About Techstars
Techstars, an accelerator and incubator program founded in 2006, is based in New York City, United States. With a presence in 89 countries, it has supported around 4,711 startups in sectors like Enterprise Applications, High Tech. As of Apr 2026, Techstars has 17 unicorns under its belt and has witnessed 509 portfolio exits. Most notable companies in
its portfolio include Spotify, Ramp and Remitly. The program is backed by a team of 526 people who primarily support Seed startups based in United States. Its latest investment was a $6M Series A round in PeakMetrics on Apr 09, 2026, which also saw participation from Moneta Ventures and Parameter Ventures.
Key Metrics
Founded Year
2006
Location
New York City, United States
Sectors of Investment
Stages of Investment
Seed, Series A & 12 more
Locations of Investment
Techstars' List of Top Investments
Techstars has a portfolio of 4,711 companies, including 17 unicorns. Their most notable investments are in Greeneye and FanWide.Their portfolio spans across United States, United Kingdom, Canada and 86 more locations. They have invested in Enterprise Applications, High Tech, Consumer and 41 other sectors, across stages such as Seed, Series A and 12 more. Here is the list of top investments by Techstars:1. Spotify
Provider of a platform for streaming digital music and podcasts. The platform allows users to listen to a wide variety of audio content. It is accessible via web browsers and dedicated applications.
Key facts about Spotify
- Founded Year: 2006
- Location: Stockholm (Sweden)
- Annual Revenue: €13.2B as on Dec 31, 2023
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $2.06B
- Employee Count: 18,512 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: TCV, Kaplan Group Investments and 125 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Post IPO, Feb 10, 2023, $*****
- Highlight: Public
2. Ramp
Provider of a platform for spend management, corporate cards, and payables. The platform offers features such as expense management, accounts payable processing, and travel management. It also provides procurement and accounting automation capabilities. The platform aims to streamline financial operations and improve efficiency for finance teams.
Key facts about Ramp
- Founded Year: 2019
- Location: New York City (United States)
- Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Series E
- Total Funding till date: $2.44B
- Employee Count: 2,093 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: equitywestsecurities.com, GIC and 62 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Nov 17, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Editors' Pick
3. Remitly
Provider of international money transfer services with multiple delivery options. It facilitates secure international money transfers across numerous currencies. Funds can be received through options like bank accounts, mobile wallets, or cash pickup. The platform focuses on providing reliable and secure transfer solutions.
Key facts about Remitly
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Seattle (United States)
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $436M
- Employee Count: 3,358 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: HTIF, Western Alliance Bank and 38 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series F, Jul 29, 2020, $*****
- Highlight: Public
4. Squarespace
Provider of tools for website creation, hosting, and online business. The platform offers website templates, an AI website builder, and design intelligence features. It also provides tools for e-commerce, marketing, domain registration, and business management. The platform supports various business types, including creative services, professional services, education, beauty, and health.
Key facts about Squarespace
- Founded Year: 2003
- Location: United States
- Annual Revenue: $1.01B as on Dec 31, 2023
- Last Known Valuation: $*****
- Stage: Acquired
- Total Funding till date: $591M
- Employee Count: 2,083 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: equitywestsecurities.com, ADS Ventures and 20 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Series E, Jan 16, 2025, $*****
- Highlight: Acquired
5. Wise
Provider of multi-currency accounts, international money transfers, and card services. The platform facilitates sending and receiving funds across different currencies. It offers options for personal and business use, including tools for managing finances. The company provides solutions for individuals and enterprises to engage in international transactions.
Key facts about Wise
- Founded Year: 2011
- Location: Shoreditch (United Kingdom)
- Annual Revenue: £9.1K as on Mar 31, 2025
- Stage: Public
- Total Funding till date: $1.03B
- Employee Count: 10,033 as on Mar 31, 2026
- Investors: Glynn Capital, Fidelity Investments and 116 Others
- Latest Funding Round: Venture Debt, May 19, 2021, $*****
- Highlight: Public
Techstars' Year-on-Year Investment Trends
Techstars has invested in 4712 companies over the last 20 years, with an average of 288 new investments annually in the last 10 years. In 2025, it made 63 investments, while as of Apr 2026, it has made 6 investments in this year. Its most recent first time investment was in Victus and most recent follow-on round was in PeakMetrics.Year | No. of Investments | ||
|---|---|---|---|
1st Round | Follow-on | Total | |
2026 (YTD) | 1 | 5 | 6 |
2025 | 31 | 32 | 63 |
2024 | 288 | 56 | 344 |
2023 | 732 | 31 | 763 |
2022 | 435 | 42 | 477 |
2021 | 192 | 50 | 242 |
2020 | 241 | 49 | 290 |
2019 | 295 | 42 | 337 |
2018 | 233 | 30 | 263 |
2017 | 284 | 26 | 310 |
Techstars' Investments by Stage
Techstars has made 3356 investments in Seed stage with an average round size of $315K, 86 investments in Series A stage with an average round size of $6.7M and 20 investments in Unattributed stage with an average round size of $119K.Stage of entry | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Seed | 3356 |
Series A | 86 |
Unattributed | 20 |
Series B | 8 |
Grant (prize money) | 7 |
Others | 12 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Techstars' Investments by Sector
Techstars has a diverse portfolio, with companies operating in the Enterprise Applications, Consumer, High Tech, FinTech and Vertical SaaS. Notably, it has invested in 4000 Tech companies, 2894 Enterprise (B2B) companies, 2587 Software companies and at least 1729 companies focusing on Consumer (B2C).Sector | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
Enterprise Applications | 1611 |
Consumer | 800 |
High Tech | 611 |
FinTech | 549 |
Vertical SaaS | 397 |
Others | 3936 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Techstars' Investments by Geography
Techstars has made most investments in United States (2268), followed by United Kingdom where it has made 263 investments.Country | No. of Investments |
|---|---|
United States | 2268 |
United Kingdom | 263 |
Canada | 174 |
Israel | 72 |
Germany | 70 |
Others | 656 |
Note: We have considered here, only first round of investments
Techstars' recent investments
Techstars has made 6 investments in 2026 so far. PeakMetrics and Ateios are the latest among them.Here are the most recent investments by Techstars:
Date | Company | Location | Round Details | Round Amount | Co-Investors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 09, 2026 | United States | Series A | 4033 | [+3] | |
Mar 26, 2026 | United States | Series A | 9435 | [+9] | |
Mar 25, 2026 | United States | Seed | 7214 | [+3] | |
Feb 16, 2026 | Italy | Seed | 5846 | [+1] | |
Jan 26, 2026 | United Kingdom | Seed | 3344 | [+2] |
Unicorns in Techstars' Portfolio
Techstars has 17 unicorns in its portfolio - Chapter, Cosm, Veho and others. The most recent unicorn in their portfolio is Chapter. It became a unicorn in 2025, 11 years after Techstars first invested in it.Here is a list of unicorns in Techstars' portfolio:
Tracxn Score | Company | Short Description | Founded year | Sector | Location | Company Stage | First Investment/ Acquisition Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
66 | Digital medicare plan and benefits management tool for employees and individuals | 2013 | New York City | Series E | dgangqx | ||
59 | Provider of AR and VR immersive experiences solutions | 2020 | Dallas | Series B | nahveti | ||
66 | AI-enable last-mile delivery services for e-commerce companies | 2016 | Boulder | Series B | mkzugo{ | ||
62 | Cloud based directory management for user and IT resource authentication | 2012 | Boulder | Series F | kvfrqri | ||
75 | App-based multi-asset charting and technical analysis platform for traders | 2011 | London | Series C | qvztysz |
IPOs and Publicly Listed companies in Techstars' Portfolio
23 of Techstars' portfolio companies have become public. Carma got listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX), in Nov 2025 at marketcap of $240M and Arrived got listed on the OTC Markets (OTCMKTS).Here are Techstars' portfolio companies that went public:
Company | IPO Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nov 05, 2025 | - | - | 5775 | |
Oct 07, 2025 | May 17, 2022 | Series A | 2253 | |
Nov 18, 2024 | 2017 | Seed | 3142 | |
Sep 23, 2021 | - | - | 7243 | |
Jul 07, 2021 | Oct 29, 2020 | Series F | 5792 |
Acquired companies in Techstars' Portfolio
486 companies from Techstars' portfolio have been acquired. The most recent acquisition were Anthill in Apr 2026 by Humanly.Here are Techstars' portfolio companies that got acquired most recently:
Company | Acquisition Date | First Invested on | First Round of Investment | Round Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Apr 14, 2026 | Jul 2020 | Seed | 1140 | |
Mar 30, 2026 | - | - | 1047 | |
Mar 25, 2026 | - | - | 7671 | |
Mar 23, 2026 | Jan 18, 2022 | Seed | 7963 | |
Mar 17, 2026 | - | - | 8550 |
Team profile of Techstars
Techstars has a team of 526 members including 37 Partners, 6 Venture Partners and 45 Principals located in United States, United Kingdom and 14 more locations. Techstars' team sits on the board of 13 companies.Here is a list of top team members in Techstars:
Name | Designation | Location | Board Memberships | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Partner | - | |||
Partner | Boulder | - | ||
Partner | Miami | - | ||
Partner | Washington | - | - | |
Partner | United Kingdom | - | - | |
Partner | Austin | - | ||
Partner | Amsterdam | |||
Partner | Boulder | Chinova Bioworks, Crescendo and 3 more | ||
Partner | Turin | - | ||
Partner | Denver | - | ||
Partner | Oslo | - |
Co-investors of Techstars
Over the past 20 years, 6672 investors have co-invested in Techstars's portfolio companies. This includes funds and angels.
- Invested before Techstars: Right Side Capital Management, MassChallenge and 1134 others have invested in rounds before Techstars. There are 79 companies where Right Side Capital Management has invested before Techstars and 24 companies where MassChallenge has invested before Techstars.
- Top Co-investors of Techstars: 1364 investors entered a company along with Techstars. These include investors like Right Side Capital Management (47 companies).
- Invested after Techstars: A total of 4172 investors have invested in Techstars's portfolio after their investments. Top Investors include Right Side Capital Management (59 companies) and Europa (27 companies).
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