Techstars Update - November 2024
Dec 02, 2024
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 November.
In review:
24 new investments
20+ upcoming Demo Days
12 portfolio companies secured funding
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 4,400+ 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:
Techstars Tokyo Accelerator
March Health | Saner.ai - AI second brain | Aman | InfraHive | Digital Will | Assethub | StoryDrops | Pioneerwork | Samaria | Dondon Technologies | Amatama | Undesk
Build in Tulsa Techstars Accelerator
Hack Latino | Osazomon | CubeNexus | Cootoh | Magier AI | Nurovant AI | Waldo House | Happy Pads | MEEK'S VEGAN | freeWriter | Nongo | DiDi
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.
Demo Days
Techstars accelerator programs culminate with a celebration at Demo Day. This is each company’s chance to show the world how much progress they’ve made in just a few short months. Investors can learn more about our latest investments and portfolio companies by registering for a Techstars program’s virtual or in-person Demo Day event. See our upcoming Demo Day events:
Techstars WaterTech & Sustainability
December 3 | Tuscaloosa
Techstars New York City Accelerator
December 3 | New York City
Techstars New York City powered by J.P. Morgan
December 3 | New York City
Techstars Columbus Powered by The Ohio State University
December 4 | Columbus
Techstars Anywhere Accelerator
December 4 | Virtual
Techstars Detroit powered by J.P. Morgan
December 5 | Detroit
Techstars New Orleans powered by J.P. Morgan
December 5 | Miami
Techstars Atlanta Powered by J.P. Morgan
December 5 | Miami
Techstars Los Angeles powered by J.P. Morgan
December 5 | Los Angeles
December 5 | Los Angeles
Techstars San Diego powered by San Diego State University
December 5 | San Diego
Techstars Economic Mobility powered by Samvid Ventures
December 5 | Virtual
Techstars Washington DC powered by J.P. Morgan
December 5 | Washington, D.C.
Techstars Future of Food powered by Ecolab
December 5 | Minneapolis
Techstars Chicago powered by J.P. Morgan
December 6 | Chicago
Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator
December 10 | Birmingham
December 10 | Virtual
Techstars Physical Health Fort Worth
December 11 | Fort Worth
Techstars Miami powered by J.P. Morgan
December 11 | Miami
Techstars Sports Accelerator powered by Indy
December 12 | Virtual
For a full list of upcoming Techstars Demo Days, click here.
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 December community events:
Techstars Startup Weekend E-Commerce Basra
December 6-9, 2024
Techstars Startup Weekend Savona
December 6-9, 2024
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:
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 November fundraising news from the Techstars portfolio.
Fundraising News
MealMe (Techstars 2020), the startup integrating food ordering tech into apps, picks up $8M.
Audio and video collaboration platform Pibox (Techstars 2021) announces $1.2M financing round.
LendAPI (Techstars 2024), helping banks and fintech to launch products in seconds, raises $3.2M seed round.
Cloverleaf AI (Techstars 2021) raises $2.8M to help government tech suppliers.
Kardome (Techstars 2020), a voice technology company, raises $10M in Series A funding.
TestSprite (Techstars 2024), which automates testing of APIs and web apps, raises $1.5M.
MOLG (Techstars 2022) wins a $5M DOE grant to improve the circularity of consumer laptops and batteries.
ValueCo (Techstars 2022), with a mission of making ESG an explicit market parameter, secures €1.5M equity funding round.
N3MUS (Techstars 2023) raises $800K in pre-seed funding, accelerating its mission to create a dynamic Web3 gaming ecosystem.
Ecolectro (Techstars 2021), a green hydrogen electrolyzer company, raises a $10.5M Series A.
Movopack (Techstars 2023) raises €2.3M in seed funding to accelerate its mission of making reusable packaging the standard in e-commerce.
Lingawa (Formerly TopSet - Techstars 2022), an AI-driven edtech platform, raises a $1.1M seed round.
Other News
Inside Indiana Business: Legal tech startup selected for economic mobility accelerator in NYC
Techstars: The winners of our 2024 Give First Awards have been announced
Techstars: The Techstars 2024 Gift Guide is here!
Global Corporate Venturing: Japan’s startups under pressure to raise more money and go global