Techstars
Techstars is a global network and startup accelerator that helps entrepreneurs succeed by providing access to mentorship, funding, and a supportive community. Since its founding in 2006, Techstars has become one of the most prominent accelerators in the world, supporting thousands of startups across a wide range of industries.
- Sector
- Startup accelerator / venture capital
- Business model
- Venture fund / accelerator
- Founded
- 2006
- Founders
- David Cohen, David Brown, Brad Feld, Jared Polis
- Headquarters
- New York City, US
- Offices
- Boulder, Boston, Chicago, Columbus, London, New York, Tokyo
- Markets
- Global
Sources: en.wikipedia.org, techstars.com, techstars.com, bizwest.com
Milestones
- 2006 Techstars founded in Boulder, Colorado techstars.com
- 2007 First accelerator cohort ran in Boulder with 10 companies techstars.com
What others say about Techstars
Moments from other conversations on the network where Techstars comes up.
that certainly served us well from those early sunrise days, rightthrough to going through the Techstars program, which is the most recent onethat we we completed the Techstars accelerator.”
Claire WaringCreative, Strategist & Innovation Partner, Gether Mumbition · Ep 115: Solving the Mental Load Crisis:… · 12:01 ▶ you've recently joined the Techstars Accelerator, one of the worldwide best known, best, most prestigious, um, accelerators.”
Georgie HealyHost, In The Blink Of AI In The Blink Of AI · Sam Garven on Building Safer Workplaces… · 16:12 ▶ I think Techstars is different depending on what country that you go to, right? And so, I think it all does come down to the specific accelerator program, but also the stage of your business and what you want to get out of it.”
Sam GarvenCo-Founder & CEO, Hello Canopy In The Blink Of AI · Sam Garven on Building Safer Workplaces… · 16:55 ▶ I've taken several groups over to meet David Cotton and Brad Feld at Techstars over the years, and they've, they've both spent time here in the Australian ecosystem, and they make the same observation.”
Aaron BirkbyManaging Partner & Co-founder, Tribe Global Ventures The History of the Australian Startup Ecosystem - Interview Series · Aaron Birkby discusses the gaps in the A… · 13:52 ▶ Thinking of working at Techstars?
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