Invest in the Future of Startups with Techstars


Techstars is a leading pre-seed and early-stage venture capital firm. Since the first accelerator program launched in 2007, Techstars has supported 11K+ founders and delivered strong, consistent returns.

Techstars Investment Platform


The Techstars Investment Platform is designed to deliver strong returns with low volatility through a systematic investment approach. Our Accelerator Funds invest on standardized terms in pre-seed companies participating in Techstars Accelerator programs, while our Venture Funds invest in follow-on rounds of Techstars Accelerator graduates. 


A key benefit for our Limited Partners is access to a strong pipeline of direct investment opportunities in some of Techstars’ most promising portfolio companies.

Cultivating Growth: A Global Philosophy


Our investment approach is driven by our global network of Managing Directors, whose deep engagement with founders and local ecosystems provides Techstars with differentiated access to early-stage investment opportunities. The scale and breadth of this network generate a uniquely qualified and globally sourced pipeline of deal flow for investors.

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Startup Companies


Since 2006, we've supported startups by connecting them with corporate partners and All-Star Mentors to bring innovative thinking to a range of industries.


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Hear from Startup Founders


Kurt Workman Owlet co-founder
“Techstars was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that helped Owlet connect some very important dots and set the stage to become who we are now. We built incredible connections and relationships – which we still have today.”

- Kurt Workman, Co-Founder of Owlet

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None of this would have been possible without Techstars.”

- Matt Oppenheimer, Co-Founder of Remitly

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“At critical moments throughout our history, somehow someone in the Techstars network pointed us in a direction that led us to where we are today.”

- Adam Wilson, Founder of Sphero

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