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.
Pioneer Square Labs is a venture capital firm and startup studio based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2015. The firm focuses on early-stage investments, including pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds, primarily targeting technology-oriented companies in the Pacific Northwest. Pioneer Square Labs collaborates with exceptional entrepreneurs to develop and launch innovative technology companies, providing them with the necessary resources, expertise, and capital to succeed. By fostering a supportive environment, the firm aims to transform promising ideas into fully-funded businesses with strong customer adoption.
Pioneer Square Labs is a venture capital firm and startup studio based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2015. The firm focuses on early-stage investments, including pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds, primarily targeting technology-oriented companies in the Pacific Northwest. Pioneer Square Labs collaborates with exceptional entrepreneurs to develop and launch innovative technology companies, providing them with the necessary resources, expertise, and capital to succeed. By fostering a supportive environment, the firm aims to transform promising ideas into fully-funded businesses with strong customer adoption.
Pioneer Square Labs is a venture capital firm and startup studio based in Seattle, Washington, founded in 2015. The firm focuses on early-stage investments, including pre-seed, seed, and Series A rounds, primarily targeting technology-oriented companies in the Pacific Northwest. Pioneer Square Labs collaborates with exceptional entrepreneurs to develop and launch innovative technology companies, providing them with the necessary resources, expertise, and capital to succeed. By fostering a supportive environment, the firm aims to transform promising ideas into fully-funded businesses with strong customer adoption.