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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.

Total Invested

$24.8M

Active Since

Apr 2015

Latest Investment

Sep 2024

Top Stage

Seed

Techstars Investment Regions

🇳🇬 Nigeria (27)🇪🇬 Egypt (4)🇰🇪 Kenya (3)🇺🇬 Uganda (2)🇿🇦 South Africa (2)🇹🇿 Tanzania (1)🇹🇳 Tunisia (1)🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire (1)

Techstars Investment Sectors

Fintech (20)AI & Analytics (5)Health Tech (4)E-commerce & Retail (2)Marketing & CRM (1)Communication & Social (1)Logistics & Supply Chain (1)EdTech (1)Real Estate & Property (1)Developer Tools & Cloud (1)Productivity & Workspace (1)Services & Marketplaces (1)Crypto & Web3 (1)Travel & Mobility (1)Media & Entertainment (1)

Techstars Investment Timeline

Favicon of ChpterChpterSeed$1.2MSep 2024
withNorrsken VCViktoria VenturesPaul KimaniJackson KibigoPlesion Capital+3 more
Favicon of Pika InsightsPika InsightsVenture (Round not Specified)$100,000Sep 2024
Favicon of LyfplusLyfplusSeed$100,000Sep 2024
Favicon of RexialRexialVenture (Round not Specified)$100,000Sep 2024
Favicon of KredeteKredeteSeed$2.3MAug 2024
withTezos FoundationDNALaunch Africa VenturesStellar Development FoundationPolymorphic Capital+2 more
Favicon of Circle+Circle+Venture (Round not Specified)$100,000Mar 2024
Favicon of PressOnePressOneSeed$120,000Feb 2024
Favicon of Swoove360 Swoove360 Seed$120,000Feb 2024
Favicon of GetEquityGetEquitySeed$120,000Feb 2024
Favicon of VeendHQVeendHQVenture (Round not Specified)$120,000Dec 2023
Favicon of Imaginario AIImaginario AISeed$1MDec 2023
withComcastEarthling VenturesBlue Lake VC216 Capital
Favicon of AltSchoolAltSchoolVenture (Round not Specified)Nov 2023
withAngaza Capital
Favicon of ReepleReepleVenture (Round not Specified)$120,000Sep 2023
Favicon of SESO GlobalSESO GlobalVenture (Round not Specified)$120,000Sep 2023
Favicon of ZenceyZenceySeed$100,000Sep 2023
Favicon of PipeOpsPipeOpsVenture (Round not Specified)$120,000Aug 2023
Favicon of MyCover.aiMyCover.aiSeed$1.3MJul 2023
with54 CollectiveVentures Platform
Favicon of KredeteKredeteSeed$120,000May 2023
Favicon of BrollyBrollyPre-Seed$100,000May 2023
Favicon of LyRiseLyRisePre-SeedJan 2023
withLaunch AfricaPlus VCFirst Check VenturesAngel investors
Favicon of CDcareCDcareVenture (Round not Specified)Jan 2023
Favicon of PeppaPeppaVenture (Round not Specified)Jan 2023
Favicon of FlickFlickVenture (Round not Specified)Jan 2023
Favicon of GloverGloverVenture (Round not Specified)Dec 2022
Favicon of LyRiseLyRiseVenture (Round not Specified)Oct 2022
Favicon of ScaleScaleSeed$100,000Oct 2022
Favicon of LaborHackLaborHackVenture (Round not Specified)Oct 2022
withKaleo VenturesFuture Africa
Favicon of FonbnkFonbnkSeed$3.5MMar 2022
withNew Form CapitalKraken VenturesNorth Island VenturesMEXC GlobalPrinciple Ventures+13 more
Favicon of OnepipeOnepipeSeed$3.5MNov 2021
withAtlantica VenturesTribe CapitalCanaan PartnersSaison CapitalNorrsken+6 more
Favicon of AwabahAwabahVenture (Round not Specified)$300,000Aug 2021
withODBA & Co VenturesCorrelation Capital
Favicon of TreepzTreepzSeed$1.2MAug 2021
withSOSVShock VenturesArgentil Capital PartnersODBA & Co Ventures
Favicon of MdaasMdaasSeed$2.3MJun 2021
withFINCA VenturesNewtown PartnersImperial Venture FundFuture AfricaCRI Foundation
Favicon of KlashaKlashaSeed$200,000Jan 2021
withGINCO Investments
Favicon of OnepipeOnepipeOther$950,000Dec 2020
withAtlantica VenturesFuture Perfect VenturesRaba CapitalP1 VenturesIngressive Capital+3 more
Favicon of HowlerHowlerSeries BFeb 2020
withPlatform45
Favicon of MdaasMdaasSeed$1MApr 2019
withFINCA Ventures
Favicon of EversendEversendVenture (Round not Specified)$20,000Feb 2019
Favicon of KlashaKlashaOther$200,000Apr 2018
withGINCO InvestmentsTechstars Dubai
Favicon of KlashaKlashaSeedJan 2018
Favicon of DopayDopaySeed$2.2MJan 2016
withForce Over Mass Capital
Favicon of DopayDopaySeed$2MApr 2015
withTekton VenturesChris Adelsbach

Products Backed by Techstars

Favicon of Chpter
Chpter🇰🇪
Automate WhatsApp and Instagram sales and customer support
Marketing & CRM
Favicon of Pika Insights
Pika Insights🇳🇬
Real-time market intelligence for informal retail
AI & Analytics
Favicon of Lyfplus
Lyfplus🇹🇿
Empowering hospitals with future patient care solutions and data.
Health Tech
Favicon of Rexial
Rexial🇺🇬
Automate direct debit collections from bank and mobile money
Fintech
Favicon of Kredete
Kredete🇳🇬
Cross-border accounts, payments, cards, and stablecoin rails
Fintech
Favicon of Circle+
Circle+🇿🇦
AI-assisted KPI tracking and one-click investor reporting
AI & Analytics
Favicon of PressOne
PressOne🇳🇬
Track, record, and coach every customer call in one place
Communication & Social
Favicon of Swoove360
Swoove360 🇰🇪
Manage orders, drivers, and fleets with real-time tracking
Logistics & Supply Chain
Favicon of GetEquity
GetEquity🇳🇬
Invest in private deals, fixed income, and tokenized assets
Fintech
Favicon of VeendHQ
VeendHQ🇳🇬
Get instant salary-backed loans without collateral
Fintech
Favicon of Imaginario AI
Imaginario AI🇹🇳
Search, clip, and repurpose video with AI in minutes
AI & Analytics
Favicon of AltSchool
AltSchool🇳🇬
Online diplomas and short courses for in-demand careers
EdTech
Favicon of Reeple
Reeple🇳🇬
Financial access for Africans living abroad
Fintech
Favicon of SESO Global
SESO Global🇳🇬
Find verified properties and mortgage options in West Africa
Real Estate & Property
Favicon of Zencey
Zencey🇨🇮
Bringing healthcare closer.
Health Tech
Favicon of PipeOps
PipeOps🇳🇬
Deploy apps to the cloud in minutes without DevOps overhead
Developer Tools & Cloud
Favicon of MyCover.ai
MyCover.ai🇳🇬
Embed insurance into your product with open APIs
Fintech
Favicon of Brolly
Brolly🇳🇬
Flexible car insurance for gig drivers in Nigeria and Ghana
Fintech
Favicon of LyRise
LyRise🇪🇬
Map operations in 14 days and deploy AI with ROI proof
AI & Analytics
Favicon of CDcare
CDcare🇳🇬
Buy now and pay small small with 0% interest
E-commerce & Retail
Favicon of Peppa
Peppa🇳🇬
Sell safely on social media with escrow protection
E-commerce & Retail
Favicon of Flick
Flick🇳🇬
One connection for global payments, accounts, and financial data
Fintech
Favicon of Glover
Glover🇳🇬
Trade gift cards, convert airtime, and pay bills in one app
Fintech
Favicon of Scale
Scale🇰🇪
End-to-end procurement and supplier management in one place
Productivity & Workspace
Favicon of LaborHack
LaborHack🇳🇬
Hire certified construction artisans on demand
Services & Marketplaces
Favicon of Fonbnk
Fonbnk🇳🇬
Convert local prepaid payments into stablecoins
Crypto & Web3
Favicon of Onepipe
Onepipe🇳🇬
Embedded banking APIs for accounts, payments, and KYC
Fintech
Favicon of Awabah
Awabah🇳🇬
Health cover, pension, and insurance plans for informal earners
Fintech
Favicon of Treepz
Treepz🇳🇬
Book and manage corporate travel, rentals, and transfers
Travel & Mobility
Favicon of Mdaas
Mdaas🇳🇬
Tech-enabled diagnostics and care for underserved communities
Health Tech
Favicon of Klasha
Klasha🇳🇬
Accept and send cross-border payments in local currencies
Fintech
Favicon of Howler
Howler🇿🇦
Sell tickets and run cashless, RFID-enabled events
Media & Entertainment
Favicon of Eversend
Eversend🇺🇬
Send, receive, and exchange money across African borders
Fintech
Favicon of Dopay
Dopay🇪🇬
Pay employees instantly without needing bank accounts
Fintech

Investors Similar to Techstars

Angel investors (2)Future Africa (2)Atlantica Ventures (2)Ingressive Capital (2)DFS Lab (2)FINCA Ventures (2)GINCO Investments (2)Norrsken VC (1)

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