About Techstars

Building the World’s Most Powerful Network for Founders

Techstars is the original mentorship-driven accelerator. We are a global network that supports founders, mentors, investors, and partners in building the future of business.

Whether you're launching a company, mentoring the next generation of founders, investing in startups, or driving innovation in your industry or community, Techstars is where breakthroughs begin.

Since 2006, we've helped launch and grow thousands of companies, including dozens of unicorns like Chainalysis, Zipline, DataRobot, Alloy, and more, by combining capital, mentorship, partnerships, and community-building initiatives across more than 150 countries.

Techstars’ Values

#GiveFirst

At Techstars, we believe in helping without expecting something in return. Whether you're a founder, mentor, or partner, our first question is always: "How can we support you?" We lead with generosity, not transactions, because great communities are built on trust and collaboration.

Help Founders Succeed

Founders are at the heart of everything we do. Your success is our success. Every decision we make, every program we design, and every connection we facilitate is focused on helping you succeed, today and in the long run.

All In, Together

We’re not just your advisors; we’re your partners. We show up, follow through, and stand by our commitments. When you work with Techstars, you’re part of a team that wins together, learns together, and grows together through every challenge and milestone.

Techstars for Life

Techstars is more than a program, it’s a lifelong network. Founders become mentors, mentors become investors, and relationships built here open doors for years to come. We're in it for the long haul, committed to building enduring relationships that evolve with your journey.

Our Network

Founders

From first-time entrepreneurs to early-stage teams, Techstars gives startups the funding, mentorship, and connections they need to build fast and grow smart.

Mentors

Mentorship is the heart of Techstars. Leaders from companies like Hubspot, Stripe, Google, Nike, Amazon, ESPN, and more share their insights and experience, building lifelong connections that power the entire network.

Partners

Corporations, startup communities, universities, and governments partner with Techstars to access innovation, support local entrepreneurial ecosystems, and co-create the future of their industries.

Investors

Techstars is a leading pre-seed venture capital firm. We invest in a diverse, global pool of entrepreneurs and have delivered strong, consistent returns across our portfolio since our first accelerator in 2007.

What We Do

Accelerators

Our accelerator programs are the foundation of Techstars, offering mentorship-driven investment to startups that are ready to grow fast.

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Startup Community Partnerships

Through partnerships with local community leaders representing startups, universities, venture funds, non-profit organizations, and corporations, Techstars helps cities build and grow vibrant startup communities.

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Vertical Network Partnerships

We connect founders with expert mentors and corporate partners in key industries, providing targeted support that drives growth and strategic advantage.

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