Techstars Update: August 2025
Sep 02, 2025
Capital + Programs + Connection = Opportunity
Techstars connects unstoppable founders, wherever they are, with capital, programs, and connections to open up opportunities. See what we were up to in August.
In review:
7 accelerator programs have open applications
5 portfolio companies secured funding
2 portfolio companies were acquired
12+ upcoming Startup Weekend events
Capital
Each year, we select hundreds of companies to join one of our 3-month, mentorship-driven accelerators, investing capital and providing hands-on mentorship and access to the Techstars network for life.
Portfolio Companies
Since 2006, Techstars has invested in 4,900+ companies. Our founder-first philosophy has connected us with startups across a range of verticals, linking them to a network of successful mentors and partners.
Programs
Techstars accelerators have one goal: to help founders succeed. We believe that great founders and startups are everywhere, but opportunity is not evenly distributed, which is why we continue to launch programs worldwide.
During each three-month program, we surround companies with the best mentors and an unrivaled network of corporate partners, investors, and alumni. We provide funding and fundraising opportunities, workshops, and curated resources, not to mention countless moments where you can learn from your peers. It’s a proven model that has helped build thousands of successful companies.
Applications
Learn more about our accelerator programs where founders gain funding, mentorship, and access to the Techstars network for life. The following programs are now accepting applications:
Techstars Anywhere Accelerator
Northwestern Medicine & Techstars Healthcare Accelerator
Techstars New York City Accelerator
Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator
Apply for these programs by November 19, 2025.
Connection
Events & Pre-Accelerator Activity
We believe that while people and ideas are equally distributed, opportunity and resources are not. That is why we are committed to increasing access to entrepreneurship — all over the world.
Founder Catalyst
Founder Catalyst is a pre-accelerator program providing early-stage entrepreneurs with invaluable startup education and mentorship. This part-time, primarily virtual experience is perfectly suited for founders looking to hone their entrepreneurial skills, better understand their target customers, and dig deeply into refining the solutions they are offering the world.
To learn more about Founder Catalyst, click here.
Startup Weekend & Startup Week
Startup Weekend is a three-day program where aspiring entrepreneurs can experience startup life in hundreds of cities worldwide. Startup Week is a celebration of entrepreneurship and the people shaping the startup community in your city. See our September community events:
Techstars Startup Weekend Travel & Tourism ANCHORAGE
September 5-8, 2025
Techstars Startup Weekend Guayaquil
September 12-15, 2025
Techstars Startup Weekend Agro Tech são miguel do oeste
September 13-16, 2025
Techstars Startup Weekend London
September 19-21, 2025
Techstars Startup Weekend Caratinga
September 19-22, 2025
Techstars Startup Weekend Içara
September 19-22, 2025
Techstars Startup Weekend Travel & Tourism Garopaba
September 19-22, 2025
Techstars Startup Weekend Social Impact Davao City
September 25-28, 2025
Techstars Startup Weekend Fin Tech Joinville
September 26-29, 2025
Techstars Startup Weekend Lajeado
September 26-29, 2025
Techstars Startup Weekend Social Innovation Dublin
September 26-29, 2025
Techstars Startup Weekend Social Innovation Ebene
September 26-29, 2025
For a full list of upcoming Techstars events, click here.
Virtual Events
Techstars hosts a variety of virtual events throughout the year for entrepreneurs. View our upcoming events below:
Northwestern Medicine & Techstars Healthcare Accelerator - Meet the Program Team
September 16 | Virtual
For a full list of upcoming Techstars events, click here.
Opportunity
Techstars helps founders succeed. Check out the latest news from across the Techstars portfolio.
Fundraising News
VOW (Techstars 2024), an AI-driven operating system designed for the live experience economy, closes its initial seed round.
Guama (Techstars 2024) raises a $1.5M seed round for its credit card for those with no credit history.
AssetHub (Techstars 2024), a San Francisco- and Tokyo-based AI-native 3D production and game creation platform, raises $2M in a seed round.
RISE Robotics (Techstars 2012) is selected by AFWERX for a $3M Tactical Funding Increase.
Accenture invests in YearOne (Techstars 2020) to accelerate its digital product development.
Acquisition News
Truckstop.com acquires DENIM (Techstars 2017), bringing enhanced financial solutions and back-office automation to freight carriers and brokers.
Schneider Electric acquires WattBuy (Techstars 2018) to accelerate residential electrification in the U.S.
Other News
Urban Sky (Techstars 2020 ) is featured in a Forbes article highlighting startups fighting wildfire and drought.
CPRWrap (Techstars 2019) is featured in Inc. about their fundraising, partnerships, and resilience.