TECHSTARS
TECHSTARS is a Pre-seed, Seed and early-stage fund in the US, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Australia and Global writing up to $220K checks into AI, Climate, Enterprise, Fintech and Healthcare.
- Stages
- Pre-seed, Seed, early-stage
- Sectors
- AI, Climate, Enterprise, Fintech, Healthcare
- Check size
- up to $220K
- Invests in
- US-wide, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Australia, Global
- Founded
- 2006
- Assets under management
- $850M
Thesis
Techstars is a global startup accelerator and venture capital firm that invests in early-stage, high-growth startups addressing significant global challenges through technological innovation. The firm invests broadly across tech verticals, including artificial intelligence, cleantech, quantum information science, advanced manufacturing, biotechnology, 5G/advanced wireless technology, and deep tech. They are also active in AI/ML, fintech, mobile, SaaS, developer tools, healthcare technology, and climate tech. Techstars operates a global network spanning over 150 countries, with a presence in North America, Europe, and Asia. Techstars provides capital investment, intensive mentorship through a 3-month accelerator program, and access to a global network. Techstars' investment approach includes a $220,000 package, with $200,000 via an uncapped MFN SAFE and $20,000 through a convertible equity agreement.
Common questions
Does TECHSTARS invest at the Pre-seed stage?
Yes. TECHSTARS lists Pre-seed, Seed and early-stage among the stages it invests in.
What check size does TECHSTARS write?
TECHSTARS writes up to $220K checks.
Where does TECHSTARS invest?
TECHSTARS invests in the US, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Australia and Global.