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Techstars

Techstars

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Global pre-seed and early-stage venture investor and accelerator platform incorporated in2006 by David Cohen, David Brown, Brad Feld and Jared Polis, with its first Boulder accelerator class in2007. Techstars combines investment capital, three-month mentorship-driven accelerator programs and a network of founders, operators, investors and corporate partners. Its public portfolio spans enterprise AI, behavioral and digital healthcare, robotics, quantum security, space technologies, energy and climate infrastructure. Its current team data identifies12leadership members,14managingdirectors and15accelerator investment/program staff, plus66 separately labeled managing-director alumni or advisers. Alumni, mentors, program sponsors and portfolio founders are distinct from current employees. Its published2026 accelerator offer isUSD220000, but general program terms are not substituted for company-specific completed investments. Verified fund records distinguish historical fund sizes and SEC securities sold from fundraising targets. Portfolio market value and fundraising by portfolio companies are not Techstars’ own fundraising.

Founded
2006
Type
Venture capital

Funds21

  • Techstars Boulder 2026, L.P.$8M

    SEC Form D/D-A disclosure as of 2026-06-22: USD8696509 securities sold. Total offering Indefinite; remaining Indefinite. First sale 2026-06-05. Disclosure date is not independently verified final-close date. Offering target is not completed fundraising.

  • Techstars Accelerator Middle East 2025, L.P.—

    SEC Form D/D-A disclosure as of 2025-03-26: No securities sold reported; raised amount remains unknown. Total offering 80000000; remaining 80000000. First sale not yet reported. Disclosure date is not independently verified final-close date. Offering target is not completed fundraising.

  • Techstars Accelerator 2024, L.P.—

    SEC Form D/D-A disclosure as of 2023-06-23: No securities sold reported; raised amount remains unknown. Total offering 150000000; remaining 150000000. First sale not yet reported. Disclosure date is not independently verified final-close date. Offering target is not completed fundraising.

  • Techstars Accelerator Partners I, L.P.$11M

    SEC Form D/D-A disclosure as of 2022-05-27: USD11000000 securities sold. Total offering 50000000; remaining 39000000. First sale 2021-12-11. Disclosure date is not independently verified final-close date. Offering target is not completed fundraising.

  • Techstars Partners 2021 LLC$21M

    SEC Form D/D-A disclosure as of 2022-05-27: USD21160000 securities sold. Total offering 50000000; remaining 28840000. First sale 2021-03-25. Disclosure date is not independently verified final-close date. Offering target is not completed fundraising.

  • Techstars Corporate Partner 2017 LLC$78M

    SEC Form D/D-A disclosure as of 2022-04-26: USD78666668 securities sold. Total offering 80000000; remaining 1333332. First sale 2017-09-05. Disclosure date is not independently verified final-close date. Offering target is not completed fundraising.

  • Techstars Partners 2020 LLC$23M

    SEC Form D/D-A disclosure as of 2022-04-26: USD23040000 securities sold. Total offering 30000000; remaining 6960000. First sale 2019-09-10. Disclosure date is not independently verified final-close date. Offering target is not completed fundraising.

  • Techstars Advancing Cities Accelerator 2022, L.P.$80M

    SEC Form D/D-A disclosure as of 2022-03-28: USD80714286 securities sold. Total offering 80714286; remaining 0. First sale 2022-03-25. Disclosure date is not independently verified final-close date. Filed offering fully sold at this disclosure.

Team

Charlotte Bruce
Charlotte Bruce

Techstars, General Manager EMEA & APAC

$2M$580K – $4MUnited Kingdom
Deborah Zajac
$1M$100K – $5MNew York City
Cyril Ebersweiler
$500K$250K – $5MSan Francisco Bay Area
Michael Cohn
Michael Cohn

Techstars, MD Emeritus (alumni directory)

$1M$250K – $1M
Alex Iskold
Alex Iskold

Techstars, MD Emeritus (alumni directory)

$400K$150K – $600K
Raphaele Leyendecker
Raphaele Leyendecker

Techstars, MD Emeritus (alumni directory)

$120K$20K – $1M
Eduard Steimle
Eduard Steimle

Techstars, Investor affiliation (legacy source; current staff role unverified)

$100K$20K – $300K
Brendan Gill
Brendan Gill

Techstars, Investor affiliation (legacy source; current staff role unverified)

$10K$2K – $100K
Matt Kozlov
Matt Kozlov

Techstars, MD Emeritus (alumni directory)

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Operations and support

Abby CowburnAbby CowburnSenior Vice President, People and Culture
Adam PhillipsAdam PhillipsMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Allard LuchsingerAllard LuchsingerManaging Director
Allison KitainAllison KitainSenior Program Manager
Amos SchwartzfarbAmos SchwartzfarbMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Anastasia SimonAnastasia SimonMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Andres BarretoAndres BarretoManaging Director
Andrew ClelandAndrew ClelandMember of the Investment Committee
Andy SackAndy SackMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Angie GrimmAngie GrimmSenior Vice President, Growth & General Manager, Accelerators
Ann OlesonAnn OlesonChief Marketing Officer
Anna BarberAnna BarberMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Anthony AlepraAnthony AlepraProgram Manager
Arthur ParensArthur ParensInvestment Associate
Ashley KovacsAshley KovacsProgram Manager
Audun AbelsnesAudun AbelsnesManaging Director
Barry GivensBarry GivensMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Blake YeagerBlake YeagerMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Bob MasonBob MasonMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Bob MoczydlowskyBob MoczydlowskyMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Brad SchnitzerBrad SchnitzerManaging Director
Brett BrohlBrett BrohlMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Brian DalyBrian DalyMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Brian SeckelBrian SeckelProgram Manager
Chase DaltonChase DaltonInvestment Analyst
Chris AdelsbachChris AdelsbachMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Christie JenkinsChristie JenkinsMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Claudia ReuterClaudia ReuterMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Clement CazalotClement CazalotMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Cody SimmsCody SimmsMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Connor MurphyConnor MurphyMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Cord BrownCord BrownInvestment Associate
Dave CassDave CassFormer Managing Director (alumni directory)
David CohenDavid CohenFounder & CEO
Elle BrunoElle BrunoMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Emily McLanahanEmily McLanahanInvestment Manager
Eoghan O'FlahertyEoghan O'FlahertyInvestment Associate
Ethan AustinEthan AustinMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Gabriel SchlumbergerGabriel SchlumbergerManaging Director
Gaby RuddGaby RuddInvestment Manager
Georgie SmithwickGeorgie SmithwickManaging Director
Greg RogersGreg RogersSenior Adviser (published alumni directory)
Guy IsraeliGuy IsraeliMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Hugo AugustoHugo AugustoMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Isaac KatoIsaac KatoMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Jag SinghJag SinghMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Jason SeatsJason SeatsMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Jennifer DavisJennifer DavisMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Jenny FieldingJenny FieldingMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Jens LapinskiJens LapinskiMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Jess StalbaumJess StalbaumVP Operations & Chief of Staff
John FeinJohn FeinMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Jon BradfordJon BradfordMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Jon ZanoffJon ZanoffMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Jonathan FentzkeJonathan FentzkeMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Jonathan GeehanJonathan GeehanChief Financial Officer
Jordan FliegelJordan FliegelMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Julien QuintardJulien QuintardMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Kartik VarmaKartik VarmaMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Kate AlexanderKate AlexanderVP, Product & Engineering
Katie SmithKatie SmithHead of Startup Community
Keith CamhiKeith CamhiManaging Director, Techstars Healthcare powered by Permanente Medicine
Kerty LevyKerty LevyManaging Director
KJ SinghKJ SinghMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Leticia CalvilloLeticia CalvilloProgram Manager
Malte WittMalte WittMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Martin OlczykMartin OlczykMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Mason Darryl GunterMason Darryl GunterInvestment Manager
Matt MillerMatt MillerMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Matthew JaehMatthew JaehManaging Director
Max KellyMax KellyMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Melissa WestbrookMelissa WestbrookGeneral Counsel
Millen Wolde-SelassieMillen Wolde-SelassieSenior Investment Manager
Misti CainMisti CainMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Monica WheatMonica WheatMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Nate SchmidtNate SchmidtMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Natty ZolaNatty ZolaMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Nicole GlarosNicole GlarosMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Pete TownsendPete TownsendMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Ray NewalRay NewalMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Rene BudeckRene BudeckProgram Manager
Ryan BrosharRyan BrosharMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Ryan KuderRyan KuderMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Sabrina KellySabrina KellyPresident
Sarah BainSarah BainManaging Director
Semyon DukachSemyon DukachMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Shay Har-NoyShay Har-NoyManaging Director
Smitha GopalSmitha GopalManaging Director
Sunil SharmaSunil SharmaMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Taylor McLemoreTaylor McLemoreMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Tim DorrTim DorrMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Tim GraceTim GraceManaging Director
Todd DeaconTodd DeaconMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Trey BowlesTrey BowlesMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Tricia Martínez-SaabTricia Martínez-SaabMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Vance DekkerVance DekkerInvestment Manager
Vijay TirathraiVijay TirathraiMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Warren KatzWarren KatzMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Yossi HassonYossi HassonMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Yuki ShiratoYuki ShiratoManaging Director
Zach NiesZach NiesMD Emeritus (alumni directory)
Zoe SchlagZoe SchlagMD Emeritus (alumni directory)

Co-investing

Sequoia
General Catalyst
Lightspeed
Y Combinator
Founders Fund

Investments

€1M2026-07-07Auxilius.ai GmbHHigh-Tech Gründerfonds, Techstars
$15M2025-10-08TransCryptsLightspeed, Asymmetry Ventures, Alumni Ventures, Techstars, Protocol Labs, Pantera Capital
$—2025-09-30NotchLightspeed, Techstars, Jibe Ventures, LionTree, Phoenix Capital Ventures
$300M2025-06-23HarveySequoia, Kleiner Perkins, Techstars, Coatue Management LLC, Gil Capital, Andreessen Horowitz
$30M2025-04-08ArenaFounders Fund, Garuda Ventures, Techstars, Shield Capital, Goldcrest Capital, Fifth Down Capital
$30M2025-04-08ArenaFounders Fund, Techstars, Garuda Ventures, Shield Capital, Goldcrest Capital, Fifth Down Capital
$14M2024-08-13MD AllyGeneral Catalyst, Alumni Ventures, Techstars, SE Ventures, Frist Cressey Ventures, Hemant Taneja
$18M2024-05-21Scale AIFounders Fund, John Luttig, Matias Van Thienen, Techstars, DFJ Growth, Coatue Management LLC, Qualcomm Ventures, Wellington Management
$60M2023-04-26ClaraGeneral Catalyst, Monashees, Alter Global, DST Global, Techstars, Ona Capital, Alex Tran
$25M2022PixxelLightspeed, Techstars, Radical Ventures, Blume Ventures, Sparta