Techstars

Techstars is a global platform that invests in and supports early-stage technology companies. Founded in 2006, it operates a mentorship-driven accelerator program, providing seed funding, intensive mentorship, and access to a network of investors and entrepreneurs. Techstars has programs in various locations worldwide, including Boston, Boulder, New York, Seattle, London, Chicago, and Austin. It invests $118,000 in each company, with $18,000 in seed funding and an optional $100,000 convertible debt note. Techstars also has industry-specific accelerator programs, such as Techstars Retail and Techstars Music, focusing on retail and music technology, respectively. Its portfolio includes over 1,000 companies with a combined market cap of $8.1 billion.

Hyder Alabed

Program Director

Ethan Austin

Director

Sarah Bain

Managing Director

Ravid Chowdhury

Investment Manager

Saalim Chowdhury

Managing Director

Andrew Cleland

Chief Investment Officer

Maelle Gavet

CEO and Board Member

Kirstin Hunter

Managing Director

Matt Kozlov

Managing Director

Scott Kraege

Managing Director

Ryan Kuder

Founder and Managing Director, Techstars Anywhere Accelerator

Kerty Levy

Managing Director

Raphaele Leyendecker

Managing Director

Bob Moczydlowsky

Managing Director and Founder, Techstars Music

Bruno Morency

Managing Director

Zach Nies

Managing Director

Hilla Ovil-Brenner

Managing Director

Julie Penner

Program Director

Neal Sales-Griffin

Managing Director

Martin Schilling

Managing Director

KJ Singh

Managing Director

Vijay Tirathrai

Managing Director

Kartik Varma

Managing Director

Jenna Walker

Managing Director

Anne Wellington

Managing Director

Past deals in Asia Pacific

Talox

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Talox develops a cloud-native software platform tailored for the commercial real estate sector, specifically designed to digitize workflows and data for office landlords and agents. By focusing on the needs of family offices and institutional landlords in the Asia Pacific region, Talox enhances asset management capabilities for clients managing single properties and extensive portfolios. The platform aims to improve workplace productivity, foster collaboration both internally and within the industry, and elevate property values through data-driven insights. With millions of square meters managed on its platform, Talox positions itself as a key technology and data partner in the real estate market.

Edisn.ai

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Edisn.ai is a developer of a fan engagement platform that enhances interactive and personalized experiences for sports audiences. Utilizing an AI-powered player recognition engine, the platform integrates with live video streams, allowing users to engage with content in real-time while sharing videos and connecting with friends on social networks without interrupting their viewing experience. The company has established partnerships with leading sports broadcasters in Asia, focusing on cricket and football, as well as collaborating with a prominent eSports team in the Asia-Pacific region to enhance fan engagement. Additionally, a major European sports federation is incorporating edisn.ai's technology to increase interactivity within their sports content, further solidifying the platform's role in transforming how fans interact with sports media.

SendFriend

Pre Seed Round in 2018
SendFriend provides global payments-as-a-service to banks/FIs, with a focus on $USD for underserved geographies. Through payment processing, compliance automation, and bank partnerships, SendFriend addresses global de-risking by providing safe access to USD clearing for institutions and regions (LAC, APAC, MENA) which struggle to access the US. Since 2011, active correspondents in the US have fallen from 100 to 65. We bring revenue, deposits, and risk mitigation to our US bank partners while serving this market need with unique knowledge and technology.

Scopely

Seed Round in 2012
Scopely, Inc., established in 2011 and headquartered in Culver City, California, is a leading developer of mobile and tablet touchscreen-based games for casual and core gamers worldwide. The company creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games, including popular franchises like "Star Trek™ Fleet Command," "MARVEL Strike Force," and "Stumble Guys." Scopely offers a range of services, such as game design, live operations, marketing, analytics, and advertising, empowering a consumer-directed gaming experience. With a diverse portfolio and a proprietary technology platform, Playgami™, Scopely has operations in multiple markets across Asia-Pacific, EMEA, and North America, employing a world-class team to create long-lasting game experiences.

Scopely

Venture Round in 2011
Scopely, Inc., established in 2011 and headquartered in Culver City, California, is a leading developer of mobile and tablet touchscreen-based games for casual and core gamers worldwide. The company creates, publishes, and live-operates immersive games, including popular franchises like "Star Trek™ Fleet Command," "MARVEL Strike Force," and "Stumble Guys." Scopely offers a range of services, such as game design, live operations, marketing, analytics, and advertising, empowering a consumer-directed gaming experience. With a diverse portfolio and a proprietary technology platform, Playgami™, Scopely has operations in multiple markets across Asia-Pacific, EMEA, and North America, employing a world-class team to create long-lasting game experiences.
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