LOS ANGELES (September 9, 2024) – Techstars Los Angeles Accelerator powered by JP Morgan is proud to announce the 12 startups selected for the Fall Class of 2024. These promising early-stage companies are addressing challenges in categories such as Aerospace / Defense, FinTech, Supply Chain and Logistics, Vertical SaaS, and more.

Taking place in the thriving tech ecosystem of Los Angeles, the three month, mentorship-driven program is bringing together founders from across the globe, including 6 local Southern California companies. The 2024 class was chosen for innovative products and solutions in areas that will revolutionize some of the world’s most pressing challenges, including national security, supply chain and logistics stability, and payments technology in emerging markets.

This class also continues to build on our commitment to investing in diverse and underrepresented teams. Of the 12 companies, 9 are led by founders that identify as underrepresented. 

Demo Day is scheduled for a special in-person event on December 5th, 2024! Founders will have an opportunity to pitch their businesses to a community of investors and mentors.

Thank you to our sponsors, partners, mentors, and Techstars alumni who help to make Techstars LA successful.

Introducing our Fall 2024 class for the Techstars LA Accelerator!

• AeroFuse (San Francisco, CA)

Fusion-powered jet turbines that reduce and eliminate the need to burn jet fuel.

• Autoket (Miami, FL)

An AI-powered B2B marketplace that streamlines the procurement of quality auto parts for repair shops, connecting purchasing managers with trusted suppliers.

• Blind Insight (Los Angeles, CA)

A private data platform that acts as a privacy layer between sensitive data and the applications that run on it.

• Enigma Aerospace (Boston, MA)

A dual-use autonomous hybrid-electric vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) cargo aircraft for B2B commercial and defense capabilities.

• Frame (Los Angeles, CA)

Payment acceptance for underserved merchant segments including crypto, travel, telemed, and gaming.

• Haven (Los Angeles, CA)

Simplifies access to over $1.5 trillion in government contracts by unifying government portals into one platform.

• MAIK (Washington D.C.)

A DIY studio to create custom-made AI/ML models designed for intelligence analysts.

• Olé (Los Angeles, CA / Mexico City, Mexico)

All-in-one payment management suite for digital platforms in LATAM to automate payments, manage workers, and maintain cash flow with a single integration.

• Pann (Los Angeles, CA / Mexico City, Mexico)

An AI-driven platform that connects SMBs, especially Latino-owned businesses, with growth opportunities and working capital.

• PodLand Media (Los Angeles, CA)

A digital publication and AI-powered platform that simplifies news for policy makers and automates policy analysis for lobbyists and consultants.

• Polar Search (Minneapolis, MN)

A B2B product search engine for sellers, generating instant product descriptions from a single image, including category, price range, and details.

• Sifty (London, United Kingdom)

AI-powered solutions for customs brokers, automating trade processes and improving efficiency in the movement of goods.

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