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.

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Ethan Austin

MD of the Techstars Western Union Accelerator

Mark Tortorella

Advisor

Nathanial Zola

MD

Past deals in Collectibles

SportsIcon

Pre Seed Round in 2021

SportsIcon lets users connect with sportspeople through NFT’s and masterclasses.

Fanaply

Pre Seed Round in 2020

Fanaply creates digital collectibles and fan engagement tools for the world's biggest fans in music, sports, and entertainment. Our digital collectibles, similar to the virtual goods sold in video games, let fans show-off and be rewarded for their fandom both online and in the real world. We offer fans free collectibles based on their behaviour, and partner with celebrities and athletes to sell official collectibles. We license our technology to festivals, teams and conferences to build collectibles into their official apps. Collectibles can be bundled into status and fans can be rewarded as we create loyalty and incentive programs around them. Fanaply was one of 10 companies accepted into the world class Techstars Music Program in February 2020. We launched last year as Coachella's Official Digital Collectibles Partner where we gamified the festival and awarded fans digital collectibles inside the official Coachella App. The company was founded in 2019 and headquartered in New York, United States.

CompleteSet

Seed Round in 2016

CompleteSet, Inc. owns and operates an online marketplace for tracking, buying, and selling collectibles. The company allows users to buy and sells products in the areas of fashion, home and office, toys, souvenirs, games, food and beverage, and books. It offers solutions for males, unisex, and females. CompleteSet, Inc. was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.

hobbyDB

Pre Seed Round in 2015

HobbyDB Corp operates an online platform dedicated to collectibles and hobbies, allowing users to browse, buy, and sell a wide range of items, including models, die cast, vinyl art toys, vehicles, and video games. The platform facilitates collectors in researching, documenting, and showcasing their prized possessions by enabling them to upload images and record detailed information about their collectibles. Users can also create wish lists and receive alerts for items of interest available for purchase. Additionally, HobbyDB includes a marketplace where users can list their items for sale easily. Founded in 2011 and based in Colorado, HobbyDB aims to serve as a comprehensive resource for collectors and enthusiasts.

Cureeo

Seed Round in 2012

Cureeo, LLC operates an online marketplace for artists and collectors in the United States. It connects artists with collectors and art enthusiasts, and allows collectors to buy original artwork from professional artists. The company was founded in 2012 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.