Techstars Update: May 2026
Jun 01, 2026
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:
10 accelerator programs with open applications
5 upcoming public Demo Day events
1 Founder Catalyst program with open applications
10+ upcoming Techstars Startup Weekend events
9 portfolio companies secured funding
3 portfolio companies were acquired
Capital
Each year, we select companies to join one of our 3-month, mentorship-driven accelerators, investing capital and providing hands-on mentorship and access to the Techstars network.
Portfolio Companies
Since 2006, Techstars has invested in 5,000+ 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.
Partnerships
Our mission is to enable everyone to contribute to and benefit from founders’ success. By connecting founders with corporations and organizations around the globe, we can drive innovation and solve the world’s largest problems.
Meet the newest organizations supporting Techstars founders:
CU Boulder and Techstars Announce Partnership to Accelerate Colorado’s Entrepreneurial Ecosystem
The University of Colorado Boulder and Techstars have announced a strategic partnership to expand opportunities for founders and strengthen Colorado’s innovation economy.
Techstars and Meritage Are Partnering to Help Founders Build Companies That Scale
A new Techstars and Meritage partnership brings EOS to founders, helping teams turn early momentum into the operating discipline needed to scale.
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 operate 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 10, 2026:
ABN AMRO + Techstars Future of Finance Accelerator
Techstars Alabama EnergyTech Accelerator
Techstars Anywhere Accelerator
Techstars Columbus Powered by The Ohio State University
Techstars Future of Food Powered by Ecolab
Techstars Healthcare Accelerator powered by Permanente Medicine Mid-Atlantic States
Techstars New York City Accelerator
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 public Demo Day events:
June 2 | Chicago
June 3 | Baltimore
Techstars Founder Catalyst Global Spring 2026
June 3 | Virtual
Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator
June 4 | Boulder
USC and Techstars Digital Economy Program
June 9 | Los Angeles
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
Techstars 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.
Apply by July 8, 2026:
USC and Techstars University Catalyst
The USC and Techstars University Catalyst is a 10-week pre-accelerator program that provides early-stage USC entrepreneurs with the training, tools, mentorship, and network to prepare them for the next level.
Startup Weekend & Startup Week
Techstars Startup Weekend is a three-day program where aspiring entrepreneurs can experience startup life in hundreds of cities worldwide. Techstars 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 Parma
June 4-7, 2026
Techstars Startup Weekend Omaha
June 5-7, 2026
Techstars Startup Weekend Currais Novos
June 5-8, 2026
Techstars Startup Weekend Social Innovation Hong Kong
June 5-8, 2026
Techstars Startup Weekend AI Lecco
June 12-14, 2026
Techstars Startup Weekend Iowa City
June 12-15, 2026
Techstars Startup Weekend Valencia
June 12-15, 2026
Techstars Startup Weekend Guarapuava
June 19-21, 2026
Techstars Startup Weekend Al Hail
June 25-27, 2026
Techstars Startup Weekend Travel & Tourism Sevilla
June 26-29, 2026
View a full list of upcoming Techstars events.
Techstars Events
Techstars hosts a variety of virtual and in-person events throughout the year for founders.
Our upcoming events:
Techstars Virtual Meet and Greet - June 2026
View a full list of upcoming Techstars events.
Opportunity
Techstars helps founders succeed. Check out the latest news from across the Techstars portfolio.
Fundraising News
CopilotKit (Formerly tawkitAI, Techstars 2023) closes $27M to build the open-source AI agent protocol powering collaborative copilots across enterprise applications.
Nabu (Techstars 2021) secures €3M to scale its customs automation software across European markets.
Scout Space (Techstars 2021) lands $18M Series A to expand its space domain awareness sensors and software and grow manufacturing in Northern Virginia.
Coworked (Techstars 2024) raises $1.8M to build flexible workspace solutions for the modern distributed workforce.
Aumet (Techstars 2020) closes $12M Series A to connect healthcare buyers and suppliers across the Middle East and beyond.
Blink (Techstars 2014) secures $17M and announces a Shake Shack partnership to expand its employee experience platform for frontline workers.
Pramatra Space (Techstars 2024) raises pre-seed funding to develop quantum security solutions for space systems.
ConeLabs (Techstars 2023) closes $1.5M to build a 3D digital workspace that modernizes infrastructure inspection for engineering firms.
Silvis Materials (Techstars 2023) wins an NSF TECP Grant to accelerate its AI-powered platform for sustainable adhesives.
Exit News
Phoenix Tailings (Techstars 2020) acquires Machinery Partner (Techstars 2020) to accelerate AI-driven rare earth production and strengthen U.S. critical minerals supply chains.
Solestial (Techstars 2019) joins York Space Systems to scale high-efficiency solar power technology for satellites.
Insider One acquires Bluecore (Techstars 2013) to strengthen its agentic AI customer engagement platform for enterprise retailers.
Movopack (Techstars 2023) acquires Hipli to enter the French market and expand its sustainable packaging footprint.
Other News
Rego (Techstars 2022) founder Josh Mastromatto is featured in Technical.ly on how peer networks help founders build through a tighter funding market.
AlterEcho (Techstars 2025) wins the EU Startups Summit 2026 Pitch Competition.
Beezie (Techstars 2024) expands its tokenized collectibles marketplace to the Solana ecosystem.
Courtroom5 (Techstars 2020) launches free civil court guidance inside Anthropic's Claude.
StatPoint (Techstars 2025) is featured in Healthcare IT News for its care-at-home model generating net savings while reducing inpatient capacity pressure.
OnePipe (Techstars 2020) captures 65% of Africa's second-largest aviation payments market, processing $250M annually in Nigeria.
Rezilient (Techstars 2020) is featured on Bloomberg for its AI-driven approach to fixing healthcare access.
Pixxel (Techstars 2019) launches India's first private hyperspectral satellite constellation.
Mesodyne (Techstars 2020) secures a $4.25M contract with USSOCOM to develop portable silent power generation for Special Operations Forces.
Enigma Aerospace (Techstars 2024) partners with Re:Build Manufacturing to deliver affordable aircraft for U.S. air logistics at scale.
UfarmX (Techstars 2024) is featured in Technical.ly for turning agricultural data into credit scores that help African farmers access loans.
Hera Fertility (Techstars 2023) is featured in Village Voice for bringing men into the fertility conversation, a largely overlooked factor in half of all fertility cases.
Investrio (Techstars 2024) is featured in Miami Refresh for building a human-centered financial platform for small businesses.
Ivee (Techstars 2025) earns a full-page feature in The Times.