Techstars

Techstars is a global platform that supports entrepreneurs through mentorship-driven accelerator programs and investment opportunities. Founded in 2006 and based in New York City, Techstars connects startups with a network of experts, mentors, and investors to foster innovation and growth. The organization operates multiple accelerator programs across key startup hubs, offering intensive three-month programs that culminate in networking opportunities with potential investors. Techstars invests in a diverse range of sectors, including technology, healthcare, retail, and more, focusing on early-stage companies with disruptive ideas. The organization has a significant track record, with its accelerator portfolio comprising over 1,000 companies, collectively valued at approximately $8.1 billion. Techstars also engages in corporate innovation partnerships to help brands create new products and services, further enhancing its role in the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Audun Abelsnes

Managing Director

Sarah Bain

Managing Director

Brett Brohl

Managing Director

Ravid Chowdhury

Investment Manager

Saalim Chowdhury

Managing Director

Todd Deacon

Managing Director

Kirstin Hunter

Managing Director

Derek Keller

Principal

Kerty Levy

Managing Director

Bob Moczydlowsky

Managing Director and Founder, Techstars Music

Hilla Ovil-Brenner

Managing Director

Neal Sales-Griffin

Managing Director

Vijay Tirathrai

Managing Director

David Tisch

Co-Founder

Jenna Walker

Managing Director

Past deals in Amsterdam

Sirius Technologies

Seed Round in 2025
Sirius is a sustainability management tool that simplifies ESG data handling for metals and mining companies. Its core feature, the Sustainability Twin™, aggregates all sustainability data in one accessible profile. The AI-platform offers quick stakeholder response capabilities, and ensure ESG data collection and management for regulations like CBAM, CSRD, etc. Sirius also enables trend analysis and competitive benchmarking, promoting effective sustainability leadership. Sirius was founded in 2022 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Sirius Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2024
Sirius is a sustainability management tool that simplifies ESG data handling for metals and mining companies. Its core feature, the Sustainability Twin™, aggregates all sustainability data in one accessible profile. The AI-platform offers quick stakeholder response capabilities, and ensure ESG data collection and management for regulations like CBAM, CSRD, etc. Sirius also enables trend analysis and competitive benchmarking, promoting effective sustainability leadership. Sirius was founded in 2022 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

Sirius Technologies

Pre Seed Round in 2023
Sirius is a sustainability management tool that simplifies ESG data handling for metals and mining companies. Its core feature, the Sustainability Twin™, aggregates all sustainability data in one accessible profile. The AI-platform offers quick stakeholder response capabilities, and ensure ESG data collection and management for regulations like CBAM, CSRD, etc. Sirius also enables trend analysis and competitive benchmarking, promoting effective sustainability leadership. Sirius was founded in 2022 and is headquartered in Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

THX Network

Pre Seed Round in 2021
THX Network is a software development company based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, founded in 2019 and incorporated in 2021. The company specializes in providing Software-as-a-Service solutions that enable users to create and embed digital assets within applications and websites. By leveraging EVM-compatible blockchains like Polygon, THX Network offers tools that assist game studios and other creators in enhancing user engagement and establishing new revenue streams. Their platform facilitates the integration of both monetary and non-monetary incentives, allowing developers to implement embedded quests and rewards effectively. Initially funded by an EU Horizon 2020 grant, THX Network aims to support the growth of gaming communities by providing innovative solutions that drive interaction and monetization.

Stream

Series A in 2020
Stream is an enterprise-grade chat and activity feed provider that serves more than a billion end-users. Stream’s feature-rich products include robust client-side SDKs for iOS, Android, React, React Native, Flutter, and support for the most commonly used server-side languages; scalable and secure APIs; and a beautiful UI kit. It is the fastest, most scalable solution on the market today, enabling application product teams to increase user engagement and retention and decrease time to market. It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado with an office in Amsterdam.

Stream

Seed Round in 2015
Stream is an enterprise-grade chat and activity feed provider that serves more than a billion end-users. Stream’s feature-rich products include robust client-side SDKs for iOS, Android, React, React Native, Flutter, and support for the most commonly used server-side languages; scalable and secure APIs; and a beautiful UI kit. It is the fastest, most scalable solution on the market today, enabling application product teams to increase user engagement and retention and decrease time to market. It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado with an office in Amsterdam.

Stream

Seed Round in 2015
Stream is an enterprise-grade chat and activity feed provider that serves more than a billion end-users. Stream’s feature-rich products include robust client-side SDKs for iOS, Android, React, React Native, Flutter, and support for the most commonly used server-side languages; scalable and secure APIs; and a beautiful UI kit. It is the fastest, most scalable solution on the market today, enabling application product teams to increase user engagement and retention and decrease time to market. It was founded in 2014 and is headquartered in Boulder, Colorado with an office in Amsterdam.

SkySpecs

Seed Round in 2014
SkySpecs, Inc. is a technology company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, with an additional office in Amsterdam, Netherlands, that specializes in automating operations and maintenance for the wind energy industry through unmanned aerial vehicles. Founded in 2012, the company provides a range of services including analytics, wind turbine blade services, and engineering projects. Its offerings also encompass collaborative software solutions for managing and analyzing data from various sources, as well as digitization and planning for repair campaigns. Notably, SkySpecs has developed Horizon, a reporting software that serves as a central repository for operations and maintenance data related to wind turbine blades, facilitating task management, communication with third parties, and execution of large-scale repair projects. By leveraging its industry expertise and innovative technologies, SkySpecs aims to enhance productivity and efficiency for its clients within the renewable energy sector.

Peerby Classic

Venture Round in 2014
Peerby is a Dutch startup that operates a peer-to-peer sharing service for products. Users can share or request items from people in their neighborhood online, via their mobile or via social media channels. The product was launched (beta) for Amsterdam in August 2012, but the team is rapidly expanding to other areas too.

Telnyx

Seed Round in 2014
Telnyx LLC is a global connectivity platform that specializes in providing carrier-grade voice, messaging, and telecommunications solutions over a private, cloud-agnostic IP network. Established in 2009 and headquartered in Chicago, with additional offices in Dublin, Amsterdam, Warsaw, and São Paulo, Telnyx offers a range of services including SIP trunking, programmatic messaging, embedded communications, and telephony data. Its solutions are accessible through RESTful APIs and an intuitive Mission Control Portal, allowing users to manage their communications needs effectively. As an internationally licensed carrier, Telnyx ensures secure, high-fidelity connectivity while facilitating real-time communications across various applications. The company serves a diverse clientele, including prominent organizations like Cisco and Philips, providing them with mission-critical services backed by 24/7 engineering support.

Peerby Classic

Seed Round in 2013
Peerby is a Dutch startup that operates a peer-to-peer sharing service for products. Users can share or request items from people in their neighborhood online, via their mobile or via social media channels. The product was launched (beta) for Amsterdam in August 2012, but the team is rapidly expanding to other areas too.

We Are Pop Up

Pre Seed Round in 2012
We Are Pop Up is a company based in Amsterdam, England, specializing in facilitating short-term retail experiences by connecting brands, retailers, and space owners. Founded in 2012, the company has developed an online platform that utilizes a recommendation engine to streamline the search for commercial spaces suited for various projects, including retail, art, design, dining, and specialty ventures. By enabling brands and businesses to easily discover and collaborate with property owners and managers, We Are Pop Up simplifies the transaction process for short-term leases, fostering innovative partnerships and creative retail opportunities.
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