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.
Ever is a prize-linked banking app that allows users to save and earn money through rewards. The company was founded in 2022 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.
At Pantheon Design our mission is to build flexible manufacturing systems that hardware innovators and integrators to remove the pain of medium-scale manufacturing by providing an integrated 3D printing system able to deliver end-use quality parts at 10X the speed and 1/10 the cost.
Fable believes in simple, timeless, and responsible designs. Fable is motivated by a common vision to create products that are as enjoyable as they are ethical. It intentionally designs pieces to transcend fashionable trends, creating pieces that are as timeless as they are elegant.
Aplic.io is a platform for successful college admission, one-stop-shop for students across the globe to find the best-fit college program, scholarship, mentors, and send their applications in just 2 clicks. The platform is a cost-saving tool for students to prepare for admission,find and apply to post-secondary institutions,scholarships, extracurricular activities, internships and jobs across Canada,US and the globe. Aplic.io makes the admission process much easier, helps students save thousands of dollars on agent fees and up to 200’000$ on tuition via scholarships. The platform has a structured description of 50’000+ post-secondary programs available for international students in 34 countries and over $22B in listed scholarships. The platform also has a marketplace of mentors, service providers, including certified visa and immigration consultants, learning centers and financial partners.
Olive Technologies, Inc. develops vendor selection software for teams to collaborate on and streamline digital transformation. It offers buyers to find technology solutions; vendors, to shorter sales cycle and generate leads; and consultant, to gain and build trust with clients and collaborate. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.
LivNao Technologies leverages deep learning to detect changes in mental health before it affects performance and productivity. Their deep learning model can detect deviation before performance is affected by collecting data passively. When they have detected a change in mental health, they nudge individuals with an intervention based on their health plan. LivNao is committed to creating a healthier, happier, and more productive world, in the way they know best using data. LivNao is also 100% HIPAA-compliant. It was based in Vancouver, Canada.
Olive Technologies, Inc. develops vendor selection software for teams to collaborate on and streamline digital transformation. It offers buyers to find technology solutions; vendors, to shorter sales cycle and generate leads; and consultant, to gain and build trust with clients and collaborate. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.
Protect your business and ensure regulatory compliance with mandatory training requirements. Scrap the spreadsheet, with WalletCard occupational health & safety records are easily and automatically updated to reduce the administrative burden of training management. With a collaborative digital safety record at it's core: their technology eliminates manual tracking of fragmented paper records by consolidating all documentation into one easy to access cloud‑based solution to prove due diligence and improve operational effectiveness & efficiency. Utilize their collaborative solution to digitally issue, track and manage workplace certificates, training records & industry specific documentation such as: JSA, ISO 9000, JHA, OHS, Asbestos, Fall Protection, Drivers Abstracts, COR, First Aid, Forklift, Competencies, Qualifications, Equipment Tracking, Machine Maintenance, Insurance and more.
Fable believes in simple, timeless, and responsible designs. Fable is motivated by a common vision to create products that are as enjoyable as they are ethical. It intentionally designs pieces to transcend fashionable trends, creating pieces that are as timeless as they are elegant.
Downtown.AI provides human movement SaaS platform, which enables users to explore the data and generate analyses, forecasts, and dynamic human movement maps. The cloud platform uses machine learning algorithms, mobile location data, and other sources. It offers solutions, which includes smart mobility services, transportation authorities, and car OEMs to enable autonomous cars. The company is based in Vancouver, Canada.
Olive Technologies, Inc. develops vendor selection software for teams to collaborate on and streamline digital transformation. It offers buyers to find technology solutions; vendors, to shorter sales cycle and generate leads; and consultant, to gain and build trust with clients and collaborate. The company was founded in 2018 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.
EduChain Inc. develops enterprise software tools for designing, issuing, and managing blockchain-enabled digital documents. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Abu Dhabi, Dubai.
Q Blocks is a computing company that builds affordable supercomputers for companies to get access to high performance computing applications like machine learning model training, running simulations, and big data analytics. Q Blocks was founded in 2019 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
Damon is unleashing the full potential of personal mobility for the world’s commuters. With its proprietary electric drivetrain, the company has developed the world’s safest, smartest, fully connected electric motorcycle platform employing radical innovations in battery propagation resistance, sensor fusion and AI. Designed as a platform for worldwide line extension, Damon motorcycles will ship direct to consumer on subscription plans to drive scale. Based in Vancouver, Canada, Damon is a Techstars Mobility company founded by serial entrepreneurs Jay Giraud and Dom Kwong. Damon’s investors include Round 13 Capital, Techstars, Fontinalis, Extreme Venture Partners and Pallasite Ventures.
Fostrum Financial Technologies, Inc. is a virtual banking platform based in Vancouver, Canada, catering to small businesses, startups, and freelancers. Established in 2018, the company offers a range of financial services, including invoicing, bill payments, interest accounts, corporate cards, and tailored financing solutions. Fostrum focuses on providing data-driven financing options specifically designed for digital small to medium enterprises, enabling them to manage their financial needs effectively.
RetargetLinks is a computer software company that features a link re-targeting software that allows its clients to display their banner advertisements to anyone online. RetargetLinks specializes in SaaS and marketing technology. The company was founded in 2016 and headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.
Storytap is a video automation platform that helps ecommerce marketers enhance traffic and conversions through authentic customer video reviews. The platform allows businesses to create and circulate user-generated video content effectively. With a user-friendly web interface, Storytap facilitates the production of branding videos by enabling users to share and upload content from various social media sites, blogs, and client feedback. This approach assists businesses in generating video testimonials and fostering audience engagement, ultimately driving online growth and increasing inbound leads.
Tenzr Health, a division of BioInteractive Technologies Inc., specializes in developing advanced wearable technology aimed at enhancing physical therapy and rehabilitation. The company's flagship product, TENZR, is a hands-free, camera-free wrist-worn device that utilizes artificial intelligence for gesture recognition, allowing users to control their environment and monitor their hand and arm movements in real-time. This innovative technology is designed to assist individuals recovering from various hand injuries, such as those caused by strokes, wrist fractures, or conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis. Founded in 2015 and based in Vancouver, Canada, Tenzr Health has garnered endorsements from notable institutions like the Mayo Clinic and Techstars, positioning itself at the forefront of the medical device and digital health sectors.
Locumunity Solutions Inc. operates a software as a service (SaaS) platform that connects physicians and locum tenens professionals with medical facilities seeking temporary staffing solutions. Established in 2016 and based in Vancouver, Canada, the company offers a unique online community where doctors can actively search for jobs and medical facilities can find qualified locums. Unlike traditional recruitment agencies, Locumunity employs a two-way matching algorithm that facilitates direct connections between job-seeking physicians and clinics or hospitals. This innovative approach allows locums to specify their preferences and availability while enabling medical facilities to efficiently tap into a network of thousands of doctors for locum tenens, telehealth, and permanent positions. By streamlining the hiring process, Locumunity saves time and resources for both healthcare providers and professionals.
Tenzr Health, a division of BioInteractive Technologies Inc., specializes in developing advanced wearable technology aimed at enhancing physical therapy and rehabilitation. The company's flagship product, TENZR, is a hands-free, camera-free wrist-worn device that utilizes artificial intelligence for gesture recognition, allowing users to control their environment and monitor their hand and arm movements in real-time. This innovative technology is designed to assist individuals recovering from various hand injuries, such as those caused by strokes, wrist fractures, or conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome and arthritis. Founded in 2015 and based in Vancouver, Canada, Tenzr Health has garnered endorsements from notable institutions like the Mayo Clinic and Techstars, positioning itself at the forefront of the medical device and digital health sectors.
Locumunity Solutions Inc. operates a software as a service (SaaS) platform that connects physicians and locum tenens professionals with medical facilities seeking temporary staffing solutions. Established in 2016 and based in Vancouver, Canada, the company offers a unique online community where doctors can actively search for jobs and medical facilities can find qualified locums. Unlike traditional recruitment agencies, Locumunity employs a two-way matching algorithm that facilitates direct connections between job-seeking physicians and clinics or hospitals. This innovative approach allows locums to specify their preferences and availability while enabling medical facilities to efficiently tap into a network of thousands of doctors for locum tenens, telehealth, and permanent positions. By streamlining the hiring process, Locumunity saves time and resources for both healthcare providers and professionals.
With the help of Machine Learning, Spocket is set to revolutionize the dropshipping market and aid online retailers compete with Amazon- by removing the need to hold inventory and erasing upfront costs for retailers. Spocket enables over 20,000 entrepreneurs across five continents to launch and scale their online stores. Be part of the revolutionary vision of Spocket to remove inventory from the online and physical retail by using the dropshipping model and fixing the $1.1 trillion issue called inventory distortion.
Launchboard IO designs and develops project management platform for validating new business ideas and governing innovation portfolio with real time data and insights. The company’s products include portfolio management platform which offers accounting dashboard, real time project insights, and cross pollination between projects and project management portfolio for lean project management and experimentation. The company was founded in 2016 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.
Damon is unleashing the full potential of personal mobility for the world’s commuters. With its proprietary electric drivetrain, the company has developed the world’s safest, smartest, fully connected electric motorcycle platform employing radical innovations in battery propagation resistance, sensor fusion and AI. Designed as a platform for worldwide line extension, Damon motorcycles will ship direct to consumer on subscription plans to drive scale. Based in Vancouver, Canada, Damon is a Techstars Mobility company founded by serial entrepreneurs Jay Giraud and Dom Kwong. Damon’s investors include Round 13 Capital, Techstars, Fontinalis, Extreme Venture Partners and Pallasite Ventures.
Freshline is an eCommerce and fulfillment platform designed for perishable food suppliers who sell directly to consumers. Initially launched as Coastline in 2016, the company focused on connecting fish farms and fisheries with high-end restaurants, utilizing the founders' extensive experience in the perishable food supply chain. Over four years, Coastline established seafood supply lines from various countries, including Japan, Mexico, and Vietnam, achieving approximately $4 million in annual revenue. In response to the changing market dynamics during the COVID-19 pandemic, the company pivoted to Freshline, adapting its business model to better serve direct-to-consumer needs while maintaining a focus on fresh and quality perishable products. Based in Vancouver, Canada, Freshline continues to innovate in the food supply sector.
VanHack is simply the fastest way for companies to hire tech talent from the whole world. We have over 100,000 verified developers from 100+ countries signed up and willing to relocate - and VanHack manages the immigration and relocation process for you.
Navut Inc. operates an online tool that enables users to find available properties and local providers in the neighborhood. Its tool match makes relocating users with neighborhoods that fit their lifestyle and delegates neighborhood specialists or real estate agents. The company’s tool provides data on demographics, housing prices, quality of schools, crime rates, local businesses, transportation, and user reviews. It serves customers in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, and Winnipeg. Navut Inc. was incorporated in 2012 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
Netra Systems Inc. develops an artificial intelligence technology that automatically analyzes and interprets the contents of images and videos. The company offers its technology for multi-camera object, event, and activity recognitions/detections; automatic scene summarizations; instant cross-camera search options; and cross-camera object tracking needs. It provides its products for applications in healthcare, military, customs and border security, retail, security/surveillance, etc. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.
Routific, Inc. is a Vancouver-based company that offers a route optimization platform designed to enhance vehicle routing and scheduling for small and medium-sized enterprises both in Canada and globally. The platform focuses on optimizing routes for last-mile delivery fleets, enabling businesses to achieve significant savings in time and fuel, reportedly up to 40%. Leveraging a proprietary algorithm, Routific combines efficiency with a user-friendly experience, positioning itself as a leading solution in the route optimization market. The company has garnered investment from notable entities such as Techstars Chicago, Pallasite Ventures, Firestarter Fund, and Axiom Zen.
Mentio monitors your business and gives you actionable advice. Mentio provides you with the most important “To Do’s” to improve your financials freeing you to run the rest of the business. Mentio generates these “To Do’s” by analyzing your business on different areas of your business comparing you to past performance, others in your industry and best practices. It is all on your mobile devices giving you access anytime, anywhere enabling you to get things done no matter where you are. Mentio connects to your cloud accounting software analyzing your financials on a regular basis and providing recommendations on how to improve.
Netra Systems Inc. develops an artificial intelligence technology that automatically analyzes and interprets the contents of images and videos. The company offers its technology for multi-camera object, event, and activity recognitions/detections; automatic scene summarizations; instant cross-camera search options; and cross-camera object tracking needs. It provides its products for applications in healthcare, military, customs and border security, retail, security/surveillance, etc. The company was founded in 2013 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.
Edvisor.io increases access to global educational opportunities by seamlessly connecting schools and educational travel agencies via integrated web tools.
Edvisor.io increases access to global educational opportunities by seamlessly connecting schools and educational travel agencies via integrated web tools.
Pathful Technology Inc. is a Vancouver-based company that provides a web analytics platform designed to capture and analyze every visitor interaction on websites. This technology offers marketing professionals insights into visitor behavior and the performance of their conversion funnels, enabling them to compare their results against competitors. The platform eliminates the typical complexities associated with analytics and conversion optimization, requiring no setup or extensive data analysis. Additionally, Pathful also develops a college and career readiness system aimed at students and educators. This system includes assessments, graduation plans, and access to industry professionals, facilitating career planning and success for students. As of 2016, Pathful operates as a subsidiary of Mobify Research and Development, Inc.
Bench Accounting Inc. is a fintech company based in Vancouver, Canada, that specializes in providing online bookkeeping services for small businesses. Founded in 2012, the company combines intuitive software with a dedicated team of professional bookkeepers to automate accounting tasks, allowing clients to manage their finances more efficiently. Bench offers a range of services, including monthly financial statements, year-end financials, and year-round tax support, ensuring that business owners have access to comprehensive financial reporting and expert assistance. With a focus on affordability and convenience, Bench aims to streamline the bookkeeping process, empowering clients to concentrate on growing their businesses. The company has raised significant funding to support its operations and currently employs a workforce dedicated to serving thousands of clients across Canada.