Techstars
VC Fund
London, United Kingdom
Techstars is a VC fund in London focused on Artificial Intelligence and Software. Techstars provides a global platform for early-stage investment and innovation through programs that support startup growth and corporate collaboration. Its services include accelerator programs, startup education initiatives, venture capital funding, and corporate innovation partnerships.The Techstars Mentorship-Driven Accelerator Program offerssupport for startups, while Techstars Startup Programs focus on entrepreneurial education and community building. The Techstars Venture Capital Fund invests in emerging companies, and its Corporate Innovation Partnerships help established brands develop new products and services through collaboration with startups.
- Total investments:
- 297
- Last investment:
- Lead investor:
- 28%
- Fund size:
- $150M
- Last fund:
Last updated:
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Industries Techstars invests in
Stages Techstars invests in
Countries Techstars invests in
Contacts
| Name | Phone | Socials | |
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Andrew Cleland
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Jonathan Geehan
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Matthew Grossman
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Melissa Westbrook
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Investment Focus
Industry
- Artificial Intelligence 71 (24%)
- Software 67 (23%)
- Information Technology 55 (19%)
- FinTech 51 (17%)
- Financial Services 47 (16%)
Stage
- Pre-Seed 127 (43%)
- Seed 90 (30%)
- Series A 45 (15%)
- Grant 11 (4%)
- Convertible Note 11 (4%)
Country
- United States 104 (35%)
- United Kingdom 55 (19%)
- Sri Lanka 27 (9%)
- Italy 9 (3%)
- Ireland 9 (3%)
Team
| Name | Title | Investments | Links | |
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Andrew Cleland
Chief Investment Officer
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Chief Investment Officer | Total investments: 17 | Find email | |
David Cohen
Founder and CEO
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Founder and CEO | Total investments: 83 | Find email | |
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Jonathan Geehan
Chief Financial Officer
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Chief Financial Officer | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Matthew Grossman
Chief Brand and Communications Officer
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Chief Brand and Communications Officer | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
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Melissa Westbrook
General Counsel
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General Counsel | Total investments: 0 | Find email | |
| See all 8 team members → | ||||
Investments
| Company | Description | Round | Links |
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FilesTek
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FilesTek is a frontrunner when it comes to AI-driven smart technologies, dealing in intelligent devices that facilitate home automation, akin to security and energy efficiency systems. By merging advanced AI with user-centric designs, FilesTek provides seamless, adaptive solutions for simplified living. With a spirit of innovation and respect forprivacy as well as sustainability, FilesTek is shaping the future of smart homes with dependable and eco-friendly solutions trusted worldwide. | $150K / Series A / Oct 10, 2025 | |
Apekssoltek
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ApeksSolTek is an AI-powered delivery and travel management platform designed to help businesses and individuals move smarter. By combining intelligent route optimization, real-time tracking, and predictive insights, our platform eliminates inefficiencies, reduces costs, and creates seamless end-to-end experiences. From enterprises managinglarge-scale operations to individuals planning journeys, ApeksSolTek empowers users with future-ready solutions for smarter movement worldwide. | $125K / Seed / Sep 16, 2025 | |
Kestrel Labs
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Kestrel Labs is building AI-powered code compliance tools for architects.Our platform integrates directly into BIM software like Revit to check building codes in real time, flag violations, and suggest precise, actionable fixes—all inside the design workflow. Instead of manually interpreting thousands of pages of regulations or waiting forconsultants, architects get instant feedback as they model.Originally launched as ArchiCheck AI, Kestrel Labs rebranded in 2025 to reflect a broader vision: replacing fragmented, manual code compliance with intelligent infrastructure that’s deeply embedded in how architects actually work.We’re currently piloting with leading architecture firms and expanding access to early adopters. | $550K / Pre-Seed / Sep 09, 2025 | |
QMS2GO
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QMS2GO leverages advanced language models to review and suggest improvements for your Quality Management System (QMS) procedures | $20K / Pre-Seed / Sep 08, 2025 | |
Emission Free Generators
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EFG is an emission free generator that creates hydrogen-on-demand from a novel powder contained in a reusable fuel cartridge. The amount of hydrogen produced every few seconds is immediately converted into electricity, completely independent of fossil fuels, grid power (recharge batteries), solar (space, weather) and without creating toxic fumesand CO2. Our proprietary smart technology is safe, silent, portable (about 20lbs) and easy to operate for generating constant power indoors and out, for household, recreation and business environments including remote sites. The EFG offers an independent energy solution that will be cost competitive, gives people access to clean energy, meets diverse energy needs, reduces emissions and achieves carbon neutrality. We are TRL6 and our most advanced prototype and propriety fuel has been tested and verified by multiple third parties. And, well, we think hydrogen is cool! | $20K / Pre-Seed / Sep 08, 2025 | |
Unephra
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Unephra offers non-contact, AI-powered heart monitoring for heart failure and hypertension patients. | $20K / Pre-Seed / Sep 08, 2025 | |
Khaki AI
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Khaki AI is a self-hosted platform for running LLMs and AI services on your own infrastructure. | $20K / Pre-Seed / Sep 08, 2025 | |
Onsite
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Onsite helps strata committees, managers, and contractors manage building maintenance, communication, and operations. | $20K / Pre-Seed / Sep 08, 2025 | |
Backhouse
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Backhouse is a Hospitality firm offering agent services for hospitality professionals. | $350K / Pre-Seed / Sep 08, 2025 | |
Tobe Energy
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Tobe Energy is a hydrogen production technology company that manufactures electrolysis and power electronics systems. | $1.8M / Seed / Sep 04, 2025 | |
| See all 297 investments → | |||
Co-Investors
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283 deals together
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58 deals together
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41 deals together
Everywhere Ventures
9 deals together
Right Side Capital Management
6 deals together
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5 deals together
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FAQ
What does Techstars invest in?
Techstars invests primarily in Artificial Intelligence, Software and Information Technology startups, most often at Pre-Seed and Seed stage. Most of the 297 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.
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The team at Techstars includes Andrew Cleland (Chief Investment Officer), David Cohen (Founder and CEO) and Jonathan Geehan (Chief Financial Officer), among 8 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.
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