Techstars

2006

Founded

3579

Investments

United States
Germany
Sweden
United Kingdom

Offices

Accelerator

Investor Type

About

Techstars is a global startup accelerator and venture capital firm founded in 2006, with its headquarters in New York City. The firm provides early-stage companies with capital, mentorship, and access to a vast network of industry leaders. Since its inception, Techstars has launched over 4,100 companies with a combined market capitalization exceeding $116 billion.

Notable alumni include DigitalOcean, Trust & Will, SketchFab, SendGrid, ClassPass, PillPack, and GrabCAD. In February 2024, Techstars relocated its corporate office from Boulder, Colorado, to New York City to be closer to one of the world's largest and fastest-growing startup ecosystems.

Portfolio Companies

DigitalOcean, Trust & Will, SketchFab, SendGrid, ClassPass, PillPack, GrabCAD, SalesLoft, Veho, "Denvers SendGrid"

Gepgraphic Focus

Global

Key Differentiators

Global network of over 3,100 mentors, Diverse portfolio with 21 companies valued over $1 billion, "Commitment to the Give First philosophy, offering support without immediate expectation of return"

Thypical Investment Size

$120,000

Total Funds Raised

$29.5 billion

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