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Techstars, a pre-seed investor, and Northwestern Medicine are collaborating to launch a new accelerator program that aims to advance healthcare innovation. Northwestern Medicine & Techstars Healthcare Accelerator will invest in the most promising early-stage healthcare startups, creating a pathway for founders to build high-growth companies dedicated to advancing quality care and patient outcomes. The program represents a shared commitment to shaping the future of healthcare, combining Northwestern Medicine's world-class healthcare, research and expertise with Techstars’ accelerator model which has helped thousands of startups succeed.

Techstars, Johns Hopkins University, and CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst) announced today a collaboration to launch a new healthcare accelerator program designed to support early-stage entrepreneurs building pathways to better care through artificial intelligence.

Techstars, a pre-seed investor, today announced the promotion of Jonathan Geehan to Chief Financial Officer, reporting to CEO, David Cohen. Geehan will oversee Techstars’ finance department, including all of accounting, data and valuations, financial planning and analysis, treasury, and tax.

Techstars, a pre-seed investor, released its second annual State of Innovation Survey today. The survey finds that despite persisting headwinds in private markets and a lack of confidence in the return of tech M&A and IPOs anytime soon, founders are still overwhelmingly optimistic about their startup’s prospects this year.

Techstars, the most active pre-seed investor in the world, and the University of Southern California (USC) are launching the USC and Techstars Digital Economy Program to cultivate an entrepreneurial ecosystem that supports startups and inspires entrepreneurship within the vibrant USC community.

Techstars, the most active pre-seed investor in the world, today announced the appointment of Andrew Cleland as Chief Investment Officer. He is replacing Jason Seats, who will transition to a new role of Senior Fund Advisor.

Techstars, the most active pre-seed investor in the world, today announced that it is relaunching the Techstars Workforce Development Accelerator. Strada Education Foundation (Strada), an organization committed to strengthening the connection between education and opportunity, is returning as a partner to the program which was originally launched in 2020, and is joined by new partner World Education Services (WES), a non-profit social enterprise that supports the educational, economic, and social inclusion of immigrants, refugees, and international students.

Techstars, the largest pre-seed investor in the world, Mitsui Fudosan, a leading global real estate developer headquartered in Tokyo, and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), are partnering to bring a new accelerator program to Japan.

Techstars, the largest pre-seed investor in the world, today announced the appointment of Shirley Romig who will serve as the new Chief Accelerator Investment Officer and will report to Techstars CEO, Maëlle Gavet. In addition, Techstars also announced the appointment of Kristi Mitchem and Julie Harris to its Board of Directors (the “Board”).

Techstars, the largest pre-seed investor in the world, and The Ohio State University are partnering to bring a new accelerator program to drive growth in Columbus and the greater region by investing in the most promising software startups and innovators.

Techstars, the most active pre-seed investor in the world providing entrepreneurs access to capital, programming and connections, and Stanley Black & Decker, a global leader in tools and outdoor equipment, announced today the launch of Techstars Founder Catalyst sponsored by Stanley Black & Decker. This 10-week pre-accelerator program for early-stage startups will address the specific needs of diverse and underrepresented founders in the Mid-Atlantic region.

eBay, a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world, and Techstars, the most active pre-seed investor in the world that provides access to capital, programming and connections to early-stage entrepreneurs, announce Techstars Future of Ecommerce powered by eBay, a new accelerator program designed to support startups working on innovative technologies that will help shape the future of ecommerce.

Black Ambition, Techstars, and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) are partnering to bring an immersive 3-day entrepreneurial experience to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) this spring. The So Ambitious HBCU Tour is designed to create new pathways and opportunities for wealth creation for student entrepreneurs through a multi-city tour from February through April 2023. Students can submit their applications to participate in the Tour here.

Techstars, one of the largest pre–seed investors in the world, today released the results of its inaugural survey on the state of innovation within the global early-stage startup ecosystem. Entitled “Techstars 2023 State of Innovation Survey,” the report features insights based on the survey responses of more than 1,600 current, past and aspiring entrepreneurs and venture capital investors on how they view innovation on their home turf and around the world.

Techstars, a global investment business that provides access to capital, one-on-one mentorship, and customized programming for early-stage entrepreneurs, announced today that applications for its accelerator powered by Samvid Ventures have opened. The program operating from Sept. 11, 2023 to Dec. 7, 2023 is run in partnership with Samvid Ventures, a philanthropic family foundation.

Techstars, a global investment business that provides access to capital, one-on-one mentorship, and programming for early-stage entrepreneurs, today relaunches the Techstars Gift Guide, which features products and services from current and alumni founders from all over the world. Shoppers can browse and purchase more than 100 goods and services from early-stage companies and beyond.

Techstars, a global investment business that provides access to capital, one-on-one mentorship, and programming for early-stage entrepreneurs announces the 60 selected early-stage startups that will be participating in the inaugural programs kicking off in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Miami and Washington D.C. The $80 million fund, launched by Techstars and raised through J.P. Morgan’s Private Bank platform, will support more than 400 companies through over 37 accelerator programs in 9 U.S. cities to create opportunities for wealth creation among a diversified range of founders, often constrained by institutional, structural, and systemic barriers.

Techstars, a global investment business that provides access to capital, one-on-one mentorship, and customized programming for early-stage entrepreneurs announces today the launch of Techstars Healthcare sponsored by Cedars-Sinai, Point32Health, UCI Health, and UnitedHealthcare. The consortium-led accelerator program will be based in Los Angeles and select 12 high-growth startups to participate in its intensive 13-week program. Startups will receive capital, mentorship and world class programming from the Techstars global network and the U.S. healthcare and healthtech ecosystem.

Techstars, a global investment business providing access to capital, community, and customized programming for early-stage entrepreneurs, today announced the appointment of Adam H. Phillips as the new Managing Director of the Techstars Equitech Accelerator. Adam brings more than 20 years of legal, business, and investment experience to founders who will be selected for the Techstars Equitech Accelerator.

Techstars, a global investment business that provides access to capital, one-on-one mentorship, and customized programming for early-stage entrepreneurs continues to invest in Minnesota, which ranks No. 1 in the Midwest and No. 9 nationally in venture capital investment per capita. Since 2017, Techstars has been a major player in the early-stage startup and tech community in Minnesota and with its two current accelerator programs Techstars Farm to Fork and The Minnesota Twins Accelerator by Techstars, many founders from these programs are tackling sustainability issues head-on in non-conventional ways.

Techstars, a global investment business that provides access to capital, one-on-one mentorship, and programming for early-stage entrepreneurs, and leading global financial services firm J.P. Morgan, open applications for their next Founder Catalyst Program in Oakland, CA. Similar to the successful programs in Atlanta, Washington D.C., and Miami, this cohort will support 20 women and non-binary founders, with intentionality on serving the Bay Area’s LGBT+ community.

Techstars, a global investment business that provides access to capital, one-on-one mentorship, and customized programming for early-stage entrepreneurs, announces the launch of Techstars Crypto Boston powered by Algorand. This highly personalized program gives startups the advantage they need to succeed by providing 1:1 mentoring and support and investment. With partner Algorand, 12 high-growth, early-stage startups will participate in an intensive, 13-week program on an annual basis over three years. The companies will receive the following:

Techstars, a global investment business that provides access to capital, one-on-one mentorship, and customized programming for early-stage entrepreneurs, has announced the close of Rising Stars, a new pre-seed fund that will invest in underrepresented founders of color in the U.S. Key investors in the new fund include Twitter and Amazon, alongside additional corporate and individual investors.

Techstars, a global investment business that provides access to capital, one-on-one mentorship, and customized programming for early-stage entrepreneurs, announces two strategic and operational leaders who will join the global management team effective immediately. Aparna Ramaswamy will serve as the new Chief Human Capital Officer and Kimberly Smith has been appointed to the newly formed role as Chief Capital Formation Officer, both positions report to CEO, Maëlle Gavet.

Techstars today announced a new accelerator program powered by J.P. Morgan that will invest more than $80 million in diverse entrepreneurs and founders across the country. Techstars and J.P. Morgan began partnering in 2021 to develop this program focused on advancing equitable access to funding in major economic centers.

Techstars, a global investment business that provides access to capital, one-on-one mentorship, and customized programming for early-stage entrepreneurs, and Protocol Labs, creator of the Filecoin and IPFS decentralized storage protocols, today announced the inaugural class of the Filecoin Techstars Accelerator. This selective accelerator has accepted 12 startups who are building on top of the Filecoin and IPFS protocols to participate in a 13-week intensive program which will provide hands-on mentorship, curated entrepreneurial content and programming, up to $120K in funding, and access to Techstars’ network of mentors, investors, alumni and corporate partners. The program, based at Techstars’ Seattle facility in Startup Hall on the University of Washington campus, will operate on a virtual and in-person hybrid basis.

Techstars, a global investment business that provides access to capital, one-on-one mentorship, and customized programming for early-stage entrepreneurs, announces the launch of the new Techstars Physical Health Fort Worth Accelerator. Applications for this new program open today, in addition to the recently announced Build In Tulsa Techstars Accelerator and nine other Techstars programs across North America, Europe, and the Middle East.

Techstars, a global investment business that provides access to capital, one-on-one mentorship, and customized programming for early-stage entrepreneurs, announces the launch of the Build in Tulsa Techstars Accelerator. Run in partnership with Build in Tulsa, the George Kaiser Family Foundation, and Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies, the new program will support and fund high-growth underrepresented entrepreneurs.

Techstars, a global investment business that provides access to capital, one-on-one mentorship, and customized programming for early-stage entrepreneurs, welcomes David Prael as the new Chief Financial Officer reporting to CEO, Maëlle Gavet. Following other recent C-suite leadership announcements, this newest executive appointment will contribute to the company’s continued strategy supporting programmatic growth and global expansion.

Techstars, the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed, today announced the inaugural class of the Industries of the Future Accelerator run in partnership with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, the Tennessee Valley Authority and the University of Tennessee System. Based in the Oak Ridge-Knoxville, Tennessee, metropolitan area, the accelerator program will focus on supporting and advancing world-class startups focused on emerging technologies across industries, including artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, quantum information sciences, biotechnology, clean energy and 5G cellular. This marks the first of Techstars’ accelerator programs based in Tennessee.

Techstars, a global investment business that provides access to capital, one-on-one mentorship, and customized programming for early-stage entrepreneurs, has created two new leadership roles as the company continues to scale to serve more founders around the world. With $850 million in assets under management, 47 accelerator programs in 17 countries, and a global alumni base of more than 2,700 companies, both roles will provide strategic and operational support to thousands of entrepreneurs. Athreya and Moussavou will report directly to the company’s CEO, Maelle Gavet.

Techstars, the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed, appoints industry veteran Matthew Grossman to its newly created role of chief brand and communications officer. Following the company’s January announcement of Maëlle Gavet as CEO, Grossman joins Techstars’ executive leadership team supporting high-growth companies through the global expansion of its accelerator programs and strategic early-stage investments.

Today, Techstars, the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed, announced a new accelerator program, the Filecoin Techstars Accelerator. The accelerator will be run in partnership with Protocol Labs, an open source R&D lab; building the next generation of the internet. The accelerator will focus on startups that use the IPFS/Filecoin blockchain-based storage network. Today, hundreds of development teams are building decentralized applications based on the Filecoin storage layer.

Techstars, the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed, today announced an exciting new accelerator program. The Launchpool Web3 Techstars Accelerator focuses on working with entrepreneurs to build blockchain technology and tokenisation protocols to drive towards the decentralised future of finance.

Techstars, the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed, today announced the launch of the Techstars Industries of the Future Accelerator, a new Oak Ridge-Knoxville based program committed to supporting and advancing world-class startups focused on emerging technologies across industries including artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, quantum information science, 5G/advanced wireless technology, biotechnology and clean energy technology. This marks the first of Techstars’ accelerator programs based in Tennessee.

Techstars, the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed, today announced the Techstars Equitech Accelerator, a new Baltimore-based program focused on driving an inclusive innovation economy in Charm City. The accelerator is a collaboration with UpSurge Baltimore, a recently launched Public Benefit Corporation aimed at propelling Baltimore into the top tier of innovation cities.

Techstars, the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed, is now accepting entries for the Techstars Sustainability Challenge: Net Zero. The equity-free challenge is looking for startups focused on carbon accounting and measurement, quality carbon offsets and industrial carbon reduction solutions. Judges will select up to ten winners to showcase their solutions at the second Techstars Sustainability Summit in September. At least one winner will receive the opportunity to run a pilot with a Challenge Program Partner such as: AWS Startups, Shopify, Carbon Direct, Equinor, The Heritage Group, Cargill, The Nature Conservancy, Drawdown Labs, Stanley X, My Climate Journey and XPRIZE.

Today, Techstars, the worldwide network that helps entrepreneurs succeed, announced The Minnesota Twins Accelerator by Techstars, a new program in partnership with Major League Baseball franchise the Minnesota Twins. The accelerator will attract and advance startups focusing on the intersection of technology, sports and entertainment. The program will begin accepting applications for its inaugural class on May 10, 2021 for a 13-week program that will take place November 2021 through February 2022.