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 Investments5210
Current Portfolio Count3669
Total Portfolio Exits72
Top Investment Stages
Pre-Seed2920 (55.8%)
Seed1815 (34.7%)
Series A217 (4.1%)
Convertible Note152 (2.9%)
Series Unknown129 (2.5%)
Stage Mix
Pre-Seed 56%Seed 35%Series A 4%Convertible Note 3%Series Unknown 2%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
Techstars - Classification
- Also Known As
- Techstars Inc.
- NAICS
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- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 7300Business Services
- 8000Health Services
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- 7371Computer Programming Services
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