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.
Past deals in Asia Pacific
Talox
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Talox is a software company specializing in the development of cloud-native solutions tailored for the commercial real estate sector in the Asia Pacific region. The company provides a purpose-built platform that digitizes workflows and data for office landlords and agents, facilitating enhanced asset management services. By leveraging Talox's technology, clients, including family offices and institutional landlords, can streamline their operations, improve workplace productivity, and foster better collaboration both internally and within the industry. Furthermore, the insights generated from the platform contribute to increased property values, making Talox a key partner for stakeholders managing single assets and extensive portfolios.
Edisn.ai
Pre Seed Round in 2019
Edisn.ai is a developer of a fan engagement platform designed to enhance the interactivity and personalization of sports content. The company leverages an AI-powered player recognition engine to deliver real-time enhancements to live video streams, particularly for cricket and football, enabling users to share videos and engage with friends on social networks seamlessly. Edisn.ai collaborates with leading sports broadcasters in Asia and notable eSports teams in the Asia-Pacific region to expand fan engagement. Additionally, a prominent sports federation in Europe is integrating Edisn.ai's technology to improve the interactivity of its sports content, further solidifying the company's position in the sports media landscape.
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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