Techstars

Techstars is a global pre-seed investor and accelerator founded in 2006 by David Cohen. The program operates in 27 cities across 9 countries and has invested in nearly 5,000 companies, which have collectively raised close to $30 billion in venture capital. Techstars invests $120K for 7% equity over a three-month mentorship-driven program. With 22 known unicorns and an estimated 80% startup survival rate, Techstars is one of the most successful accelerator ecosystems globally.