Techstars

Techstars is an accelerator and investor for early-stage founders, working since 2006. Programmes run in major startup hubs worldwide and in specialist sectors. Founders receive funding, hands-on mentoring and access to a wide network.

What Techstars offers

• Accelerator programmes — three-month city and vertical programmes with mentors, investors and corporate partners.
• Early-stage investment — capital for pre-seed companies across many sectors, from health and fintech to web3 and clean technology.
• Mentor network — experienced executives and builders who work alongside founders, guided by a give-first approach.
• Corporate partnerships — programmes run with large companies and universities, such as finance, healthcare and food accelerators.
• Community events — Startup Weekend and Startup Week gatherings.

Who it works with

Startup founders at the earliest stages, in cities from Miami and Silicon Valley to Lagos and London. Corporations and investors also work with the network as partners.

Key facts

• Founded: 2006.
• Focus: pre-seed and early-stage startups.
• Reach: programmes in many countries, plus sector-specific accelerators.