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.

Ethan Austin

MD of the Techstars Western Union Accelerator

Max Kelly

Managing Director of Techstars London

Lesa Mitchell

Managing Director

Vijay Tirathrai

Managing Director

Mark Tortorella

Advisor

Nathanial Zola

MD

Past deals in TMT

Tozuda

Seed Round in 2021
Tozuda is a manufacturing company that develops the most affordable and reliable concussion awareness solutions. Our mission is to bring visibility to an invisible injury - concussion; we believe everyone deserves to play, work, and serve safely. Tozuda Head Impact Sensors can be attached to all helmet and detects any concussion event within milliseconds. If it's RED, check your head.™

Thermexit

Funding Round in 2021
Thermexit is a line of high-end thermal interface gap filler pads that offers thermal management solutions. The company's technology is derived from years of government-funded research and development in advanced materials including the application of carbon nanotubes in electrochemical systems as well as dispersion, compounding, and coating process for composites of nanotubes and other carbons.

Music Tech Works

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Music Tech Works help video production companies find out who owns the rights to the songs they want to use in their productions. They are creating a system to make this part of producing songs less frustrating, and expensive. The first product from Music Tech works is RightsHolder.io, a music copyright search platform that connects those who want to license music, with the rights holders that can grant them a license.

MuukTest

Pre Seed Round in 2020
MuukTest is a software testing platform powered by AI that increases Software Devs testing productivity up to 26X. The company was founded in 2019 and based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Mindful

Pre Seed Round in 2020
TBA

EMOTAI

Pre Seed Round in 2020
EMOTAI is a privately held company based in Lisbon, Portugal, founded in 2018. It specializes in enhancing human performance through innovative technology. The company manufactures a wearable headband that monitors brain waves and heart rate, specifically designed for gamers. EMOTAI provides a platform that generates performance reports, offering insights into focus, stress, engagement, and heart rate levels. By tracking these biosignals, EMOTAI aims to improve gamers' focus and working memory, ultimately helping them to perform better in their gaming activities.

mello

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Mello helps companies to measure, track, and action on burnout. Its vision is to bring well-being to every teams' workflow.

Xmetryx, Inc.

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Our TrustMetryx team relationship management software helps leaders build healthy, trusting relationships on distributed and remote teams. By making it simple to identify and address issues before they kill performance, drive turnover, and create zombie team members, TrustMetryx builds trust that leads to better performance, higher engagement, and greater happiness at work. Our mission is to put the TrustMetryx Relationship Strength Score KPI on every leaders’ scorecard.

Mito Material Solutions

Seed Round in 2019
MITO Material Solutions, Inc. is a specialty chemical company based in Indianapolis, Indiana, with an additional office in Stillwater, Oklahoma. Founded in 2016, the company focuses on developing and manufacturing graphene-based hybrid polymer modifiers and additives that significantly enhance material performance across various industries. One of its key products, the MITO T-Series, is a nano-additive that, when mixed with epoxies or resins, can increase the toughness of composite parts by 100% while reducing the likelihood of mechanical failure by 80%. This versatility allows industries to either enhance product toughness or decrease the quantity of materials used. The T-Series is particularly beneficial for the recreational vehicle and boating sectors, where it toughens fiberglass structures, as well as for the aerospace industry, where it enables manufacturers to reduce part weight without compromising toughness, resulting in substantial cost savings. MITO Material Solutions aims to improve the durability and performance of materials in applications such as ester resins, epoxies, and thermoplastics.

myTamarin

Pre Seed Round in 2019
myTamarin is an AI-powered childcare matchmaker that connects families with vetted childcarers, including nannies and maternity nurses, in the UK childcare market. The platform offers a simple and affordable solution for parents seeking reliable childcare support, allowing them to select caregivers based on their specific needs and preferred timings. With no upfront fees, myTamarin aims to facilitate a seamless experience for families during early parenthood by providing access to a range of services, including night nannies and housekeeping support. This innovative approach addresses the growing demand for quality childcare in the UK.

Teamgage

Seed Round in 2017
Teamgage is a software-led solution that creates a culture of continuous improvement at every level of an organisation. It fosters an environment of iterative improvement, and motivates team members to own the improvement process and to push ideas from the bottom-up. Most importantly, it has a bias towards action.

TOK.tv

Series A in 2016
TOK.tv is a sports social network that allows millions of fans to talk to their friends, while watching a game on TV. It empowers teams and brands to talk to the fans, and monetize the game experience. The company joined Minerva Networks in August 2019. The TOK.tv Social Button powered the official Barcelona, Real Madrid, PSG, Juventus, and Los Angeles Clippers mobile apps. TOK.tv was headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in London, Milan, and Shanghai.

Meal Ticket

Venture Round in 2015
Meal Ticket offers a software platform that provides actionable BI for food manufacturers and distributors. Its software platform provides actionable business intelligence and enables a direct marketing channel to the restaurant operator. It was launched in 2010 and is headquartered in Boise, Idaho.

Meal Ticket

Venture Round in 2014
Meal Ticket offers a software platform that provides actionable BI for food manufacturers and distributors. Its software platform provides actionable business intelligence and enables a direct marketing channel to the restaurant operator. It was launched in 2010 and is headquartered in Boise, Idaho.

Tyffon

Convertible Note in 2014
Tyffon Inc. is a company dedicated to developing immersive entertainment applications that blend virtual and augmented reality technologies. Founded in 2011 and based in both Santa Monica, California, and Tokyo, Japan, Tyffon initially gained recognition for its mobile applications, including ZombieBooth, which reached 40 million downloads in North America. The company has since expanded its offerings to include location-based virtual reality experiences, notably with the launch of TYFFONIUM, a venue that allows guests to engage in free-roam virtual reality experiences. Tyffon's innovative approach incorporates multi-sensory effects and interactive content, providing users with unique and memorable experiences. The company has also collaborated with Disney, enhancing its reputation in the entertainment industry. Tyffon continues to pursue expansion opportunities, aiming to share its distinctive magic reality experiences with a global audience.

Tyffon

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Tyffon Inc. is a company dedicated to developing immersive entertainment applications that blend virtual and augmented reality technologies. Founded in 2011 and based in both Santa Monica, California, and Tokyo, Japan, Tyffon initially gained recognition for its mobile applications, including ZombieBooth, which reached 40 million downloads in North America. The company has since expanded its offerings to include location-based virtual reality experiences, notably with the launch of TYFFONIUM, a venue that allows guests to engage in free-roam virtual reality experiences. Tyffon's innovative approach incorporates multi-sensory effects and interactive content, providing users with unique and memorable experiences. The company has also collaborated with Disney, enhancing its reputation in the entertainment industry. Tyffon continues to pursue expansion opportunities, aiming to share its distinctive magic reality experiences with a global audience.

Meal Ticket

Venture Round in 2014
Meal Ticket offers a software platform that provides actionable BI for food manufacturers and distributors. Its software platform provides actionable business intelligence and enables a direct marketing channel to the restaurant operator. It was launched in 2010 and is headquartered in Boise, Idaho.

TOK.tv

Pre Seed Round in 2012
TOK.tv is a sports social network that allows millions of fans to talk to their friends, while watching a game on TV. It empowers teams and brands to talk to the fans, and monetize the game experience. The company joined Minerva Networks in August 2019. The TOK.tv Social Button powered the official Barcelona, Real Madrid, PSG, Juventus, and Los Angeles Clippers mobile apps. TOK.tv was headquartered in Silicon Valley with offices in London, Milan, and Shanghai.

Meal Ticket

Seed Round in 2011
Meal Ticket offers a software platform that provides actionable BI for food manufacturers and distributors. Its software platform provides actionable business intelligence and enables a direct marketing channel to the restaurant operator. It was launched in 2010 and is headquartered in Boise, Idaho.

Mogotest

Seed Round in 2010
Mogotest is a front-end testing and verification tool designed to help companies ensure that their web sites render properly across various web browsers and platforms. Mogotest can spider your web site or test individual pages to help you spot browser inconsistencies and areas in need of optimization. We take the pain out of web testing so you can focus on building the features that make your product truly unique.