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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 Entertainment

Wibo

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Wibo is the app that broadcasts interactive Live Quiz Shows presented by a host. Wibo combines the winning formulas of the TV quiz show, like a charismatic host, with the interactivity of a mobile game. Wibo was built to satisfy our entertainment consumer needs. Traditional entertainment platforms, such as television, do not meet the needs of the millennials and Gen Z target, of which we are part of. For example, television establishes a one-way relationship between the broadcaster and the viewer, who is engaged in a passive way. In the twenty-first century, entertainment must be shared and above all interactive. Wibo wants to become the new interactive platform of entertainment in the world.

PlaBook

Non Equity Assistance in 2021
PlaBook is created to meet the needs of the next generation for reading, learning, and entertainment.

VueBox

Pre Seed Round in 2020
VueBox places entertainment tablets in rideshare vehicles and uses analytics to deliver customized commuting experiences. It customizes advertisement based on location of the vehicle, time of day, and consumer behavior. The company enables drivers to earn extra income by placing tablets in their car. VueBox was founded in 2017 and is based in New York, New York.

Entertainment Intelligence

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Entertainment Intelligence is an information technology company that specializes in business intelligence and audience engagement. Its features a software application platform is designed for the music industry by gathering information about social, playlist, sales, and data consumption. The company was founded in 2014 and headquartered in London, England.

FanFest

Pre Seed Round in 2019
For all the sports teams / film studios / record labels with empty stadiums / theaters / concerts, we built FanFest, a "Twitch-in-a-box" platform with built-in merchandising and sponsorship for ticketed live events delivered virtually. Reach out for more info on how we're saving the $2.3T global entertainment industry here.

Portl Media

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Portl Media is an entertainment for the sharing economy company.

Headliner

Seed Round in 2015
Headliner is a new entertainment start up to connect event planners with the world entertainment.From Musicians to Magicians, Headliner works with large corporates (Facebook and Twitter) to small private parties to make the process of discovering and booking entertainment easy.

Rad

Seed Round in 2015
Rad operates a global network focused on virtual reality, 360 video, and immersive experiences, catering to the growing demand for innovative content consumption. Through its platform, Rad delivers a diverse range of programming, including eSports, music, comedy, and sports, appealing particularly to Millennial and Gen Z audiences. The service stands out by offering a variety of viewing formats such as 2D, 3D, 4K, live, and immersive VR content. Additionally, Rad incorporates blockchain technology and peer-to-peer networking, enabling viewers to earn rewards points and engage with the community. This unique combination positions Rad as a hub for next-generation viewers seeking edgy and interactive entertainment.

Rad

Seed Round in 2015
Rad operates a global network focused on virtual reality, 360 video, and immersive experiences, catering to the growing demand for innovative content consumption. Through its platform, Rad delivers a diverse range of programming, including eSports, music, comedy, and sports, appealing particularly to Millennial and Gen Z audiences. The service stands out by offering a variety of viewing formats such as 2D, 3D, 4K, live, and immersive VR content. Additionally, Rad incorporates blockchain technology and peer-to-peer networking, enabling viewers to earn rewards points and engage with the community. This unique combination positions Rad as a hub for next-generation viewers seeking edgy and interactive entertainment.

BabbaCo

Seed Round in 2011
BabbaCo, Inc., is a subscription service which provides each month a box of activities for parents and children to use.

Plancast

Seed Round in 2010
The best way to discover events and activities with friends.