18, 2006

First idea for Techstars

Founding email from David Cohen to David Brown with original idea for Techstars.

Funding Rounds

Invested in

Associated Investment Funds

Accelerator Batches

Patents

Funding Rounds Participated In

Further Resources

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Equinor & Techstars Energy Accelerator Demo Day 2021

https://youtu.be/rvAyQTaMD48

Web

May 12, 2021

STANLEY + Techstars Accelerator Demo Day 2021 Teaser

https://youtu.be/bfiwcHOkfKk

Web

April 8, 2021

Techstars Boulder 2022 Class Announcement

https://youtu.be/b3sAfjzuiRg

Web

January 13, 2022

News

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Date

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Description

Why Techstars is doubling down on Europe

Anna Heim

October 8, 2021

TechCrunch

As we get into our dive into Q3 2021 venture capital numbers, one region in particular has our attention: Europe.

Techstars' Saba Karim is coming to TechCrunch Disrupt 2021

Alex Wilhelm

August 26, 2021

TechCrunch

Good news, TechCrunch family, Techstars' Saba Karim is coming to Disrupt (September 21-23) this year. With a great vantage point from his perspective as Global Startup Pipeline Manager at Techstars, Karim will be hosting a session on the Extra Crunch stage discussing how to craft a pitch deck that cannot be ignored. It's a popular [...]

Gig Wage Raises Additional $3.25M in Venture Debt | FinSMEs

FinSMEs

July 10, 2021

FinSMEs

Startups accelerator Techstars hopes a new Tennessee program will help create the next tech hub

Margaux MacColl

June 4, 2021

Business Insider

Techstars is launching a new initiative in Knoxville, Tennessee, providing funding and support to 10 startups that are building new technologies.

Accelerator aims to grow tech companies in East Tennessee

June 3, 2021

AP NEWS

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- The Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Tennessee Valley Authority and the University of Tennessee System are partnering with Techstars to launch a startup accelerator that aims to grow 30 technology companies over three years.