Techstars
SEC exempt reporting adviser (venture capital exemption).
- Website
- https://www.techstars.com
- HQ
- NY
Techstars describes itself as an accelerator and investor for founders who want to do more, faster. Its portfolio includes Chainalysis, which provides transparency and investigation software for banks and governments, and Shelflife, which automates expiration-date tracking for retailers.
01 · Says / Does
| Tag | Says | Does |
|---|---|---|
| Stages | Not stated | Not enough dated deals |
| Sectors | Not stated | Not enough dated deals |
| Regions | Global | Not enough dated deals |
Says: what the firm's funds state. Does: from 0 dated deals in the last 24 months.
02 · Fund history
| Fund | Year | Size | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Techstars Boulder 2026, L.P. Techstars is an accelerator and early-stage investor backing ambitious founders from first check to global scale. It invests at pre-seed and early stage, offering mentorship-driven support, with highlighted sectors including health, finance, space and defense, and critical infrastructure. Inferred from the firm's website | 2026 | $8.7M (Form D) | Raising |
| Techstars Accelerator Middle East 2025, L.P. Techstars is an accelerator and early-stage investor backing ambitious founders from first check to global scale. It invests at pre-seed and early stage, offering mentorship-driven support, with highlighted sectors including health, finance, space and defense, and critical infrastructure. Inferred from the firm's website | approx. 2025 | $80M (Form D) | Raising |
| ForDenverFC Capital Partners LLC Techstars is an accelerator and early-stage investor backing ambitious founders from first check to global scale. It invests at pre-seed and early stage, offering mentorship-driven support, with highlighted sectors including health, finance, space and defense, and critical infrastructure. Inferred from the firm's website | 2025 | $6.1M (Form D) | Open, writing first checks |
| Techstars Accelerator 2024, L.P. Techstars is an accelerator and early-stage investor backing ambitious founders from first check to global scale. It invests at pre-seed and early stage, offering mentorship-driven support, with highlighted sectors including health, finance, space and defense, and critical infrastructure. Inferred from the firm's website | approx. 2023 | $150M (Form D) | Open, writing first checks |
| Techstars Advancing Cities Accelerator 2022, L.P. Techstars is an accelerator and early-stage investor backing ambitious founders from first check to global scale. It invests at pre-seed and early stage, offering mentorship-driven support, with highlighted sectors including health, finance, space and defense, and critical infrastructure. Inferred from the firm's website | 2022 | $80.71M to $82M (Form D and SEC adviser filing) | Late investment period |
| Techstars Accelerator Partners I, L.P. Techstars is an accelerator and early-stage investor backing ambitious founders from first check to global scale. It invests at pre-seed and early stage, offering mentorship-driven support, with highlighted sectors including health, finance, space and defense, and critical infrastructure. Inferred from the firm's website | 2021 | $11M to $50M (Form D) | Late investment period |
| Techstars Ventures 2022, L.P. Techstars is an accelerator and early-stage investor backing ambitious founders from first check to global scale. It invests at pre-seed and early stage, offering mentorship-driven support, with highlighted sectors including health, finance, space and defense, and critical infrastructure. Inferred from the firm's website | approx. 2021 | $150M (Form D) | Late investment period |
| Techstars Rising Stars 2021, L.P. | 2021 | $5.54M to $10M (Form D) | Follow-ons only |
| Techstars Partners 2021 LLC | 2021 | $21.16M to $50M (Form D) | Follow-ons only |
| Techstars Accelerator 2021, L.P. | 2020 | $150M (Form D) | Follow-ons only |
03 · People across funds
- Andrew Cleland, Chief Investment Officer
Techstars Accelerator Middle East 2025, L.P. (Named on Form D)
- Ben Hubbard, Manager of the Managing Member
ForDenverFC Capital Partners LLC (Named on Form D)
- David Cohen, Managing Director of the General Partner
Techstars Boulder 2026, L.P. (Named on Form D); Techstars Rising Stars 2021, L.P. (Named on Form D); Techstars Accelerator 2021, L.P. (Named on Form D)
- Jason Seats, Managing Director of the General Partner
Techstars Accelerator 2024, L.P. (Named on Form D); Techstars Advancing Cities Accelerator 2022, L.P. (Named on Form D); Techstars Accelerator Partners I, L.P. (Named on Form D); Techstars Ventures 2022, L.P. (Named on Form D); Techstars Rising Stars 2021, L.P. (Named on Form D); Techstars Accelerator 2021, L.P. (Named on Form D)
- Jordan Angeli, Manager of the Managing Member
ForDenverFC Capital Partners LLC (Named on Form D)
- Nicole Glaros, Manager of the Managing Member
ForDenverFC Capital Partners LLC (Named on Form D); Techstars Accelerator 2021, L.P. (Named on Form D)
- Stacy Carter, Manager of the Managing Member
ForDenverFC Capital Partners LLC (Named on Form D)
- Tom Dunmore, Manager of the Managing Member
ForDenverFC Capital Partners LLC (Named on Form D)
04 · Recent deals
No dated deals found yet.
05 · Latest from the firm
No news from the firm's website yet.
06 · Sources
- https://www.techstars.com
- https://www.techstars.com/
- https://www.techstars.com/blog/startup-spotlight/shelflife-wins-the-groceryshop-2026-startup-pitch-competition
Fund dates and sizes are from SEC Form D filings.
Last verified: Oct 28, 2026