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 Household and personal products

THE MOST

Pre Seed Round in 2023

THE MOST designs and manufactures hardware and appliances to make styling textured hair faster, easier, and more convenient. Millions of women with highly textured hair agonize over the time and effort associated with styling, but it doesn't have to be hard. We have identified the major pain points in grooming routines and built tools that make at-home styling and grooming on the go easier than ever! We are tapping directly into the $250 billion hair care market by manufacturing tools and appliances that cater to women with highly textured hair. Our category creating, proprietary designs are conducive to highly profitable licensing arrangements with the $3 billion US liquid product market for textured consumers. Our unique business model is the first of its kind in the beauty space, and we are so excited to offer this high-margin, high-convenience option to retailers and the 60% of textured hair consumers craving this solution.

EQUO

Seed Round in 2022

EQUO creates a product that has minimal impact on the environment. It provides a variety of truly eco-friendly solutions for everyday items by providing products that are 100% natural, plastic-free, non-toxic, chemical-free & biodegradable, and compostable.

Femly

Pre Seed Round in 2021

Femly LLC, founded in 2016 and based in Baltimore, Maryland, manufactures and distributes feminine hygiene care products. The company offers a variety of plant-based and environmentally friendly items, including organic cotton tampons, day and night pads, menstrual cups, and body care products. Femly caters to women directly through its online platform and provides monthly subscriptions, online ordering, and home delivery services. Additionally, its products are available in restrooms at various organizations such as hotels, co-working spaces, and colleges. By focusing on sustainable and health-conscious options, Femly aims to meet the needs of modern consumers in the feminine care market.

Kindora

Pre Seed Round in 2021

Kindora buys, sells, and rents premium pre-owned items – from cots and strollers to nursery furniture – after a deep clean.

EQUO

Pre Seed Round in 2021

Hawthorne

Pre Seed Round in 2017

Hawthorne creates personal care products using premium quality ingredients, data-driven algorithms, and smart subscriptions. It makes it easy to elevate consumers with premium quality products that work perfectly for them as an individual. With just a quick quiz, consumers will receive tailored products for all of their bathroom needs.