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Techstars helps founders scale their startups into world-changing businesses. Founded in 2006, Techstars is on a mission to invest in startups to enable more capital to flow to more entrepreneurs around the world in order to deliver exceptional returns to our investors. We do this by operating accelerator programs and venture capital funds, as well as by connecting startups, investors, corporations, and cities to help build thriving startup communities. Our results show why Techstars is Better for Founders than any other global accelerator: On average, 74.5% of Techstars companies will raise money within 3 years of their program; 18.5% of Techstars portfolio companies have exited 5 years after their program and 31.1% after eight years. (PitchBook June 2023)

Y Combinator is the leading startup accelerator for entrepreneurs. Since 2005, YC has invested in over 5,400 companies, including Airbnb, Dropbox, Stripe, Reddit, Instacart, DoorDash, and Coinbase. Today, YC has built the most powerful startup community in the world alongside the products and programs to support founders for the life of their company.

Flatiron School offers structured technical training in AI & data science, cybersecurity, and software engineering. Flatiron doesn’t train for one tool, system, or job. We train people to thrive in an ever-changing environment. That philosophy shapes how every Flatiron program is designed. You can train while working in a paid apprenticeship or while continuing the job you already have. You can start as a beginner or start as an experienced engineer who wants to level-up in AI. 20,000+ Flatiron alumni now work as engineers at companies like Google, Amazon, Netflix, and Apple. Interested in hosting technical apprentices at your company? Get in touch → hire@flatironschool.com