Fundraising is not a single event. It’s a pipeline. And the biggest reason founders struggle with fundraising is simple: they don’t have consistent deal flow. Steve Walsh shares the move: stop trying to build the perfect list of 300 investors. Instead, build the next 20. http://tsta.rs/rzy150YzqW0
Techstars
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
New York City, New York 352,702 followers
Techstars helps founders scale their startups into world-changing businesses.
About us
Techstars helps founders scale their startups into world-changing businesses. Founded in 2006, Techstars is on a mission to invest in startups to enable more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world in order to deliver exceptional returns to our investors. We do this by operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, as well as by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. Our results show why Techstars is Better for Founders than any other global accelerator: On average, 74.5% of Techstars companies will raise money within 3 years of their program; 18.5% of Techstars portfolio companies have exited 5 years after their program and 31.1% after eight years. (PitchBook June 2023)
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- Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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Muhammad Hunain, founder of Melagen Labs (Techstars 2024), set out to bring high-performance compute to space. After Techstars, he and his team focused on the International Space Station, where every watt, every processor, and every second counts. They built, tested, and refined a solution for one of the harshest computing environments imaginable. Most startups design for Earth. Melagen started in orbit. Because solving under extreme constraints changes how we build everywhere else. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/ewVGJgS9 Watch the video: https://lnkd.in/ek-4_vTD Adam H. Phillips
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Save this post for for key dates for Techstars fall accelerator programs. We're looking for ambitious founders building world-changing businesses. Apply to get access to $220,000 in funding, targeted education, hands-on mentorship, and a lifelong global network. http://tsta.rs/sZ1Y50Yzqob
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Are you smarter this week than you were last week? In this Mentor Spotlight, Anuj Adhiya 📈, Mentor in Residence at Techstars and author of Growth Hacking For Dummies, shares why moving fast in the wrong direction is what actually kills startups and how tight learning loops drive real progress. From employee #1 to scaling high growth companies, his perspective is built on experience across the full startup journey. Watch the full conversation on our YouTube: https://lnkd.in/ehkPvdGV
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In an industry where multi-million-dollar decisions hinge on how fluids behave underground, better data isn’t optional, it’s critical. That’s why Tom de Haas built Interface Fluidics. Interface Fluidics (Techstars 2018) is transforming how energy companies understand what’s happening underground using microfluidic technology to deliver faster, more accurate insights into fluid behavior. Tom shares his journey from academic research to global commercialization, the challenge of introducing deep tech into a traditional industry, and how precision science can help reduce environmental risk in energy projects in his conversation with Emilie Vallauri on the blog. https://lnkd.in/gzUXg_R4
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The future of EV infrastructure will be defined by reliability, cost efficiency, and adaptability. Founded by Kobby Osei-Kusi, Pirl Technology (Techstars 2023) is rethinking EV charger design with a modular approach and tackling one of the industry’s biggest challenges: costly downtime and full-system replacements. https://lnkd.in/eMK2z8fH Adam H. Phillips
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Sofia De la Mora Tostado started with a simple question: why is it so hard for teams to focus on the right leads? After 170+ conversations, a pattern emerged. Too much noise. Not enough clarity. So she built Intelital (Techstars 2025), a prediction intelligence engine helping go-to-market teams prioritize the right leads and connect with decision makers. Three months at Techstars NYC. Constant iteration. Real customer insight. All leading up to one moment on stage at Investor Day. Watch the full story ➡️ http://tsta.rs/KXW550YzgFs Andres Barreto
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Join us in celebrating the 9 Techstars portfolio companies named to Fast Company's The World's Most Innovative Companies of 2026 list! 👓 Degreed (Techstars 2013) is a technology suite that combines lifelong learning and data-driven development to accelerate workforce capabilities. 🪨 Phoenix Tailings (Techstars 2020) is pioneering the future of clean mining and metals production. 🩺 Regard (Techstars 2017) is creating technology that enriches and advances the practice of medicine 🌲 Mast Reforestation (Techstars 2016) is North America's leading post-fire reforestation and carbon removal company. ✈️ Zipline (Techstars 2011) is bringing drone deliveries to the masses. 📦 Veho (Techstars 2019) is logistics service company providing last-mile delivery and return services. 📄 Trust & Will (Techstars 2018) is the leading digital estate planning platform in the U.S. 🛰️ Slingshot Aerospace (Techstars 2017) is making space safe, sustainable, and secure. 🍏 Spoiler Alert (Techstars 2016) is a B2B sales and supply chain software partnering with CPG brands to manage excess and short-dated inventory. This list honors the businesses driving meaningful innovation and redefining what’s possible in the process. These 9 companies are no longer just startups to watch; they are the ones setting the pace. ▫️ View the list: https://lnkd.in/ekxmwYzp ▫️ Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gUAewipW
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Interested in applying to Techstars? Join us for the Inside the Techstars Accelerator event and get a real look at the program, support, and strategies founders use to build and scale. 📆 April 23 at 11am ET 🔗 http://tsta.rs/7TUO50YyUxW Sessions include pitch deck strategies, how to make your application stand out, and lessons from founders. Save your spot!
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