Techstars is a pre-seed investor headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, that focuses on funding early-stage ventures globally. Founded in 2006, Techstars provides access to capital, mentorship, and other support for entrepreneurs. The firm typically invests in pre-seed and seed rounds, having accepted over 4,100 companies into its accelerator programs.
Notable portfolio companies include 10% Happier, 2ULaundry, and Airspace Link. Key decision-makers include co-founders David Cohen, Brad Feld, and Jared Polis. Techstars' investment philosophy centers on providing comprehensive support beyond capital, including mentorship and networking opportunities, to help startups scale effectively.
Techstars - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments6520
Current Portfolio Count4363
Total Portfolio Exits101
Top Investment Stages
Pre-Seed4097 (64.0%)
Seed1783 (27.8%)
Series A215 (3.4%)
Angel157 (2.5%)
Convertible Note152 (2.4%)
Stage Mix
Pre-Seed 64%Seed 28%Series A 3%Angel 2%Convertible Note 2%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
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Techstars - Classification
- Also Known As
- Techstars Inc.
- NAICS
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