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

Associated investment funds

Accelerator batches

People

Name

Role

Aaron O'Hearn

Employee

Adam Haun

Employee

Ajay Chainani

Employee

Aldo Aguirre G

Employee

Alex Baldwin

Employee

Alex Iskold

Employee

Alexandre SAGAKIAN

Employee

Ali Berman

Employee

Amos Schwartzfarb

Employee

Andrew Carton

Investor

Andy Aguiluz

Employee

Andy Sack

Employee

Andy Sack

Founder

Anna Barber

Employee

Annie Lydens

Employee

Ari Newman

Employee

Ash Kaluarachchi

Employee

Aziz Gilani

Investor

Ben Huh

Mentor

Bilal Memon

Employee

Biren Gandhi

Investor

Blake Yeager

Employee

Bob Crimmins

Advisor

Bob Mason

Advisor

Brad Feld

Co-founder

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Documentaries, videos and podcasts

Title

Date

Link

Companies

Company

CEO

Location

Products/Services

Axle

Eddy Travels

Electric Visionary Aircrafts

GetHenry

Pairi

Pepper

Sensgreen

Serendipia Life

The Porch Pod

Urban SDK

News

Title

Author

Date

Publisher

Description

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.

Techstars Joins Cleantech.org $100,000 GS Beyond Energy Innovation Challenge

Cleantech.org

May 24, 2021

www.prnewswire.com:443

/PRNewswire/ -- Cleantech.org and Techstars announced today that Techstars is joining the Cleantech.org GS Beyond Energy Innovation Challenge as an Accelerator...

U.S.-Based Consumer Insurance Solution Waffle Secures $5 Million Through Seed Funding Round Led By Verve Ventures

Samantha Hurst

May 20, 2021

Crowdfund Insider

Click HERE to find out ⭐ U.S.-Based Consumer Insurance Solution Waffle Secures $5 Million Through Seed Funding Round Led By Verve Ventures. | Crowdfund Insider: Global Fintech News, including Crowdfunding, Blockchain and more.

The 16 Largest NYC Tech Startup Funding Rounds of April 2021 - AlleyWatch

Reza Chowdhury

May 3, 2021

AlleyWatch

The Pulse of New York Tech

Deloitte and Techstars Collaborate to Connect the Innovation Ecosystem

Deloitte Consulting LLP

April 8, 2021

www.prnewswire.com:443

/PRNewswire/ -- Today Deloitte and Techstars announced a new effort to catalyze the innovation ecosystem by connecting startups from Techstars' portfolio to...

These are the 17 Largest NYC Tech Startup Funding Rounds of Q1 2021 - AlleyWatch

Reza Chowdhury

April 6, 2021

AlleyWatch

The Pulse of New York Tech

Techstars NYC is more global than ever with its latest class of startups

Anthony Ha

March 22, 2021

TechCrunch

Techstars NYC just announced the 10 startups participating in this year's program, making up what Managing Director Jenny Fielding described as the accelerator's most global class yet. "We've always had applications from around the world and I was always able to take companies from anywhere," Fielding said. "But the truth is, when you run Techstars [...]

Applications open for Techstars Montréal AI Accelerator | BetaKit

Josh Scott

March 1, 2021

BetaKit

Applications for Techstars' Montréal AI Accelerator are now open, and close May 12. The program is open to artificial intelligence startups around the world.

TechCrunch's favorites from Techstars' Boston, Chicago and workforce accelerators

Greg Kumparak

February 11, 2021

TechCrunch

Building off TechCrunch's coverage of the recent 500 Startups demo day, we're back today to talk about some favorites from three more accelerator classes. This time we're digging into Techstars' latest three accelerator classes. What follows are four favorites from the Techstars' Boston, Chicago and "workforce development" programs. As a team we tuned into the accelerator [...]

Cox Enterprises Social Impact Accelerator Powered by Techstars Announces 2021 Class

Cox Enterprises

January 25, 2021

www.prnewswire.com:443

/PRNewswire/ -- Cox Enterprises has announced the 2021 class of the Cox Enterprises Social Impact Accelerator powered by Techstars. Now in its second year, the...

Techstars names Maëlle Gavet CEO as the accelerator group looks to expand

Alex Wilhelm

January 12, 2021

TechCrunch

This morning Techstars, a network of startup accelerators and a venture capital fund, announced that Maëlle Gavet is its new CEO. Former CEO and co-founder David Brown will stay on Techstars' board, while the group's other co-founder, David Cohen, will become the chairman of its board. TechCrunch spoke with Gavet this morning about her new [...]

Techstars accelerator graduate shares pitch deck and advice - Business Insider

Emily Canal

December 13, 2020

Business Insider

Here's everything founders need to include in an application to an accelerator like Techstars that could jumpstart the growth of your company.

Barclays and Techstars announce initiative to support female entrepreneurs

November 11, 2020

WebWire

Techstars, the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed, and British universal bank, Barclays, have today announced their partnership to launch Female Founders First, a unique programme designed to provide 30 trailblazing, female-led companies with resources to grow, scale, and advance their businesses. The 30 selected founders--representing a wide range of industries including health care, legal, finance, e-commerce, and artificial intelligence--will receive access to mentorship...

6 tips for getting into a startup accelerator from the CEO of Techstars - Business Insider

Emily Canal

November 9, 2020

Business Insider

David Brown explains how to impress accelerator staff, highlight your strengths, and what to avoid when you apply.

1sm Raises $375K to Enable Revenue Generating Teams to Share Knowledge and Increase Sales Like Never Before - AlleyWatch

AlleyWatch

July 16, 2020

AlleyWatch

The Pulse of New York Tech

Meet the 10 Startups in Techstars 2020 NYC Class - AlleyWatch

Reza Chowdhury

July 13, 2020

AlleyWatch

The Pulse of New York Tech

Techstars' Neal Sáles-Griffin on what it's like to be Black in Chicago tech

Katherine Davis

July 10, 2020

AmericanInno

In a 30-minute conversation with Inno, Sáles-Griffin shared the racism he's experienced working in tech, explained why venture capital investors should prioritize diversity and dissected the pipeline problem excuse.