Techstars is a global platform for investment and innovation. It provides access to over $100 million in capital, along with market access, revenue and mentorship. It is an American seed accelerator. Techstars has supported numerous startups including Sphero, ClassPass, and SendGrid. As of 2019, the accelerator has accepted over 1,600 companies into its programs with a combined market capitalization of $18.2bn USD.
A notable success story is that of SendGrid, an email delivery and management service. SendGrid graduated from the Techstars program in 2009 and was later acquired by Twilio in 2019 for approximately $3 billion.
ClassPass is another Techstars success. The fitness class booking app graduated from the Techstars program in 2012. It was valued at one billion dollars in January 2020, establishing it as a tech "unicorn".
Sphero, a robotics and digital technology innovator known especially for its connected toys, also graduated from the Techstars program. Their innovative products have been incorporated into classroom learning across the country.
David Cohen, Brad Feld, David Brown, and Jared Polis founded Techstars in 2006. Their main aim was to connect entrepreneurs with a powerful network, accessing funding and facilitating the path to success.
Techstars launched the Techstars Foundation in 2015. The foundation's mission is to increase diversity and inclusion in entrepreneurship. Techstars also launched the Global Entrepreneurship Network in 2018. They are initiators for the global Startup Weekend, Startup Week and Startup Digest programs, supporting the global start-up ecosystem.
Techstars not only invests in their startups but also takes an active role with their mentoring-driven accelerator program. The program's uniqueness lies within its focus on intensive mentorship. Founders are connected with experts in their industry to guide them through their startup journey. Techstars's network extends to over 10,000 mentors, investors, alumni, and corporate partners, enabling the startups to gain unrivaled access to industry know-how and financing.
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