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Techstars

Techstars is a global startup accelerator founded in 2006, headquartered in Boulder, Colorado. It provides a supportive environment for entrepreneurs through various programs, including mentorship-driven accelerators, startup programs, and corporate innovation partnerships. Techstars connects founders with a vast network of mentors, investors, and industry experts to foster company growth. The organization operates multiple accelerator programs worldwide, focusing on diverse sectors such as mobility, retail, and social impact. It also manages a venture capital fund that invests in innovative technology companies at early stages. With over 1,000 companies in its accelerator portfolio, Techstars has developed a reputation for nurturing successful startups across various markets, helping them scale and achieve significant valuations.

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http://techstars.com/ventures
https://crunchbase.com/organization/bullet-time-ventures
https://crunchbase.com/organization/techstars
https://crunchbase.com/organization/techstars-0722
https://crunchbase.com/organization/techstars-atlanta-in-partnership-with-cox-enterprises
https://crunchbase.com/organization/techstars-berlin-accelerator
https://crunchbase.com/organization/techstars-boston-accelerator
https://crunchbase.com/organization/techstars-cloud
https://crunchbase.com/organization/techstars-connection
https://crunchbase.com/organization/techstars-dubai-in-partnership-with-ginco
https://crunchbase.com/organization/techstars-impact-accelerator
https://crunchbase.com/organization/techstars-kansas-city-accelerator
https://crunchbase.com/organization/techstars-korea-accelerator
https://crunchbase.com/organization/techstars-london-accelerator
https://crunchbase.com/organization/techstars-metro-retail
https://crunchbase.com/organization/techstars-mobility-accelerator
https://crunchbase.com/organization/techstars-music
https://crunchbase.com/organization/techstars-new-york-city-accelerator
https://crunchbase.com/organization/techstars-paris
https://crunchbase.com/organization/techstars-retail-accelerator
https://crunchbase.com/organization/techstars-smart-mobility
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Ethan Austin

MD of the Techstars Western Union Accelerator

David Cohen

Co-Founder and Co-CEO

Dave Drach

VP of Corporate Strategy

Max Kelly

MD of Techstars London

Laura Kennedy

VP of Corporate Development

Matt Kozlov

MD of Techstars Healthcare

Lesa Mitchell

MD

Mike Rizzuto

Fund Associate

Amos Schwartzfarb

MD

Jason Seats

CIO

Vijay Tirathrai

MD

Mark Tortorella

Advisor

Nathanial Zola

MD

Past deals in Entertainment

Wibo

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Wibo is the app that broadcasts interactive Live Quiz Shows presented by a host. Wibo combines the winning formulas of the TV quiz show, like a charismatic host, with the interactivity of a mobile game. Wibo was built to satisfy our entertainment consumer needs. Traditional entertainment platforms, such as television, do not meet the needs of the millennials and Gen Z target, of which we are part of. For example, television establishes a one-way relationship between the broadcaster and the viewer, who is engaged in a passive way. In the twenty-first century, entertainment must be shared and above all interactive. Wibo wants to become the new interactive platform of entertainment in the world.

PlaBook

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
PlaBook is created to meet the needs of the next generation for reading, learning, and entertainment.

VueBox

Pre Seed Round in 2020
VueBox places entertainment tablets in rideshare vehicles and uses analytics to deliver customized commuting experiences. It customizes advertisement based on location of the vehicle, time of day, and consumer behavior. The company enables drivers to earn extra income by placing tablets in their car. VueBox was founded in 2017 and is based in New York, New York.

Entertainment Intelligence

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Entertainment Intelligence is an information technology company that specializes in business intelligence and audience engagement. Its features a software application platform is designed for the music industry by gathering information about social, playlist, sales, and data consumption. The company was founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, England.

FanFest

Pre Seed Round in 2019
For all the sports teams / film studios / record labels with empty stadiums / theaters / concerts, we built FanFest, a "Twitch-in-a-box" platform with built-in merchandising and sponsorship for ticketed live events delivered virtually. Reach out for more info on how we're saving the $2.3T global entertainment industry here.

Portl Media

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Portl Media is an entertainment for the sharing economy company.

Headliner

Seed Round in 2015
Headliner is a new entertainment start up to connect event planners with the world entertainment.From Musicians to Magicians, Headliner works with large corporates (Facebook and Twitter) to small private parties to make the process of discovering and booking entertainment easy.

Rad

Seed Round in 2015
Littlstar is a consumer streaming subscription delivering live and on-demand ESports, Music, Comedy, and Sports, from companies like NBCU, Warner, Whistle, Showtime, New Form, Law & Crime, and Sliver.TV. Littlstar's unique brand of edgy content for Millennial and Gen Z audiences coupled with the ability to watch your own content makes it the hub for next generation viewers. The platform delivers a broad range of content experiences, with 2D, 3D, 4K, Live, 360° / 180° VR, and traditional video on its premium app. In addition, viewers can earn rewards points and become peers in the network powered by Littlstar's blockchain and P2P networking technology.

Rad

Seed Round in 2015
Littlstar is a consumer streaming subscription delivering live and on-demand ESports, Music, Comedy, and Sports, from companies like NBCU, Warner, Whistle, Showtime, New Form, Law & Crime, and Sliver.TV. Littlstar's unique brand of edgy content for Millennial and Gen Z audiences coupled with the ability to watch your own content makes it the hub for next generation viewers. The platform delivers a broad range of content experiences, with 2D, 3D, 4K, Live, 360° / 180° VR, and traditional video on its premium app. In addition, viewers can earn rewards points and become peers in the network powered by Littlstar's blockchain and P2P networking technology.

BabbaCo

Seed Round in 2011
BabbaCo, Inc., is a subscription service which provides each month a box of activities for parents and children to use.

Plancast

Seed Round in 2010
The best way to discover events and activities with friends.