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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)

Entrepreneur First invests in exceptional individuals to build startups from scratch. We bring together talented outliers to develop their most ambitious ideas and raise money from the world’s best investors. Since pioneering Talent Investing in 2014, we’ve learned to recognize individuals with extraordinary futures before anyone else, embedding them in a community of ambitious peers and giving them the tools they need to succeed, fast. We back them before they have a company, a team, even before they have an idea, based purely on talent. The startups cofounded on our programs are now worth over $10B, and include Tractable, Magic Pony Technology, Cleo, La Vie, Aztec, Sonantic, and many more. EF is backed by some of the world's leading founders and investors, including Patrick and John Collison (Stripe); Reid Hoffman (LinkedIn), Tom Blomfield (GoCardless and Monzo), Sara Clemens (Whatnot and Twitch); and Matt Mullenweg (Wordpress). We exist to make great companies happen that otherwise wouldn’t. For more information about Entrepreneur First, visit www.joinef.com We're hiring! Join our global team and experience firsthand the workings of a globally unique talent investor working with cutting edge entrepreneurs on world changing technologies: https://careers.joinef.com/

At Startupbootcamp, we supercharge startup growth – providing capital, world-class mentorship, and direct access to investors, corporate partners, and industry experts. 🚀 1,700+ startups backed: $2B+ raised, 75% still scaling 🌍 30+ innovation ecosystems under management 100+ events per year | 150+ accelerators in 15+ countries Our mission: Accelerate 100,000 impact-driven startups in the next decade – shaping the future and driving real change toward the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals. Beyond accelerators, we empower businesses and governments to create, scale, and manage innovation ecosystems – from long-term innovation strategies to disruptive business models and breakthrough product innovations. We build the infrastructure that connects startups, corporates, and investors to turn innovation into real impact. ⚡ Join the Startupbootcamp ecosystem & shape the future. More information: www.startupbootcamp.org