Techstars
Techstars Central LLC, founded in 2006 and based in Boulder, Colorado, operates as a startup accelerator and venture capital firm focused on supporting early-stage technology-oriented companies. It specializes in a mentorship-driven accelerator program, selecting ten startups each summer to participate in a three-month incubation period, offering funding of $120,000 in exchange for equity. Techstars invests primarily in sectors such as fintech, artificial intelligence, blockchain, augmented reality, and IoT, while avoiding investments in medical devices, healthcare technology, and local service-oriented businesses. In addition to its primary accelerator, Techstars has various specialized programs, including those focused on music, retail, mobility, and social impact, with global reach extending to regions such as Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The firm prefers taking minority stakes, typically between six and ten percent, without seeking board representation or investor rights. Techstars has built a robust network of entrepreneurs, mentors, and corporate partners to foster innovation and growth within its portfolio, which includes over 1,000 companies with a significant collective market capitalization.
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One-Stop Fitness Ecosystem where end users, coaches and fitness centers can thrive
At Nufi we provide modular building blocks (or legos) that you can connect together to quickly create your own solutions. We take care of all of the technical and regulatory complexities so that you can focus on bringing your products to reality. We are the legos of fintech and our goal is to empower everyone to build financial products.
Irys, formerly known as Cityflag, Inc., develops a mobile application that enables users to report service requests and community issues while facilitating communication between citizens and local government. The app allows users to track the status of their reports, view other submitted requests, and earn badges for their engagement. By empowering individuals to address problems in their neighborhoods, Irys strengthens community involvement and enhances the efficiency of local governance. The platform also assists city leaders in identifying patterns and trends, ultimately saving time and resources. Founded in 2017, Irys is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, with an additional office in Mexico City, Mexico.
microTERRA creates sustainable protein for farmers in LATAM. Protein is the largest cost to farmers, representing 70% of their total spend. By combining hardware and biotech, microTERRA develops microalgae systems that transform wastewater into a sustainable protein and clean water. Our first customers are fish farms. We transform their wastewater into fish feed, onsite, lowering their production costs, producing protein sustainably and cleaning the water.
microTERRA creates sustainable protein for farmers in LATAM. Protein is the largest cost to farmers, representing 70% of their total spend. By combining hardware and biotech, microTERRA develops microalgae systems that transform wastewater into a sustainable protein and clean water. Our first customers are fish farms. We transform their wastewater into fish feed, onsite, lowering their production costs, producing protein sustainably and cleaning the water.
microTERRA creates sustainable protein for farmers in LATAM. Protein is the largest cost to farmers, representing 70% of their total spend. By combining hardware and biotech, microTERRA develops microalgae systems that transform wastewater into a sustainable protein and clean water. Our first customers are fish farms. We transform their wastewater into fish feed, onsite, lowering their production costs, producing protein sustainably and cleaning the water.
MR Presta LLC is a financial technology company headquartered in San Pedro Garza García, Mexico, with additional operations in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The company specializes in providing financing solutions to retailers selling products on e-commerce platforms. It has developed an end-to-end lending platform aimed at promoting funding for small businesses in emerging markets. By utilizing in-house lending technology and partnering with various platforms, MR Presta facilitates access to capital for retailers that may lack the resources to establish their own lending units. The platform leverages both public and private APIs to gather data for underwriting, enabling businesses to effectively analyze and evaluate their financial performance.
Irys, formerly known as Cityflag, Inc., develops a mobile application that enables users to report service requests and community issues while facilitating communication between citizens and local government. The app allows users to track the status of their reports, view other submitted requests, and earn badges for their engagement. By empowering individuals to address problems in their neighborhoods, Irys strengthens community involvement and enhances the efficiency of local governance. The platform also assists city leaders in identifying patterns and trends, ultimately saving time and resources. Founded in 2017, Irys is headquartered in San Antonio, Texas, with an additional office in Mexico City, Mexico.
bridge21 Inc. operates an international payments and remittance platform, as well as provides digital currency trading operation. Its payments service allows individuals and businesses to send money from the United States to Mexico; and its digital currency trading operation facilitates settlement of funds which automatically balances, transfers, and trades digital currencies via a network of exchanges. bridge21 Inc. was formerly known as Novauri, LLC. bridge21 Inc. was founded in 2014 and is based in Denver, Colorado.
Fairwaves, Inc. specializes in manufacturing and selling equipment for open-source telecommunications aimed at mobile operators. The company offers a range of products, including indoor, tower-mounted, and rack-mounted base stations, as well as two-channel SDR transceivers. In addition to hardware, Fairwaves provides cloud core-based networks, support services, and consulting for electronic design related to its products. The company also engages in the online sale of ready-to-use products, accessories, and DIY solutions. Fairwaves' equipment is deployed in various locations, including Mexico, the Netherlands, and the Island of Mayotte. Founded in 2011, Fairwaves is headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Moscow, Riga, and Paris.
Fairwaves, Inc. specializes in manufacturing and selling equipment for open-source telecommunications aimed at mobile operators. The company offers a range of products, including indoor, tower-mounted, and rack-mounted base stations, as well as two-channel SDR transceivers. In addition to hardware, Fairwaves provides cloud core-based networks, support services, and consulting for electronic design related to its products. The company also engages in the online sale of ready-to-use products, accessories, and DIY solutions. Fairwaves' equipment is deployed in various locations, including Mexico, the Netherlands, and the Island of Mayotte. Founded in 2011, Fairwaves is headquartered in Brookline, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Moscow, Riga, and Paris.