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Techstars is a global accelerator and early-stage venture capital firm that invests in startups through mentorship-driven programs. It operates worldwide, including in Africa via the ARM Labs Lagos Techstars Accelerator, its only on-ground program on the continent in partnership with ARM Labs in Nigeria. Techstars has actively invested $19.1 million across 25 funding rounds from April 2015 to September 2024, primarily at the seed stage (19 rounds), with some venture, other, and one Series B round. Its focus lies in fintech (14 investments), health tech (4), and other sectors like marketing & CRM, logistics, edtech, productivity, travel & mobility, and media & entertainment. Geographically, it targets Nigeria (16), Kenya (3), Egypt (2), and other African countries including Tanzania, Côte d'Ivoire, South Africa, and pan-African operations. Notable investments include Onepipe, Kredete, Risevest, Klasha, Mdaas, and MyCover.ai in Nigeria; Chpter and Swoove360 in Kenya; and Dopay in Egypt. The accelerator provides up to $120,000 per startup, mentorship, and access to a global network.
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