Techstars Accelerator Program

Techstars offers a 3-month, mentorship-driven accelerator program designed to help founders scale their startups into world-changing businesses. The program provides a capital investment, access to a global network of over 1,100 mentors, and ongoing support. Techstars operates with a "Give First" philosophy, fostering a community where entrepreneurs help each other without expectation. As a leading pre-seed venture capital firm, Techstars invests in a diverse, global pool of entrepreneurs and high-growth companies across nearly every tech-related vertical. The program aims to increase access to entrepreneurship worldwide, supporting founders from various stages and helping them raise significant capital post-accelerator, with an average first raise of over $1M. Techstars invests $220,000 in companies accepted into its accelerator programs, which includes a $20,000 fixed-percentage convertible equity agreement for 5% common stock and a $200,000 uncapped MFN post-money Safe. Beyond the accelerator, Techstars also offers pre-accelerator programs like Founder Catalyst and community events like Startup Weekend and Startup Week to support entrepreneurs at different levels of their journey.

To apply for a Techstars accelerator, interested founders should visit the Techstars website to find a program that is right for them, as applications are currently open. The application process typically takes one to four hours to complete and involves providing basic information about the founder and detailed information about their company.