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Techstars Update - December 2024

Jan 03, 2025

Capital + Programs + Connection = Opportunity

Techstars connects unstoppable founders, wherever they are, with capital, programs, and connections to open up opportunities. See what we were up to in December.

In review:
328 new investments
8 portfolio companies secured funding
1 portfolio company was acquired

Capital

Each year we select hundreds of companies to join one of our 3-month, mentorship-driven accelerators, investing $120K and providing hands-on mentorship and access to the Techstars network.

Portfolio Companies

Since 2006, Techstars has invested in 4,800+ companies. Our founder-first philosophy has connected us with startups across a range of verticals, linking them to a network of successful mentors and partners. Meet the latest Techstars portfolio companies:

ABN AMRO + Techstars Future of Finance Accelerator

Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator

Techstars Anywhere Accelerator

Techstars Atlanta Powered by J.P. Morgan

Techstars Berlin Accelerator

Techstars Boston Accelerator

Techstars Chicago powered by J.P. Morgan I

Techstars Chicago powered by J.P. Morgan II

Techstars Columbus Powered by The Ohio State University

Techstars Detroit powered by J.P. Morgan

Techstars Economic Mobility powered by Samvid Ventures

Techstars Future of Food powered by Ecolab

Techstars London Accelerator

Techstars Los Angeles powered by J.P. Morgan

Techstars Miami powered by J.P. Morgan

Techstars New Orleans powered by J.P. Morgan

Techstars New York City Accelerator

Techstars New York City powered by J.P. Morgan

Techstars Physical Health Fort Worth

Techstars San Diego powered by San Diego State University

Techstars San Francisco

Techstars Space Accelerator

Techstars Sports Accelerator powered by Indy

Techstars Sustainability Paris Accelerator

Techstars Tech Central Sydney powered by the NSW Government

Techstars Tel Aviv Accelerator

Techstars Washington DC powered by J.P. Morgan I

Techstars Washington DC powered by J.P. Morgan II

Techstars WaterTech & Sustainability

Programs

Techstars accelerators have one goal: to help entrepreneurs succeed. We believe that great entrepreneurs and startups are everywhere but opportunity is not evenly distributed, which is why we continue to launch programs worldwide.

During each three-month program, we surround companies with the best mentors and an unrivaled network of corporate partners, investors, and alumni. We provide funding and fundraising opportunities, workshops, and curated resources, not to mention countless moments where you can learn from your peers. It’s a proven model that has helped build thousands of successful companies.

Applications Open

Learn more about our 3-month accelerators where founders gain funding, mentorship, and access to the Techstars network for life. The following program is accepting applications:

Techstars Tokyo Accelerator

Apply by May 14, 2025.

Connection

Events & Pre-Accelerator Activity

We believe that while people and ideas are equally distributed, opportunity and resources are not. That is why we are committed to increasing access to entrepreneurship — all over the world.

Founder Catalyst

Founder Catalyst is a pre-accelerator program providing early-stage entrepreneurs with invaluable startup education and mentorship. This part-time, primarily virtual experience is perfectly suited for founders looking to hone their entrepreneurial skills, better understand their target customers, and dig deeply into refining the solutions they are offering the world.

To learn more about Founder Catalyst, click here.

Startup Weekend & Startup Week

Startup Weekend is a three-day program where aspiring entrepreneurs can experience startup life in hundreds of cities worldwide. Startup Week is a celebration of entrepreneurship and the people shaping the startup community in your city. See our January community events:

Techstars Startup Weekend Ghaziabad

January 17-20, 2025

Techstars Startup Weekend Vancouver

January 17-20, 2025

Techstars Startup Weekend E-Commerce Basra

January 23-26, 2025

Techstars Startup Weekend AI Vancouver

January 25-28, 2025

For a full list of upcoming Techstars Community events, click here.

Virtual Events

Techstars hosts a variety of virtual events throughout the year for entrepreneurs. View our upcoming events below:

Virtual Meet and Greet

March 4 | 1 pm ET

At this Virtual Meet and Greet, you’ll:

Receive updates on application open dates and process
Gain insight on tips and tricks when preparing your application
Find out if Techstars is a good fit to help accelerate your startup
Receive real-time feedback on your questions

For a full list of upcoming Techstars virtual events, click here.

Opportunity

Techstars helps founders succeed. Check out the December fundraising and exit news from the Techstars portfolio.

Fundraising News

Spacetech leader Pixxel (Techstars 2019) secures an additional $24M in Series B funding.

Saudi Arabia's AlGooru (Techstars 2021) secures $4M in pre-Series A funding to expand private tutoring services.

Players Health (Techstars 2018), an athlete insurance and risk management provider, raises $60M.

Embedded data analytics startup Embeddable (Techstars 2017) raises a €6M seed round.

Twelve Labs (Techstars 2021), a company building AI that can analyze and search through videos, raises $30M.

Ecomtent (Techstars 2023) lands $1.4M to redefine the future of ecommerce search with AI.

New home marketplace Jome (formerly NewHomesMate - Techstars 2019) raises $9.8M Series A.

PBR Life Sciences (Techstars 2023), a healthcare data analytics company, raises $1M pre-seed round.

Exit News

Cyncly acquires Broadlume (Techstars 2015), a provider of digital marketing, visualization, and business management software focused on the flooring business.