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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 Home Services

Upside

Seed Round in 2021
UpsideHōM was founded on a simple premise; to enhance the quality of life for older adults everywhere.

Upside

Pre Seed Round in 2021
UpsideHōM was founded on a simple premise; to enhance the quality of life for older adults everywhere.

Homeppl

Seed Round in 2020
Homeppl, Ltd. is a London-based company that offers an internet platform designed to enhance the rental process for both tenants and landlords. Established in 2016, Homeppl provides a digital rental resume through its Homeppl Smart Profile, which helps landlords assess tenant suitability more effectively. By leveraging open banking, financial algorithms, and fraud detection methods, Homeppl enables renters to demonstrate their financial capabilities, thus allowing landlords to make informed decisions and approve more candidates. This approach not only increases revenue for landlords but also reduces the risks associated with renting properties. Homeppl has reviewed numerous transactions and has facilitated significant revenue approvals for its clients in the UK, positioning itself as a key player in the rental market.

Villageplan

Pre Seed Round in 2020
VillagePlan is providing aging care solutions for families, care managers, employee programs, and healthcare companies

Shipshape

Pre Seed Round in 2020
Shipshape is a digital platform that simplifies home ownership by analyzing and optimizing the performance of critical home systems. It connects to various smart technologies to provide a comprehensive health analysis of a home, maintaining detailed records and offering smart notifications to inform homeowners about necessary repairs, replacements, or upgrades. By networking physical infrastructure and mechanical systems, Shipshape delivers actionable recommendations and connects users to service providers, enhancing home management while saving time and money. This integration of technology empowers homeowners to protect and improve their living environments effectively.

Upside

Pre Seed Round in 2020
UpsideHōM was founded on a simple premise; to enhance the quality of life for older adults everywhere.

Please Assist Me

Seed Round in 2020
Please Assist Me, Inc. operates as a home management company that partners with apartment complexes to provide living experience for residents in in Nashville, Tennessee and Washington, District Of Columbia. It provides services in the areas of groceries, dry cleaning and laundry, alterations and shoe care, mail and packages, and special requests. The company was incorporated in 2018 and is based in Nashville, Tennessee.

neu

Pre Seed Round in 2020
As a managed marketplace, we leverage technology and 3rd parties to streamline service - the sweet spot between dated traditions and a modern approach. Currently, we connect vacation rental hosts with cleaners but inevitably we’ll disrupt the service industry by creating the world’s largest cleaning company.

Homeppl

Seed Round in 2019
Homeppl, Ltd. is a London-based company that offers an internet platform designed to enhance the rental process for both tenants and landlords. Established in 2016, Homeppl provides a digital rental resume through its Homeppl Smart Profile, which helps landlords assess tenant suitability more effectively. By leveraging open banking, financial algorithms, and fraud detection methods, Homeppl enables renters to demonstrate their financial capabilities, thus allowing landlords to make informed decisions and approve more candidates. This approach not only increases revenue for landlords but also reduces the risks associated with renting properties. Homeppl has reviewed numerous transactions and has facilitated significant revenue approvals for its clients in the UK, positioning itself as a key player in the rental market.

HomeBinder

Pre Seed Round in 2019
HomeBinder, Inc. specializes in home management software designed for homeowners, particularly recent home buyers. The company's digital platform offers a range of features, including maintenance reminders, project planning assistance, appliance recall alerts, and the ability to store important documents related to home ownership. HomeBinder also facilitates the sale process by generating detailed reports and providing ongoing property-specific support. By partnering with professionals such as inspectors and agents, the platform ensures that homeowners can maintain accurate records and receive timely updates about their properties. Founded in 2012, HomeBinder is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, and aims to simplify home management while enhancing the overall experience of home ownership.

QuickCarl

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Developer of a video chatting application intended to connect homeowners with home service professionals. The company's application puts the pro in home instantly so they can see what's going on and provide expert help and pros can assess your home repair problems and provide a cost estimate without spending the time and money required with in-home consultations, enabling customers to get real-time assistance from start to finish by contacting pro when one gets stuck or needs advice.

Homeppl

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Homeppl, Ltd. is a London-based company that offers an internet platform designed to enhance the rental process for both tenants and landlords. Established in 2016, Homeppl provides a digital rental resume through its Homeppl Smart Profile, which helps landlords assess tenant suitability more effectively. By leveraging open banking, financial algorithms, and fraud detection methods, Homeppl enables renters to demonstrate their financial capabilities, thus allowing landlords to make informed decisions and approve more candidates. This approach not only increases revenue for landlords but also reduces the risks associated with renting properties. Homeppl has reviewed numerous transactions and has facilitated significant revenue approvals for its clients in the UK, positioning itself as a key player in the rental market.

Prefix

Convertible Note in 2017
PreFix Inc. is a preventive maintenance service provider based in Austin, Texas, focusing on a range of household systems including appliances, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems. Established in 2013, the company offers various services such as flushing sediment from water heaters, cleaning dryer vents, inspecting toilets for leaks, maintaining ovens, and ensuring the cleanliness of AC drain lines. Additionally, PreFix addresses issues like unclogging drains, sanitizing dishwashers, and checking smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. By servicing both homeowners and landlords, PreFix aims to alleviate maintenance worries and help clients save 30-50% on annual maintenance costs.

HomeHero

Pre Seed Round in 2016
HomeHero is a non-medical home care provider that leverages technology and human compassion to extend the health system into the home. It caters to individual families seeking assistance in the home and partner with forward-thinking health systems to create non-medical home care programs.\ The company was founded in 2013 and headquartered in California, United States.

InvitedHome

Pre Seed Round in 2010
InvitedHome set out to transform the vacation rental experience by combining the high standards and service of fine hotels with beautiful private homes in amazing destinations. And that’s just what we’ve done. With more than 50 location-based employees, centralized guests services, and effortless online reservations, we manage 100+ handpicked homes in 6 must-visit resort mountain destinations. Discover why more than 50,000 people create lasting memories with InvitedHome every year. Visit InvitedHome.com for more.