Techstars Rising Stars
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Rising Stars is a pre-seed, pre-accelerator fund deployed by Techstars from 2022-2025 specifically designed to provide underrepresented founders in the United States with access to early-stage capital and mentorship. The program aims to support diverse startup ecosystems and enable founders to reach Series A-readiness.
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Rising Stars aims to remove capital barriers for underrepresented founders and build inclusive startup pipelines. The program focuses on supporting founders from disadvantaged communities and creating pathways to scaled capital and success.
The application process is currently unspecified, but the program focuses on supporting underrepresented founders.
Participants receive a $100,000 capital deployment as part of the program, with no revenue requirement attached to the equity investment.
There is no cost to participate in the program, as it is designed to support underrepresented founders.
The fund is fully deployed from 2022 to 2025, focusing on supporting existing portfolio companies.
The program operates remotely, providing access to resources and mentorship without geographical constraints.
The program has been covered by various media outlets, including TechCrunch, highlighting its focus on diverse founders.
Q: What is the investment size? A: Each investment is $100,000. Q: What equity stake does the fund take? A: The fund takes approximately 7-10% equity.
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