Techstars

Cheerfy Ltd. is a technology company that specializes in creating a Wi-Fi based customer recognition and relationship tool aimed at enhancing the digital experience for businesses, particularly in the restaurant and hospitality sectors. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, Cheerfy has developed an integrated platform that includes various products such as a customer relationship management and loyalty platform, online ordering, a multi-brand marketplace, and self-service kiosks. These solutions enable businesses to provide seamless Wi-Fi access, gather real-time customer insights, and engage clients through personalized communications. Cheerfy serves a diverse clientele, including restaurants, hotels, and retailers across the United Kingdom, the United States, Spain, and Portugal, and has established partnerships with over 200 notable brands, ensuring a comprehensive and cohesive digital experience for their customers.

Rnters, Unipessoal Lda. is an online rental marketplace based in Lisbon, Portugal, that facilitates the renting of everyday items, including GoPros, bikes, video games, books, and various other products. Founded in 2016 by Guilherme Guerra, the platform allows users to save money by renting items they need while enabling others to profit from their underutilized assets. Rnters offers access to over 3,000 unique items, providing a cost-effective alternative to purchasing goods outright. The company's innovative approach supports a sharing economy, encouraging users to both rent and lend items, thereby enhancing resource efficiency and accessibility.

EMOTAI is a privately held company based in Lisbon, Portugal, founded in 2018. It specializes in the development of a wearable headband that monitors brain waves and heart rate, particularly targeting gamers. The company offers a biosignal tracking and training platform that provides performance reports, detailing metrics such as focus, stress, engagement, and heart rate levels. By analyzing these biosignals, EMOTAI aims to enhance human performance and wellness, helping users improve their focus and working memory, ultimately enabling them to perform better in gaming and other activities.

Cheerfy Ltd. is a technology company that specializes in creating a Wi-Fi based customer recognition and relationship tool aimed at enhancing the digital experience for businesses, particularly in the restaurant and hospitality sectors. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, Cheerfy has developed an integrated platform that includes various products such as a customer relationship management and loyalty platform, online ordering, a multi-brand marketplace, and self-service kiosks. These solutions enable businesses to provide seamless Wi-Fi access, gather real-time customer insights, and engage clients through personalized communications. Cheerfy serves a diverse clientele, including restaurants, hotels, and retailers across the United Kingdom, the United States, Spain, and Portugal, and has established partnerships with over 200 notable brands, ensuring a comprehensive and cohesive digital experience for their customers.

Mellow, Inc. is a manufacturer of a smart sous-vide cooking appliance designed to provide healthy and convenient meal preparation for households. The company's flagship product, Mellow, allows users to remotely control cooking through their smartphones, ensuring that food is kept at refrigeration temperatures until the optimal cooking time. This innovative appliance not only cooks sealed entrees in their own juices but also features a system that maintains the freshness of ingredients, enhancing the cooking experience. Mellow, Inc. is headquartered in Portugal and primarily serves the United States market.