Techstars Autonomous Technology

Techstars is an accelerator and investor that backs early-stage startups around the world. The site says it has been investing since 2006 and describes itself as one of the largest pre-seed investors globally. Its programmes run in city hubs and in specialist sectors.

What Techstars offers

• Accelerator programmes — a fixed programme of capital and hands-on mentoring for each company.
• Mentor network — experienced executives and builders who work alongside founders.
• Corporate partnerships — accelerators run with large companies in areas such as finance, healthcare and food.
• Community events — Startup Weekend and Startup Week gatherings.
• Investor access — routes for outside investors into its portfolio.

Who it works with

Founders in sectors from health and fintech to Web3 and clean technology, located from Miami and Silicon Valley to Lagos and London. Corporations and investors also take part.

Key facts

• Portfolio: More than 3,300 early-stage startups, according to its pages
• Unicorns: 29 reported
• Founded: 2006