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)
Launched in 2013, OpenClassrooms has become one of the largest online education and training platforms in Europe. Our unique approach revolutionizes learning with skills-based, mentored degree programs targeted to in-demand professions.
Every month, over 300k registered users learn on our platform, via our 600+ courses and 50+ certified online degree programs known as learning paths. Learning paths include weekly, personalized mentoring sessions with professionals working in the field.
After raising +$150 million, we've grown steadily from a workforce of 50 to 600+, in France, the UK, and the US. We remain committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive team; OpenClassrooms is a predominantly feminine tech startup, with 60% of women in the company. We're based in Paris, France but 22% of our team hail from different countries.
TechCrunch, founded on June 11, 2005, is a news website dedicated to the tech scene. We provide breaking technology news, opinions, and analysis on tech companies from around the world. From publicly traded tech companies to emerging startups and venture capital funding rounds, TechCrunch is your number one guide for all things startups.