Techstars
Techstars is an accelerator based in New City, United States, focused on Pre-Seed to Series A startups across sectors. This profile covers its focus and how founders can get in front of it in 2026.
Techstars is an accelerator that provides pre-seed investment and mentoring for various early stage startups.
- Investment focus
- Generalist
- Investment stages
- Pre-SeedSeedSeries A
- Location
- New City, United States
- Founded
- 2006
- Team size
- 251-500
- Portfolio companies
- 4,713+
- Latest deal on record
- August 2026
About Techstars
Techstars provides a global platform for early-stage investment and innovation through programs that support startup growth and corporate collaboration. Its services include accelerator programs, startup education initiatives, venture capital funding, and corporate innovation partnerships.
The Techstars Mentorship-Driven Accelerator Program offers support for startups, while Techstars Startup Programs focus on entrepreneurial education and community building.
The Techstars Venture Capital Fund invests in emerging companies, and its Corporate Innovation Partnerships help established brands develop new products and services through collaboration with startups.
Source: the organization's public company profile.
What Techstars costs you
Techstars invests $120K for 6% of your company. At those terms the round implies a post-money valuation of roughly $2M. That is arithmetic on their standard terms as publicly reported, not a number Techstars quotes, and real offers vary.
How to pitch Techstars
The founders who hear back from Techstars lead with traction and a clear ask that matches its stage, not a generic mass email. Build a targeted, verified list, write a personalized note, and track who opens it, all in one place.
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Round Funded. "Techstars." Round Funded investor database, updated October 19, 2026.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Techstars invest in?
Techstars is a generalist with no fixed sector focus. Match your stage before reaching out, then find similar active investors on Round Funded.
What stage does Techstars invest at?
Techstars focuses on Pre-Seed to Series A rounds. Lead with traction that fits the stage when you reach out.
Is Techstars still active?
Yes. Round Funded's research found that Techstars has made a new investment or run a new cohort since 2024, and its latest deal on record is from August 2026. Reach out with a personalized pitch that fits its stage and focus, then track who opens it.
Where is Techstars based?
Techstars is based in New City, United States. You can reach out from anywhere with a pitch that matches its focus.
How do I contact Techstars?
Unlock a verified email for Techstars and reach out with a personalized pitch on Round Funded. We show only deliverable contacts, so your outreach does not bounce.
What is Round Funded?
Round Funded is an investor database and outreach platform for startup founders. It lists 60,000+ active investors with verified contacts, filtered to recent investment activity, and lets founders send personalized pitches from their own Gmail, track replies, and share a free Data Room. Round+ starts at $99 per month with a 3-day trial.