Techstars Update: October 2025
Oct 31, 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 October.
In review:
8 accelerator programs accepting applications
4 upcoming Demo Days
18 portfolio companies secured funding
1 portfolio company was 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.
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:
November 11 | Tokyo
Techstars Healthcare Accelerator powered by Permanente Medicine Mid-Atlantic States
December 3 | Washington DC
Techstars Columbus Powered by The Ohio State University
December 4 | Virtual
Techstars AI Health Baltimore powered by Johns Hopkins University and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
December 4 | Baltimore
Learn more about upcoming Demo Days.
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.
Learn more about Founder Catalyst.
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 November community events:
Techstars Startup Weekend Tampa
November 7-9, 2025
Techstars Startup Weekend AI Cascavel
November 7-10, 2025
Techstars Startup Weekend Health Florianópolis
November 7-10, 2025
Techstars Startup Weekend Lages
November 7-10, 2025
Techstars Startup Weekend Saarbrücken
November 13-16, 2025
Techstars Startup Weekend Health Rosario
November 14-17, 2025
Techstars Startup Weekend Louisville
November 14-17, 2025
Techstars Startup Weekend Lagos
November 21-24, 2025
Techstars Startup Weekend CHATEAUROUX
November 27-30, 2025
Techstars Startup Weekend Mosul
November 27-30, 2025
Techstars Startup Weekend Nice
November 28-December 1, 2025
Techstars Startup Weekend Sustainability Dhamtari
November 28-December 1, 2025
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. View our upcoming events below:
How to Differentiate with AI in Healthcare: A Chat with Techstars & Northwestern
November 5 | Virtual
Join us for a virtual chat with Northwestern Medicine's Innovation team and Joey Panella, Founder & CEO of Decimal Code.
USC and Techstars University Catalyst Virtual Pitch Day Showcase 2025
November 13 | Virtual
USC is taking the Techstars virtual stage! From early detection of diabetes to wildfire defense systems, USC faculty, staff, alumni, and student founders will present their innovative startups.
Techstars Founder Spotlight Sessions - Energy & Sustainability
November 18 | Virtual
Join Managing Director, Audun Abelsnes, as he sits down with Techstars alum Kibby Pollak, CEO and Co-Founder of Enurgen, to unpack how they secured impressive early customers and investors, navigated long corporate sales cycles, and closed their first big deals.
November Virtual Meet and Greet
November 25 | Virtual
At this Virtual Meet and Greet, you’ll:
Learn more about our Techstars Mentorship-Driven Accelerators
Receive updates on application open dates and process
Gain insight into tips and tricks when preparing your application
Find out if Techstars is a good fit to help accelerate your startup
Receive real-time feedback for your questions
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
Nerveli (Techstars 2024) closes an oversubscribed pre-seed round of funding.
Koda Health (Techstars 2020) raises $7M for advanced care planning software.
Aline (Techstars 2022) raises $4.5M seed round.
Resourcly (Techstars 2023) lands €2.7M to bring idle industrial inventory back to life.
TransCrypts (Techstars 2022) raises $15M seed round to combat AI fraud and redefine digital identity verification.
Rubato (Techstars 2024) has been awarded a $500K NIH grant to fund a mutual study with the Public Health School at Brown University.
Meta-Flux (Techstars 2024) secures $2M in funding to cut drug development time from years to weeks using AI.
Nerveli (Techstars 2024) raises $540K to tackle chronic pain with AI and CBT.
The Beans (Techstars 2021) announces $5.4M in seed funding, accelerating mission to relieve financial stress for caring professionals.
Rana Energy (Techstars 2023) fuels Africa’s clean energy revolution with $3M pre-seed for AI-powered digital utility.
American-Ukrainian defense tech startup Vermeer (Techstars 2020) reaches $10M in total Series A funding.
Apriority (Techstars 2025) raises $2.3M and joins Techstars to transform debt management with AI.
Catalyx Space (Techstars 2024) raises $5.4M seed round for space logistics.
Boldr (Techstars 2022) raises $3.2M to turn homes into residential power plants.
Harbour Industrial Capital leads investment in N3MUS (Techstars 2023), a leading gamer acquisition platform.
LGBTQ+ mental health startup Allswell (Techstars 2025) raises $1.3M to address gaps in care.
From hacker to hero, SafeHill (Techstars 2023) raises $2.6M to redefine cybersecurity with a conscience.
Seattle startup TestSprite (Techstars 2024) raises $6.7M to become ‘testing backbone’ for AI-generated code.
Acquisition News
Rapport acquires Aquifer Motion (Techstars 2019), becoming the first company to offer real-time, AI-powered avatars with full-body animation.
Other News
Upfront (Techstars 2021): Need child care in New York? The city’s teacher union wants to help you find your match.
Wattsup (Techstars 2025): Here’s what it’s really like to appear on billionaire VC Tim Draper’s ‘Meet the Drapers’ pitch show
Lotus (Techstars 2023) was named a Time Best Invention of 2025.
Akara (Techstars 2024) was named a Time Best Invention of 2025.
Phoenix Tailings (Techstars 2020): Phoenix Tailings Opens Cutting-Edge U.S. Rare Earth Metallization Facility Entirely Independent From China
RADiCAIT (Techstars 2024): Oxford spinout RADiCAIT uses AI to make diagnostic imaging more affordable and accessible