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Overview

Techstars is a global pre-seed and early-stage venture capital firm and startup accelerator founded in 2006. It invests in founders through mentorship-driven accelerator programs and venture funds, combining capital with access to mentors, investors, operators, corporate partners, and its global founder network. Techstars' accelerator funds invest in pre-seed companies participating in its programs, while its venture funds can invest in follow-on rounds of accelerator graduates. Current programs span generalist startup hubs and specialized areas including health, finance, space and defense, critical infrastructure, energy, and food.

Investment focus

Sectors
Health, Finance, Space & Defense, Critical Infrastructure, Energy, Food
Stages
Pre-Seed, Early Stage, Follow-on
Regions
Global

How they work with companies

Techstars supports founders through three-month mentorship-driven accelerator programs that combine capital, hands-on mentorship, workshops, fundraising support, and access to a global network of mentors, investors, operators, alumni, and corporate partners. Accelerator companies receive lifetime access to the Techstars network, and Techstars also facilitates connections that can support customer acquisition, hiring, fundraising, and company growth.Read more

Techstars supports founders through three-month mentorship-driven accelerator programs that combine capital, hands-on mentorship, workshops, fundraising support, and access to a global network of mentors, investors, operators, alumni, and corporate partners. Accelerator companies receive lifetime access to the Techstars network, and Techstars also facilitates connections that can support customer acquisition, hiring, fundraising, and company growth.

Key people

6 people
David CohenFounder & CEOView bio

David Cohen is the founder and CEO of Techstars. He co-founded Techstars in 2006 and has led its development as a global pre-seed investor and mentorship-driven accelerator network. Before Techstars, he founded earFeeder and co-founded Pinpoint Technologies.

Profile
Sabrina KellyPresidentView bio

Sabrina Kelly is President of Techstars and a member of the firm's current leadership team, helping lead the organization and its global work with founders, accelerator programs, and startup ecosystems.

Jonathan GeehanChief Financial OfficerView bio

Jonathan Geehan is Chief Financial Officer at Techstars, overseeing finance functions including accounting, valuations, financial planning and analysis, treasury, and tax. He has more than two decades of finance experience, including extensive work in venture capital and private equity.

Andrew ClelandMember of the Investment CommitteeView bio

Andrew Cleland is a member of Techstars' Investment Committee and has led investment strategy and capital formation work at the firm. He previously served as Managing Director at Comcast Ventures and Managing Director of Investments at Time Warner Investments, with experience investing in early-stage technology companies.

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Ann OlesonChief Marketing OfficerView bio

Ann Oleson is Chief Marketing Officer at Techstars and a member of the firm's current leadership team, responsible for marketing leadership supporting the Techstars brand, programs, founder network, and global startup ecosystem.

Melissa WestbrookGeneral CounselView bio

Melissa Westbrook is General Counsel at Techstars and a member of the firm's current leadership team, providing legal leadership for the organization and its investment, accelerator, and operating activities.

Companies curated by Ovii

A selection of companies associated with Techstars that Ovii curates for job seekers.

6 companies