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 January.

In review:
8 portfolio companies secured funding
2 portfolio companies were acquired
2 portfolio companies combined
1 new global network partner

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 for life.

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.

Partnerships

Our mission is to enable everyone to contribute to and benefit from, entrepreneurs’ success. By connecting entrepreneurs with corporations and organizations around the globe, we can drive innovation and solve the world’s largest problems. Meet the newest organization supporting Techstars founders:

KiwiTech partners with startups, enterprises, and government entities worldwide to deliver transformative innovation services. With a focus on established and emerging technologies across 20+ industries, KiwiTech empowers its clients to unlock new opportunities, scale sustainably, and secure a competitive advantage. For more information, visit: www.kiwitech.com.

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 February community events:

Techstars Startup Weekend E-Commerce Basra

February 6-9, 2025

Techstars Startup Weekend Maker Pittsburgh

February 7-10, 2025

Techstars Startup Weekend IoT Hyderabad

February 14-17, 2025 Techstars Startup Weekend Pensacola

February 21-24, 2025

Techstars Startup Weekend San Pedro Sula

February 21-24, 2025

Techstars Startup Weekend Uni Portsmouth

February 21-24, 2025 Techstars Startup Weekend AI Winston-Salem

February 28-March 3, 2025