The Techstars Economic Mobility Powered by Samvid Ventures accelerator is proud to announce the 12 startups selected for the Class of 2024. These groundbreaking, early-stage companies are designing innovative solutions that generate greater economic mobility for low- and moderate-income Americans,  i.e., the 60% of Americans who are living paycheck to paycheck.

The accelerator is run in partnership with Samvid Ventures, a philanthropic foundation committed to improving the lives of underserved individuals through education, entrepreneurship, and wellness.

“America is grappling with a debt crisis that's holding too many people back and causing significant stress. At Investrio, we're on a mission to break this cycle by providing personalized financial roadmaps and expert guidance. Joining the Techstars program powered by Samvid Ventures is an incredible opportunity to accelerate our growth and expand our reach. We're excited to leverage Techstars' resources and network to drive meaningful change and empower individuals to achieve economic mobility. Together, we'll empower millions to overcome debt, build wealth, and achieve their full potential.”

- Joyce Medeiros, Co-Founder and CEO, Investrio

The class of exceptional founders represents a broad spectrum of cutting-edge solutions in the future of work, edtech, fintech, legaltech, healthtech, and benefits access.

"After the tremendous success of the inaugural class last year, we received an extraordinary number of applications for this second class. These twelve startups, chosen through a extremely competitive process, are led by exceptional teams showing early promise in building highly valuable growth businesses while tackling large, impactful challenges aligned with our program's mission. We couldn’t be more thrilled to be working with and supporting them in the months and years ahead."

- Keith Camhi, Techstars Managing Director

“We are eager to welcome twelve new startups to the Economic Mobility accelerator and begin supporting them on their ambitious and important goals.”

- Gemma Lenowitz, Program Director at Samvid Ventures

This year’s class highlights startups addressing a broad spectrum of vital challenges. Whether they’re supporting underbanked Latinos, democratizing access to legal services, empowering families to maximize food benefits, or helping individuals break free from debt, these founders are united by their dedication to making a difference while building substantial businesses with significant financial returns.

“After getting to know the founders during a two-month selection process, I’ve been deeply impressed by their innovative approaches and unwavering commitment to making a difference. I’m excited to collaborate with each team, accelerating their progress and honing their investor readiness to drive impactful growth.”

- Felipe Rubio, Techstars Investment Associate

At the culmination of the three-month program, founders will have the opportunity to showcase their startups at Demo Day in the first week of December. This event offers a platform to celebrate their progress and ideas with our dynamic community of investors and mentors right here in New York City.

“I’ve always believed that when you’re on a mission to change the game, you need to be in the right room with the right people. Joining Techstars isn’t just a step forward for us—it’s a leap. I’m fired up about the opportunity to work alongside some of the brightest minds and biggest hearts in the business. We’re here to level the playing field, to make legal help accessible for everyone, not just the few. Techstars is the partner that’s going to help us bring that vision to life, and I couldn’t be more excited to roll up my sleeves and get to work.”

- Lawrence Blackmon, Co-Founder and CEO, LegalEase

Please join us in welcoming the Techstars Economic Mobility Powered by Samvid Ventures 2024 Accelerator class!

Gabriel Money (Atlanta, GA)

A fintech for underbanked young Latinos in the US, that helps them build credit and access non-predatory financial products.

GAGE (St. Simons Island, GA)

Employee management system for shift and hourly workforce that provides workers with a transferrable employment score and record of recognition.

Inkwire (New York, NY)

Inkwire helps K-12 teachers seamlessly design rigorous project based lessons.

Inner Peak AI (Toledo, OH)

A personalized and affordable mental wellness tracking and support platform for high schools and colleges.

Investrio (New York, NY)

Personalized financial planning platform that integrates tools, advisory, and community to expedite the journey from debt to wealth.

Latte (New York, NY)

Platform that helps higher-ed administrators run effective student career mentorship programs.

LawLaw (San Diego, CA)

Legal technology platform helping individuals sued for a debt protect their rights and navigate the justice system.

LegalEase (Canton, MS)

An affordable AI-powered platform to help individuals clear their records of minor criminal offenses and open up renewed opportunities for employment and more.

Lulo (New York, NY)

Platform to empower WIC eligible families to maximize their food benefits.

SpendCare (Franklin, TN)

Spend management platform for senior care providers, their caregivers, and their clients.

The Care Hack (New York, NY)

Equips families with loved ones battling mental illness or dementia with simple, expert tools so they can lead happier, healthier lives.

Workrz (Tel-Aviv, Israel)

A flexible job-sharing platform that enables service workers to fill multiple part-time roles that fit their schedules while reducing businesses' high turnover rates.

Please follow the Techstars Economic Mobility Accelerator on LinkedIn for updates and announcements.

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