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

Mark Tortorella

Advisor

Nathanial Zola

MD

Past deals in SaaS

Storspay

Pre Seed Round in 2023
StorsApp is a market network-store automation SaaS platform. We help micro-retailers automate their store operations while trade-networking with vendors, customers and advertisers.

NEUROFIT VR INC.

Seed Round in 2022
SaaS Virtual Reality Rehabilitation

8base

Series A in 2022
8base, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that enables developers to build and run enterprise-class web and mobile applications using GraphQL. Founded in 2017 and based in Coral Gables, Florida, the company offers a suite of tools, including an app builder, serverless backend, and a data management system. Its platform allows front-end developers to create applications in their preferred frameworks while leveraging a robust back-end-as-a-service hosted on AWS. By utilizing no-code technology and a serverless architecture, 8base aims to streamline software development and accelerate the deployment of new applications, ultimately enhancing business impact. The use of blockchain technology further supports the creation of a network effect among developers, fostering collaboration and innovation in software development.

Duhqa

Pre Seed Round in 2021
Duhqa operates a supply chain and distribution technology platform that connects manufacturers, retailers, and individuals. The platform facilitates online ordering and real-time tracking, enhancing the efficiency of the ordering and delivery processes. Additionally, it provides access to short-term financing, allowing retailers to improve their inventory management and potentially lower costs related to fragmented supply chains. By streamlining these connections, Duhqa enables its users to shop and manage distribution more effectively.

JGB Smart Property

Pre Seed Round in 2021
不動產租賃自動化管理 SaaS 平台

Accountancy Cloud

Pre Seed Round in 2020
The Accountancy Cloud is a technology and financial services business, specialising in online accountancy, and more - all tailored to tech startups, venture-backed, and small to medium sized businesses. The Accountancy Cloud s unique in that it offers both online accounting software and a full accountancy service backed by a team of experts. Each client gets their own account manager and accountant, and all company tax submissions (including the company year end) are included in the flat monthly fee. With online access to friendly tax and finance pro's that really know startups and you have a trusted partner that can give you the confidence to scale-up.

SOS

Pre Seed Round in 2020
S/O/S, a Techstars portfolio company, is transforming access to health and wellness on-the-go through a network of smart vending machines that deliver just-in-time necessities where you need them most.

8base

Pre Seed Round in 2019
8base, Inc. is a cloud-based platform that enables developers to build and run enterprise-class web and mobile applications using GraphQL. Founded in 2017 and based in Coral Gables, Florida, the company offers a suite of tools, including an app builder, serverless backend, and a data management system. Its platform allows front-end developers to create applications in their preferred frameworks while leveraging a robust back-end-as-a-service hosted on AWS. By utilizing no-code technology and a serverless architecture, 8base aims to streamline software development and accelerate the deployment of new applications, ultimately enhancing business impact. The use of blockchain technology further supports the creation of a network effect among developers, fostering collaboration and innovation in software development.

Saara AI

Pre Seed Round in 2019
AI-powered returns management solution for eCommerce businesses, retailers and D2C brands

Autom8 Network

Pre Seed Round in 2019
The world’s first decentralized and open function as a service (FaaS) platform

Automaton

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Automaton Marketing, Inc. is a company based in Kirkland, Washington, founded in 2018. It specializes in developing Atomatest, a platform designed for business-to-business marketing campaigns and integration testing. This innovative platform empowers business users to test landing pages, campaigns, and integrations without requiring coding skills, thereby addressing quality and monitoring challenges common in software-as-a-service environments. Automaton enables users to automate monitoring, test multiple personas and variations, and set recurrence to ensure optimal performance. By focusing on marketing, advertising, privacy compliance, analytics, and sales, Automaton aims to deliver DevOps-style quality assurance and monitoring tailored for business users, filling a critical gap in the market where over 30% of SaaS technology selection and integration is performed by non-engineering personnel.

Pandium

Seed Round in 2018
Pandium is a modern integration platform that allows SaaS providers to easily develop, deploy and support a growing integration offering. Pandium's lean, developer-friendly hosted platform enables engineers to program in any common language and eliminates the need to worry about nuances in authentication protocols or managing infrastructure, reducing development time by up to 80%. With turnkey features such as white-labeled embeddable UI components, Pandium allows software companies to provide integrations to their customers at record speed and with limitless scale.

Pandium

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Pandium is a modern integration platform that allows SaaS providers to easily develop, deploy and support a growing integration offering. Pandium's lean, developer-friendly hosted platform enables engineers to program in any common language and eliminates the need to worry about nuances in authentication protocols or managing infrastructure, reducing development time by up to 80%. With turnkey features such as white-labeled embeddable UI components, Pandium allows software companies to provide integrations to their customers at record speed and with limitless scale.

Commissiontrac

Pre Seed Round in 2018
The first cloud based application of record for all things commissions and accounting. Streamline the back office process from transactional data collection to invoicing, balancing accounting ledgers, depositing cash-receipts and making agent commission payments.

InFront Compliance, Inc.

Pre Seed Round in 2018
SaaS platform that helps companies close vendor deals faster without sacrificing compliance.

Soluki

Seed Round in 2018
Soluki’s mission is to grow the Arabic web. Arabic Language Middle East SaaS Business

SaaSOptics

Series A in 2018
SaaSOptics is a complete B2B subscription management platform that delivers subscription invoicing and payments, GAAP revenue recognition, subscription management and robust subscription metrics and analytics.  SaaSOptics is a cloud-based solution that enables early stage to enterprise B2B subscription businesses the ability to eliminate their dependency on spreadsheets and streamline their financial operations, reporting and performance metrics.

Carbide

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Securicy Data Solutions Ltd. is a Canadian company that specializes in developing web-based software to assist businesses in building and implementing cyber security policies. Primarily targeting small and mid-sized enterprises, Securicy offers a software-as-a-service platform that includes virtual consulting, implementation tools, learning management, awareness training, and compliance management services. The company's solutions facilitate the creation of tailored policies and procedures designed to protect sensitive data and IT infrastructure. By guiding organizations in establishing and maintaining effective information security programs, Securicy enables clients to enhance their security posture, making it a competitive advantage in sectors that require stringent compliance. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Sydney, Canada, Securicy was previously known as Arista Data Solutions Ltd.

Felix

Pre Seed Round in 2018
Felix is a B2B SaaS platform to seamlessly connect insurers, intermediaries and their consumers to the insurance ecosystem. Their platform will allow traditional brokers to focus on their key strengths like product knowledge and underwriting whilst simultaneously delivering to their customers a digital experience that surpasses the experience offered by today’s online incumbents.

Gather

Pre Seed Round in 2017
Gather is a SaaS company providing external data and infrastructure your company needs. They provide data scientists and product teams easy access to a wide breadth of external data sources and the infrastructure to manage them so they can uncover and monitor important external metrics, make better decisions and build smarter products.

VendorHawk

Seed Round in 2017
VendorHawk Inc. is a Seattle-based company that specializes in a cloud-based application designed to help organizations optimize their Software as a Service (SaaS) spending and vendor management. The application centralizes cost implications, enabling users to make informed decisions regarding their software vendors and application utilization. VendorHawk also offers consulting services aimed at identifying wasteful spending and providing actionable recommendations for cost optimization. Incorporated in 2016, VendorHawk operates as a subsidiary of ServiceNow, Inc.

SaaSOptics

Seed Round in 2016
SaaSOptics is a complete B2B subscription management platform that delivers subscription invoicing and payments, GAAP revenue recognition, subscription management and robust subscription metrics and analytics.  SaaSOptics is a cloud-based solution that enables early stage to enterprise B2B subscription businesses the ability to eliminate their dependency on spreadsheets and streamline their financial operations, reporting and performance metrics.

SaaSOptics

Pre Seed Round in 2016
SaaSOptics is a complete B2B subscription management platform that delivers subscription invoicing and payments, GAAP revenue recognition, subscription management and robust subscription metrics and analytics.  SaaSOptics is a cloud-based solution that enables early stage to enterprise B2B subscription businesses the ability to eliminate their dependency on spreadsheets and streamline their financial operations, reporting and performance metrics.

CarServ

Seed Round in 2016
CarServ is a SaaS solution for the automotive repair industry. They provide a dynamic operation and innovative customer interaction management platform for these businesses to manage the back office as well as the entire customer communication process during and after the repair. Their focus is providing a path to predictable revenue for repair facilities as well as a consistent, high-quality experience for customers; all based on better data and insight around the repair process. CarServ is based in Austin, Texas, but growing fast!

Akouba

Seed Round in 2015
Akouba is a the first SAAS platform to provide community and regional banks with an online, end-to-end, small business lending solutionAkouba is committed to helping financial institutions provide businesses with the capital they need to succeed, in a way that is simple, quick and cost effective for both the bank and the customer.

Sunlight

Pre Seed Round in 2015
Sunlight Technologies Limited develops software as a service (SaaS) based platform to help businesses run individualized professional development programs. It offers an employee learning and development platform to let companies offer professional development. The platform lets businesses allocate each team member with a learning and development budget to spend on professional development each year and provides related functionality, such as the approval of requests from employees. Sunlight Technologies Limited was founded in 2016 and is based in London, United Kingdom.

JumpCloud

Series B in 2015
JumpCloud, Inc. operates a Directory-as-a-Service platform that simplifies and centralizes identity management for organizations. The company offers a Software-as-a-Service solution that automates server management tasks, including user management, patching, configuration, security, and compliance. With its cloud-based directory, JumpCloud enables the authentication, authorization, and management of users, devices, and applications across various environments, allowing IT teams to securely manage user identities and connect them to resources, regardless of the underlying provider or protocol. Users benefit from a single set of credentials to access their systems, applications, networks, and file servers, enhancing security and efficiency. Founded in 2010 and originally named SafeInstance, Inc., JumpCloud rebranded in 2013 and is headquartered in Louisville, Colorado.

JumpCloud

Series A in 2015
JumpCloud, Inc. operates a Directory-as-a-Service platform that simplifies and centralizes identity management for organizations. The company offers a Software-as-a-Service solution that automates server management tasks, including user management, patching, configuration, security, and compliance. With its cloud-based directory, JumpCloud enables the authentication, authorization, and management of users, devices, and applications across various environments, allowing IT teams to securely manage user identities and connect them to resources, regardless of the underlying provider or protocol. Users benefit from a single set of credentials to access their systems, applications, networks, and file servers, enhancing security and efficiency. Founded in 2010 and originally named SafeInstance, Inc., JumpCloud rebranded in 2013 and is headquartered in Louisville, Colorado.

Virtkick

Convertible Note in 2015
Virtkick lets independent hosting companies increase conversion rates, simplify server management and take on the biggest players. Virtkick is a SaaS cloud management panel that offers simplicity and great user experience for our customers - hosting companies - and their end customers - software developers, software houses, designers etc.

Pathgather

Seed Round in 2014
Pathgather, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing an enterprise learning software as a service (SaaS) platform aimed at enhancing workforce applications. Established in 2012, Pathgather provides a unified learning experience platform that integrates with various organizational learning management systems and content sources, both internal and external. This platform helps businesses create talent agility by consolidating existing learning resources and HR tools into a cohesive environment. By aligning employee development with organizational objectives, Pathgather enables companies to optimize their learning investments while minimizing management efforts. As of June 2018, Pathgather operates as a subsidiary of Degreed, Inc.

Kalo

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Kalo Industries, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in streamlining the management of freelancers and external workers. Founded in 2015, Kalo offers a platform that simplifies the onboarding process, manages freelancer profiles, assigns tasks, and tracks invoices. This system allows companies to consolidate payments into a single invoice, eliminating the need for multiple invoices from various freelancers. Kalo's user-friendly interface has attracted a diverse clientele, including major organizations in sectors such as technology and fashion, enabling them to replace cumbersome spreadsheets and email communications with a more efficient and organized approach to collaboration with freelancers and vendors.

Cloud 66

Convertible Note in 2014
Cloud 66 Ltd. is a technology company that provides a DevOps-as-a-Service platform designed to assist developers in building, deploying, and managing applications across various cloud providers. Established in 2011 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in San Francisco, the company offers several specialized services, including Cloud 66 for Docker, which is tailored for deploying containerized applications, and Cloud 66 for Rails, which facilitates the management of Ruby applications with features like master-slave database replication. Additionally, Cloud 66 for Node provides a comprehensive build and orchestration engine for Node.js applications, while Cloud 66 Enterprise offers an on-premises solution for managing containers on any infrastructure. The company serves a diverse clientele, including developers, startups, non-profits, and digital agencies, and focuses on automating the application lifecycle through user-friendly management tools.

Cloud 66

Pre Seed Round in 2014
Cloud 66 Ltd. is a technology company that provides a DevOps-as-a-Service platform designed to assist developers in building, deploying, and managing applications across various cloud providers. Established in 2011 and headquartered in London, with an additional office in San Francisco, the company offers several specialized services, including Cloud 66 for Docker, which is tailored for deploying containerized applications, and Cloud 66 for Rails, which facilitates the management of Ruby applications with features like master-slave database replication. Additionally, Cloud 66 for Node provides a comprehensive build and orchestration engine for Node.js applications, while Cloud 66 Enterprise offers an on-premises solution for managing containers on any infrastructure. The company serves a diverse clientele, including developers, startups, non-profits, and digital agencies, and focuses on automating the application lifecycle through user-friendly management tools.

Pathgather

Seed Round in 2014
Pathgather, Inc. is a New York-based company that specializes in developing an enterprise learning software as a service (SaaS) platform aimed at enhancing workforce applications. Established in 2012, Pathgather provides a unified learning experience platform that integrates with various organizational learning management systems and content sources, both internal and external. This platform helps businesses create talent agility by consolidating existing learning resources and HR tools into a cohesive environment. By aligning employee development with organizational objectives, Pathgather enables companies to optimize their learning investments while minimizing management efforts. As of June 2018, Pathgather operates as a subsidiary of Degreed, Inc.

Kalo

Seed Round in 2014
Kalo Industries, Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in streamlining the management of freelancers and external workers. Founded in 2015, Kalo offers a platform that simplifies the onboarding process, manages freelancer profiles, assigns tasks, and tracks invoices. This system allows companies to consolidate payments into a single invoice, eliminating the need for multiple invoices from various freelancers. Kalo's user-friendly interface has attracted a diverse clientele, including major organizations in sectors such as technology and fashion, enabling them to replace cumbersome spreadsheets and email communications with a more efficient and organized approach to collaboration with freelancers and vendors.

JumpCloud

Series A in 2014
JumpCloud, Inc. operates a Directory-as-a-Service platform that simplifies and centralizes identity management for organizations. The company offers a Software-as-a-Service solution that automates server management tasks, including user management, patching, configuration, security, and compliance. With its cloud-based directory, JumpCloud enables the authentication, authorization, and management of users, devices, and applications across various environments, allowing IT teams to securely manage user identities and connect them to resources, regardless of the underlying provider or protocol. Users benefit from a single set of credentials to access their systems, applications, networks, and file servers, enhancing security and efficiency. Founded in 2010 and originally named SafeInstance, Inc., JumpCloud rebranded in 2013 and is headquartered in Louisville, Colorado.

Dashbell

Angel Round in 2014
Dashbell provides independent lodgings with a SaaS platform that allows them to both manage their reservations and availability as well as distribute through their global partners.

DigitalOcean

Seed Round in 2013
DigitalOcean, LLC is a cloud computing platform that specializes in providing cloud infrastructure tailored for software developers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, it offers a suite of products designed to facilitate the deployment, management, and scaling of applications. Key offerings include Droplets, which are Linux-based virtual machines, Kubernetes for efficient application deployment and management, databases, and Spaces, an object storage service that supports large data storage needs. DigitalOcean targets a diverse range of customers, including developers, startups, and small to medium-sized businesses, enabling them to build applications for various purposes, such as web and mobile applications, website hosting, e-commerce, and more. With a commitment to simplicity and customer service, DigitalOcean aims to make software development accessible to individuals and organizations worldwide. The company also maintains a presence in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Bengaluru, India.

Dashbell

Angel Round in 2013
Dashbell provides independent lodgings with a SaaS platform that allows them to both manage their reservations and availability as well as distribute through their global partners.

Azuqua

Seed Round in 2013
Azuqua, Inc. operates a digital automation platform designed to integrate various software as a service (SaaS) applications. The platform features a user-friendly, drag-and-drop interface that allows users to create custom integrations without coding, making it accessible for both business and IT professionals. Azuqua provides a comprehensive library of logic functions, security features, and error handling capabilities, enabling organizations to automate complex business processes efficiently. Its solutions address a range of needs, including customer experience, sales, human resources, and marketing. Azuqua serves both start-ups and established enterprises by enhancing productivity and improving employee and customer experiences through seamless application integration. Founded in 2010 and based in Seattle, Washington, Azuqua operates as a subsidiary of Okta, Inc. since 2019.

Azuqua

Non Equity Assistance in 2013
Azuqua, Inc. operates a digital automation platform designed to integrate various software as a service (SaaS) applications. The platform features a user-friendly, drag-and-drop interface that allows users to create custom integrations without coding, making it accessible for both business and IT professionals. Azuqua provides a comprehensive library of logic functions, security features, and error handling capabilities, enabling organizations to automate complex business processes efficiently. Its solutions address a range of needs, including customer experience, sales, human resources, and marketing. Azuqua serves both start-ups and established enterprises by enhancing productivity and improving employee and customer experiences through seamless application integration. Founded in 2010 and based in Seattle, Washington, Azuqua operates as a subsidiary of Okta, Inc. since 2019.

JumpCloud

Pre Seed Round in 2012
JumpCloud, Inc. operates a Directory-as-a-Service platform that simplifies and centralizes identity management for organizations. The company offers a Software-as-a-Service solution that automates server management tasks, including user management, patching, configuration, security, and compliance. With its cloud-based directory, JumpCloud enables the authentication, authorization, and management of users, devices, and applications across various environments, allowing IT teams to securely manage user identities and connect them to resources, regardless of the underlying provider or protocol. Users benefit from a single set of credentials to access their systems, applications, networks, and file servers, enhancing security and efficiency. Founded in 2010 and originally named SafeInstance, Inc., JumpCloud rebranded in 2013 and is headquartered in Louisville, Colorado.

DropShip Commerce

Pre Seed Round in 2012
DropShip Commerce is a SaaS solution that standardizes how enterprise retailers & suppliers connect & exchange data for drop shipping.

Dashbell

Seed Round in 2012
Dashbell provides independent lodgings with a SaaS platform that allows them to both manage their reservations and availability as well as distribute through their global partners.

DigitalOcean

Seed Round in 2012
DigitalOcean, LLC is a cloud computing platform that specializes in providing cloud infrastructure tailored for software developers. Founded in 2012 and headquartered in New York, it offers a suite of products designed to facilitate the deployment, management, and scaling of applications. Key offerings include Droplets, which are Linux-based virtual machines, Kubernetes for efficient application deployment and management, databases, and Spaces, an object storage service that supports large data storage needs. DigitalOcean targets a diverse range of customers, including developers, startups, and small to medium-sized businesses, enabling them to build applications for various purposes, such as web and mobile applications, website hosting, e-commerce, and more. With a commitment to simplicity and customer service, DigitalOcean aims to make software development accessible to individuals and organizations worldwide. The company also maintains a presence in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and Bengaluru, India.

Cloudsnap

Seed Round in 2012
Cloudsnap, Inc. develops and delivers an Integrated Platform-as-a-service solution that allows developers to build their software applications with functionality from third party services. Its integration platform uses distributed P2P interception techniques that enable developers to build and deploy mobile/web applications on services, including Salesforce.com, Evernote, Highrise, Basecamp, and Campfire. Cloudsnap, Inc. was founded in 2011 and is based in Austin, Texas.