Turn Innovation Into Action
4,900+ startups. 50+ vertical networks.
Lead Your Industry’s Innovation Future
Gain exclusive access to the innovations shaping tomorrow’s markets today. Techstars Vertical Network Partnerships are designed for forward-thinking corporate innovation teams who want direct exposure to the pulse of startup activity across any of our 50+ industry verticals.
We invest in every company we introduce to our partners, ensuring true alignment and a curated pipeline of high-quality opportunities. We also limit the number of corporate partners in each vertical to deliver a more personalized and impactful experience for both our partners and our founders.
As a Vertical Network Partner, you’ll unlock privileged access to Techstars’ global portfolio, from early-stage disruptors to high-growth challengers, enabling tailored collaboration, investment, and insights. Our network supports every stage of the founder journey, from first spark to IPO, and includes 4,900+ companies, dozens of unicorns, and more than 100 soonicorns.
Don’t just watch innovation happen. Lead it.
Access Innovation
Engage in focused, expert-led conversations that spark new ideas, offer practical guidance from leaders in your space, and keep you ahead of market trends.
Turn Challenges into Strategic Advantages
Collaborate with startups to tackle specific business challenges, optimize operations and enhance your product offerings via pilot programs and proof of concept engagements.
Discover Deal Flow Opportunities
Identify and engage with high-potential startups for co-development, investment, or acquisition to drive long-term growth.
Tap Into Talent
Connect and build relationships with top entrepreneurial talent, founders, and innovators across the startup ecosystem for recruitment or leadership roles.
Build Your Innovation Brand
Take advantage of Techstars' platform to position yourself at the forefront of vertical innovation through a range of brand-building activities. Increase visibility to the Techstars network for your events and activations.
Our Vertical Networks
Adtech
Advanced manufacturing
Agtech
Artificial intelligence and machine learning
Audiotech
Augmented reality
Autonomous cars
B2B payments
Beauty
Big Data
Carsharing
Cleantech
Climate tech
Cloudtech and DevOps
Construction technology
Cryptocurrency and blockchain
Cybersecurity
Digital health
Ecommerce
Edtech
Ephemeral content
eSports
Femtech
Fintech
Foodtech
Gaming
Healthtech
HRtech
Impact investing
Industrials
Infrastructure
Insurtech
Internet of Things (IoT)
Legal tech
Life sciences
Lifestyles of Health and Sustainability (LOHAS) and wellness
Manufacturing
Marketing tech
Micro-mobility
Mobile
Mobile commerce
Mobility tech
Mortgage tech
Nanotechnology
Oil and gas
Oncology
Pet tech
Real estate tech
Restaurant tech
Ridesharing
Robotics and drones
Software as a service (SaaS)
Space tech
Supply chain technology
Technology, media and telecommunications (TMT)
Virtual reality (VR)
Wearables and quantified self
3D printing
Ready to start a conversation?
Talk to a Techstars expert about how a vertical network partnership can help your business.