Techstars

Techstars is a mentorship-driven startup accelerator founded in 2006 and based in Boulder, Colorado. The organization specializes in supporting early-stage technology companies through intensive three-month programs held in various locations worldwide, including the United States and Europe. It operates multiple accelerator programs, focusing on sectors such as fintech, retail technology, mobility, and artificial intelligence. Techstars provides seed funding, typically ranging from $100,000 to $200,000, and aims to help selected startups scale and secure additional investment. The firm has a diverse portfolio of over 1,000 companies, collectively valued at approximately $8.1 billion. Additionally, Techstars Ventures, the venture capital arm of the organization, invests in innovative technology companies globally. While maintaining a minority stake in its portfolio companies, Techstars emphasizes building strong relationships within its extensive network of entrepreneurs, mentors, and investors to foster the growth and success of its startups.

Audun Abelsnes

Managing Director, Techstars Energy

Chris Adelsbach

Venture Partner

Hyder Alabed

Program Director

Tré Baker

Managing Director

Keith Camhi

Managing Director

Maria Flynn

Managing Director

Maëlle Gavet

CEO and Board Member

Barry Givens

Managing Director

Nicole Glaros

Partner

Jennifer Jordan

Managing Director

Matt Kozlov

Managing Director

Bob Moczydlowsky

Managing Director and Founder, Techstars Music

Bruno Morency

Managing Director

Connor Murphy

Venture Partner Team

Melissa Pegus

Managing Director

Amos Schwartzfarb

Managing Director, Austin

Jason Seats

Chief Investment Officer

Vijay Tirathrai

Managing Director

Caroline Tosbath

Associate

Pete Townsend

Managing Director

Kartik Varma

Managing Director

Past deals in Rhode Island

Pointz

Pre Seed Round in 2022
Pointz is a mobile mapping app that helps navigate bike and scooter riders through safe routes in cities. Its routing algorithm favors roads on a unique ‘quiet network’ of residential side streets, protected bike lanes, and other 'bike-friendly' streets.

Malamute

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Malamute provides safety solutions to industry manufacturing leaders. Our AI acoustic awareness infrastructure allows workers in hazardous, high-noise environments to be able to communicate face-to-face and maintain great situational awareness when it is needed most.

Vitae

Venture Round in 2017
Vitae Industries, Inc. is a company based in Providence, Rhode Island, that specializes in pharmacy compounding automation. Founded in 2014, it develops technology aimed at creating affordable, customized prescription medications. Its primary product, the AutoCompounder, automates the process of manufacturing tablets or gummies by mixing active ingredients with specific inactive components according to established formulas. This system not only verifies dosages but also includes a self-cleaning feature, enhancing operational efficiency for pharmacy enterprises. By utilizing this technology, Vitae Industries helps reduce labor costs and minimizes the potential for manufacturing errors, thus supporting better pharmaceutical services for patients.

Vitae

Seed Round in 2017
Vitae Industries, Inc. is a company based in Providence, Rhode Island, that specializes in pharmacy compounding automation. Founded in 2014, it develops technology aimed at creating affordable, customized prescription medications. Its primary product, the AutoCompounder, automates the process of manufacturing tablets or gummies by mixing active ingredients with specific inactive components according to established formulas. This system not only verifies dosages but also includes a self-cleaning feature, enhancing operational efficiency for pharmacy enterprises. By utilizing this technology, Vitae Industries helps reduce labor costs and minimizes the potential for manufacturing errors, thus supporting better pharmaceutical services for patients.

HealthID

Seed Round in 2015
HealthID, Inc. is a company that offers an online platform designed for users to manage and share their medical information. Founded in 2012 and based in the United States, HealthID enables individuals to efficiently update and communicate all aspects of their health through its HealthID account, Band, or Card. The platform emphasizes chronic disease management, medication compliance, and effective communication of personal medical details to emergency responders and healthcare providers. By utilizing advanced technology and valuable features, HealthID aims to address the needs of both consumers and healthcare professionals, potentially reducing costs, improving health outcomes, and enhancing overall patient safety.

Movogo

Pre Seed Round in 2011
Movogo is a social networking app that allows its users to have a private voice chat with friends.
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