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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)

Who we are: Galvanize partners with enterprises and government agencies to build the technical capabilities their people need to thrive in the AI era. We believe that learning only works when it leads to measurable performance and business outcomes. What we do: We design and deliver assessments, onboarding, upskilling and reskilling programs that align with real business problems. Our offerings span AI & Machine Learning, Data Engineering & Analytics, Cloud & Modern Infrastructure, Software Engineering & Development, and Extreme Programming & Agile. Each engagement starts by collaborating to understand your workflows and ends with your teams confidently applying new skills on the job. How we’re different: Traditional training often stops at information transfer. Galvanize goes further, providing hands‑on, scenario‑based learning where learners experiment, iterate and receive coaching in real time. We measure success by behaviour change and business results. Our four‑step model—Collaborate, Translate, Innovate, Validate—ensures that capability building is tied directly to the metrics that matter. Let’s collaborate: If your organization needs to close the gap between vision and execution, we’d love to talk. Visit galvanize.com or use the “Let’s talk” button to start the conversation.

INVESTING IN HIGH-PERFORMING, WOMEN-LED COMPANIES Currently investing from Astia Fund I - a $32M Series A/B fund that is sector and geography agnostic. For twenty years, Astia has carved a unique path to source, screen and invest in the top performing companies. Astia’s proprietary Expert Sift™ deal sourcing and screening process is a robust, data-driven methodology that uses best-in-class tools and wisdom-of-the-crowd techniques to eliminate bias. To successfully address the intersectionality of race and gender, Astia established a clear focus on investing in women of color. Grounded in deep domain expertise, exceptional investment performance, a belief in the value of women as leaders and a proprietary investment process, Astia invests via a family of funds. Throughout its twenty years, Astia has paved the way for investors to align human values with investment rigor. Understanding the fundamentals of change, Astia has built an institution to last. Through a variety of investment vehicles, Astia enables investment at all stages of private company growth. With an acute understanding of the unique challenges of high-growth, Astia ensures portfolio success. We are entrepreneur-centric and hands-on. By investing with Astia, Limited Partners expand their legacy of impact. Founded by tech pioneer Catherine Muther in 1998, Astia has never wavered from its fundamental commitment to level the investment playing field. Still today, less than 10 percent of VC investments are made into companies that include even one woman leader. We believe in investment as a force for change.