The holiday season is moving fast, and if you are still hunting for the right gifts, the Techstars 2025 Gift Guide can help. Each year, we spotlight standout products created by founders in the Techstars network, and this year’s picks reflect their ambition, creativity, and resilience.

Whether you’re shopping for family members, friends, or small children, you’ll find smart, well-designed options that make great gifts. From custom-engineered shoes and sustainable skincare to smart home tech, fitness gear, and imaginative toys, this guide brings together some of the most exciting products built by Techstars founders.

👕 Apparel & Lifestyle

IAMBIC (Techstars 2024) - IAMBIC is the first custom-engineered shoe that delivers a truly personal standard of fit.

Litographs (Techstars 2014) - Classic and contemporary books you love, brought to life as beautiful literary products.

Seaspire Skincare (Techstars 2025) - Seaspire Skincare offers sustainable skincare by offering unconventional materials influenced by nature.

Ourside (Techstars 2022) - Fragrances, room sprays, and small rituals that make life feel full.

SOTRO (Techstars 2024) - Transform your wash day into a spa day.

Taylor & Hart (Techstars 2016) - Imagine a ring that tells your story without words. Made-to-order engagement rings, crafted in London.

SALUBATA (Techstars 2023) - From plastic waste to wearable art, patented modular sneakers handcrafted for a cleaner planet.

Earthletica (Techstars 2024) - Activewear for effortless, understated confidence. Precision recycled fabrics with no added chemicals.

Maris Dae (Techstars 2023) - The power of sea algae, bottled into self-care and wellness products.

🍏 Food & Beverage

Fly By Jing (Techstars 2019) - Your full-on flavor arsenal inspired by the soul of Sichuan.

EasyShake (Techstars 2025) - The world's first instant protein and nutrition shake system.

Matchaful (Techstars 2017) - Organically grown, premium Japanese matcha and functional botanical nutrition products designed to elevate daily wellness rituals.

Jackson McCrea (Techstars 2023) - The finest Tennessee Rye rested in California Wine Country in French Oak Syrah barrels.

Globowl (Techstars 2022) - Internationally-inspired baby & toddler meals for future foodies.

Sweetkiwi (Techstars 2024) - Sweetkiwi is revolutionizing the frozen dessert industry with healthier, indulgent options.

E-Fish, Co (Techstars 2021) - E-Fish is your seasonal seafood marketplace. Order seafood direct to your house from the same fishermen who supply the best restaurants in the country.

🩺 Health & Fitness

Ergatta (Techstars 2019) - Ergatta is a game-based connected rowing machine designed for your living room.

Owlet (Techstars 2013) - Owlet creates smart monitoring tools that track your baby’s health, safety, and sleep in real time.

Fit! (Techstars 2022) - This compact, all-in-one home gym system is designed for mastering calisthenics and bodyweight training in small spaces.

Happier Meditation (Techstars 2014) - A personalized mindfulness app designed for skeptics and beginners, offering expert-led courses and practical tools.

Beacon 40 (Techstars 2021) - A wellness lamp using 40Hz light therapy to support memory, focus, and restorative sleep.

Aspect Health (Techstars 2024) - A metabolic wellness program for women that combines continuous glucose monitoring with personalized coaching.

HidrateSpark (Techstars 2015) -The smart water bottles that track water intake and glow to remind users to stay hydrated.

Sworkit (Techstars 2013) - A customizable fitness app offering personalized video workouts, meditation, and nutrition guidance for all ages and fitness levels.

🏠 Home & Outdoors

Lotus (Techstars 2023) - Lotus is a wearable ring that controls objects at home by pointing.

Shipshape (Techstars 2020) - A smart home monitoring system that tracks the health of critical appliances to prevent costly disasters.

ēdn (Techstars 2016) - A stylish, self-watering smart garden that automates lighting to grow fresh herbs and flowers year-round.

Fishbuddy (Techstars 2024) - An AI-powered fishing app that identifies fish species, logs catches, and provides expert-verified fishing spots and marine maps.

EyeLights (Techstars 2017) - Transform any motorcycle helmet into a smart helmet with a holographic head-up display for navigation, music, and communication.

Hamilton Perkins Collection (Techstars 2024) - Stylish and unique bags and accessories crafted from 100% recycled plastic bottles, billboard vinyl, and pineapple leaf fiber.

Zest (Techstars 2022) - A cooking app that teaches essential culinary techniques through step-by-step lessons, helping users cook healthy meals without relying on recipes.

THE MOST (Techstars 2023) - Tech-forward hair tools and products, featuring a sonic detangling brush designed to gently and efficiently manage textured curls, coils, and kinks.

Glüxkind (Techstars 2023) - More than a smart stroller, meet your new AI companion.

🧸 Toys, Games, & Education

Kiri (Techstars 2023) - Kiri’s innovative wooden smart toys offer the pros of technology without the cons of screen time.

Sphero (Techstars 2010) - At Sphero, we create hands-on, engaging learning tools.

MusiQuest (Techstars 2015) - A creative learning app that empowers kids to make and appreciate music through interactive lessons and digital composition tools.

StorySpark (Techstars 2024) - Personalized, illustrated children's stories designed to foster a love for reading, created using an AI-powered platform.

BāKIT Box (Techstars 2022) - Spark creativity and curiosity in kids with these STEM-inspired baking adventures and interactive activity kits.

ABii (Techstars 2018) - ABii is an AI-powered robot tutor that personalizes K-5 math and reading lessons based on student performance and attention.

CheckIO (Techstars 2013) - CheckiO is a game-based educational platform for learning Python and TypeScript through engaging coding challenges and community-driven solutions.

Polycade (Techstars 2018) - A connected arcade console that allows users to play both retro and modern games on a single sleek device.

Tribe XR (Techstars 2020) - Tribe XR is an immersive virtual reality DJ school for learning and performing on professional-grade equipment.

Out of the Box Education (Techstars 2021) - An all-in-one "Classroom-in-a-Box" system that transforms any space into a personalized learning environment for children.

The Crafter's Box (Techstars 2020) - Premium, artist-led workshops and curated material kits for mastering new creative skills at home.

🐶 Pets

Archway (Techstars 2023) - Archway food and treats are packed with hypoallergenic proteins for food-sensitive pets.

Interplay (Techstars 2024) - Interplay is your partner in modern pet parenting, bridging the gap between your busy life and your furry friend’s needs.

CleverPet (Techstars 2015) - The CleverPet Hub is a smart game console for dogs that uses light and touch puzzles to provide all-day mental stimulation.

WAGMO (Techstars 2019) - Customizable pet wellness plans and insurance to cover routine care and unexpected emergencies for dogs and cats.

FitBark (Techstars 2014) - Lightweight, waterproof dog activity trackers that monitor health, sleep, and behavior, with some models offering GPS location tracking.

Ride iQ (Techstars 2023) - Ride iQ delivers on-demand audio coaching from world-class equestrians to help riders improve their skills in real-time.

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