Techstars Update - May 2025
May 30, 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 May.
In review:
20 new investments
16 portfolio companies secured funding
13 accelerator programs with applications open
10 upcoming Demo Day 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. Meet the latest Techstars portfolio companies:
Techstars Transformative World Torino
Litlyx | MATERIA intel | Arbor Insight | frnt | Recrewty | BETTAKNIT | Granter.ai | AlterEcho | Lemons in the room | spacebrains | Vocations | axem
Techstars San Francisco
Legaleaze | OptiFab Technologies | Talimai SAS | SalesPlay X | Reeli | Harvest | Mae - Making Auto Easy | Exordi
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 Open
Learn more about our 3-month accelerators where founders gain funding, mentorship, and access to the Techstars network. The following accelerator programs are currently accepting applications:
Apply by June 11:
ABN AMRO + Techstars Future of Finance Accelerator
Build in Tulsa Techstars Accelerator
Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator
Techstars Columbus Powered by The Ohio State University
Techstars Economic Mobility Powered by Samvid Ventures
Techstars Future of Food Powered by Ecolab
Techstars Healthcare Accelerator powered by Permanente Medicine Mid-Atlantic States
Techstars New York City Accelerator
Techstars San Diego powered by San Diego State University
Techstars Tech Central Sydney powered by the NSW Government
Demo Days
Techstars accelerator programs culminate with a celebration at Demo Day. This is each company’s chance to show the world how much progress they’ve made in just a few short months. Investors can learn more about our latest investments and portfolio companies by registering for a Techstars program’s virtual or in-person Demo Day event. See our upcoming Demo Day events:
Techstars Anywhere Accelerator
June 2 | NYC
Northwestern Medicine & Techstars Healthcare Accelerator
June 3 | Chicago
June 4 | London
June 4 | NYC
Techstars Columbus Powered by The Ohio State University
June 5 | Virtual
USC and Techstars Digital Economy Program
June 5 | Los Angeles
Techstars AI Health Baltimore powered by Johns Hopkins University and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
June 5 | Baltimore
Build in Tulsa Techstars Accelerator
June 5 | Tulsa
Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator
June 5 | Denver
Techstars New York City Accelerator
June 5 | New York City
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.
The following program is currently accepting applications:
USC and Techstars University Catalyst
Early-stage USC faculty, staff, alumni, and student founders will gain business development, pitch coaching, mentorship, and founder collaboration opportunities with the USC and Techstars University Catalyst program taking place this fall from September through November 2025.
This part-time, primarily virtual pre-accelerator program is intended for companies that have:
One or more founders affiliated with USC as a current faculty, staff, student, or alumni
A founder located in the Greater Los Angeles area
Raised less than $1M
For-profit status
No previous Techstars Founder Catalyst or Techstars Accelerator participation
Learn more and apply before July 9th!
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 June community events:
Techstars Startup Weekend Diversity & Inclusion Goiânia
June 6-9, 2025
Techstars Startup Weekend Joaçaba
June 6-9, 2025
Techstars Startup Weekend Málaga
June 6-9, 2025
Techstars Startup Weekend Sustainability Caxias do Sul
June 6-9, 2025
Techstars Startup Weekend Fin Tech Muscat
June 19-22, 2025
Techstars Startup Weekend Sustainability Al Khaboura State
June 19-22, 2025
Techstars Startup Weekend Rome
June 20-23, 2025
Techstars Startup Weekend Tagbilaran City
June 27-30, 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:
Virtual Office Hours with Techstars San Diego powered by SDSU
June 10, 2025
For a full list of upcoming Techstars events, click here.
Opportunity
Techstars helps founders succeed. Check out the latest news from the Techstars portfolio.
Fundraising News
Tutornow (Techstars 2023), a startup specializing in digital solutions for education and training, closes a €1M round.
Pulse Charter Connect (Techstars 2023) secures $2M to build “Expedia for organ transplants.”
Sorair (Techstars 2023), a London-based technology startup focused on autonomous security, raises £1M.
United announces an investment in Twelve (Techstars 2018), an innovative low-carbon fuels company that transforms CO2 and water into sustainable aviation fuel using renewable energy.
FlexPoint (Techstars 2022) raises $12M Series A funding to expand its partner-led B2B payments network.
Zeno Power (Techstars 2019) raises $50M in funding to fuel the development of next-gen nuclear batteries.
Solar energy startup Solestial (Techstars 2019) raises $17M in Series A funding to expand manufacturing of silicon photovoltaics for space applications.
KYD Labs (Techstars 2022) raises $7M to build a factoring protocol for venues and deliver loyalty rewards to fans.
Travel tech startup Travaras (Techstars 2024) closes a $1.54M pre-seed round.
SparkCharge (Techstars 2018) raises $30M to help fleets electrify without commitments.
Logistics risk platform Tradeverifyd (formerly mesur.io, Techstars 2018) is valued at $40M after a $12M raise.
London-based femtech Hormona (Techstars 2022) raises a $6.7M seed round.
Belgian fintech startup Husk (formerly Lipefi, Techstars 2023) raises €1M to simplify startup finances.
Besample (Techstars 2024), a platform enabling researchers to collect behavioral data across underrepresented world regions, announces $1.1M in pre-seed funding.
Nigerian construction tech startup Cutstruct (Techstars 2023) raises $1.5M seed round.
Israeli AI startup REplace (Techstars 2023) raises $2.1M to accelerate clean energy deployment with site selection platform
Acquisition News
Revelio Labs (Techstars 2019) acquires Salary Board to expand global compensation analytics.
Other News
NewsNation: Cabinet Health (Techstars 2020) disrupts healthcare with ‘sustainable pharmacy’
Fast Company: Grindr is working with telehealth provider OpenLoop (Techstars 2020) to connect users to clinicians who will prescribe compounded versions of common erectile dysfunction drugs
BusinessCloud: London fintech Shieldpay (Techstars 2017) appoints new CEO and CRO
DroneDJ: Ghana turns to Zipline (Techstars 2011) drones amid USAID supply disruptions
Deli Market News: Flashfood (Techstars 2018) appoints Jordan Schenck as CEO
AIN: Ampaire (Techstars 2018) scores FAA G-1 for hybrid-electric propulsion system
Richmond Inno: Richmond telehealth company AnswersNow (Techstars 2018) wins big industry award
Anthropic: Sendbird (Techstars 2014) delivers reliable, enterprise-grade AI customer service with Claude
Geek Wire: Seattle startup Trellis Health (Techstars 2023) launches to help women navigate pregnancy and postpartum care
FreightWaves: Bezos-backed robotics firm teams with Veho (Techstars 2019) on e-commerce delivery
Sports Business Journal: The sports impact of Satisfi Labs’ (Techstars 2018) new head of AI
Sports Business Journal: Neurocognitive training tool i-BrainTech (Techstars 2020) expands to youth, academy markets