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.
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Iris Light Technologies
Seed Round in 2023
Iris Light Technologies is an electronics company that focuses on advancing the cloud through innovative on-chip laser technology. It specializes in artificial intelligence, 5G communications, and the Internet of Things (IoT). The company has developed a proprietary and scalable method to deposit multiple lasers onto a single chip, enhancing the bandwidth and energy efficiency of light chips. This technology supports applications in optical communications, optical sensors, and various emerging areas, including IoT sensors, positioning Iris Light Technologies as a key player in the rapidly growing silicon photonics market.
EyeLights
Series A in 2023
EyeLights specializes in innovative motorcycle accessories by offering a Head Up Display GPS that enhances rider safety and experience. This device projects crucial navigation and safety information directly into the rider's line of sight, allowing them to maintain focus on the road. It alerts users to potential hazards such as dangerous bends, nearby obstacles, and speed limit violations. Designed for quick installation on various types of helmets, the EyeLights product can be set up in under five minutes. Its compact optical technology ensures visibility of GPS data from over two meters away and supports audio functions for up to eight hours. The device is adaptable to sun visors, resistant to rain and fog, and lightweight, weighing less than 100 grams, making it a practical choice for motorcycle enthusiasts seeking enhanced situational awareness while riding.
EyeLights
Series A in 2022
EyeLights specializes in innovative motorcycle accessories by offering a Head Up Display GPS that enhances rider safety and experience. This device projects crucial navigation and safety information directly into the rider's line of sight, allowing them to maintain focus on the road. It alerts users to potential hazards such as dangerous bends, nearby obstacles, and speed limit violations. Designed for quick installation on various types of helmets, the EyeLights product can be set up in under five minutes. Its compact optical technology ensures visibility of GPS data from over two meters away and supports audio functions for up to eight hours. The device is adaptable to sun visors, resistant to rain and fog, and lightweight, weighing less than 100 grams, making it a practical choice for motorcycle enthusiasts seeking enhanced situational awareness while riding.
Halion Displays
Seed Round in 2022
Halion Displays Inc., founded in 2015 and located in Waterloo, Canada, specializes in the development of low-power, full-color displays designed for portable devices, including smartwatches and e-readers. The company's innovative technology is inspired by traditional printing methods, utilizing advanced cyan, magenta, and yellow materials that can rapidly change colors, thus providing a high refresh rate. Halion Displays aims to establish a new global standard in display technologies, offering daylight-visible displays that combine the best features of print with the capability to display video, enhancing the user experience in next-generation devices.
Indistinguishable From Magic
Pre Seed Round in 2022
The platform that makes designing and creating interactive hardware fast, easy, and accessible by removing the need for programming and engineering.
Ateios
Venture Round in 2022
Ateios Inc. develops advanced technology for manufacturing ultra-thin and customizable batteries suitable for various applications in electronics. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, the company was founded in 2018 and focuses on creating zinc-oxide batteries that offer 2-5 times higher energy density compared to traditional coin cells. This innovative manufacturing process enables the production of flexible batteries that can be tailored to fit specific product requirements. Ateios' technology is particularly applicable to smart textiles, soft robotics, Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, and medical or fitness wearables. By facilitating a new generation of thin and flexible electronics, Ateios aims to enhance the integration of battery technology into diverse electronic devices.
Nicslab
Venture Round in 2022
Nicslab is a fabless chip company focused on developing electronics and photonics integrated circuits for advanced optical solutions in data centers, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing. The company specializes in creating hardware subsystems and automation software that facilitate the efficient control of light for data processing and transfer. Nicslab's technology includes a compact, programmable, multichannel source measurement unit designed to simplify the management of multiple voltage and current sources. This innovation supports low-power applications, ranging from basic electronic circuits to complex photonic integrated circuits, enabling high-speed silicon photonics networking and contributing to smart, environmentally friendly devices.
Thermexit
Funding Round in 2021
Thermexit specializes in high-end thermal interface gap filler pads designed for the electronics industry. The company provides thermal management solutions that create effective thermal interfaces between heat sinks and electronic devices. Its technology is rooted in extensive research and development funded by government initiatives, focusing on advanced materials, particularly the use of carbon nanotubes. Thermexit's offerings include patented thermal interface gap pads, which enhance heat dissipation in various electronic applications.
Nicslab
Funding Round in 2021
Nicslab is a fabless chip company focused on developing electronics and photonics integrated circuits for advanced optical solutions in data centers, artificial intelligence, and quantum computing. The company specializes in creating hardware subsystems and automation software that facilitate the efficient control of light for data processing and transfer. Nicslab's technology includes a compact, programmable, multichannel source measurement unit designed to simplify the management of multiple voltage and current sources. This innovation supports low-power applications, ranging from basic electronic circuits to complex photonic integrated circuits, enabling high-speed silicon photonics networking and contributing to smart, environmentally friendly devices.
LabBox
Seed Round in 2021
LabBox is a company based in Pristina, Kosovo, that specializes in manufacturing and selling electronic hardware products designed for children. Founded in 2017, LabBox offers engineering kits that inspire young learners to explore electronics and engineering through hands-on projects. Utilizing a subscription-based business model, the company provides monthly kits that allow children to engage with various engineering concepts in an interactive manner. Each kit includes a library of electronics that encourages tinkering and learning, while a gamified platform enhances the educational experience by incorporating engaging activities related to the contents of each box. LabBox aims to foster curiosity and creativity in children as they navigate their educational journey.
Ateios
Seed Round in 2020
Ateios Inc. develops advanced technology for manufacturing ultra-thin and customizable batteries suitable for various applications in electronics. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, the company was founded in 2018 and focuses on creating zinc-oxide batteries that offer 2-5 times higher energy density compared to traditional coin cells. This innovative manufacturing process enables the production of flexible batteries that can be tailored to fit specific product requirements. Ateios' technology is particularly applicable to smart textiles, soft robotics, Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, and medical or fitness wearables. By facilitating a new generation of thin and flexible electronics, Ateios aims to enhance the integration of battery technology into diverse electronic devices.
Wisear
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Wisear specializes in biosensing technology that captures the bioelectrical activity of the head and face. The company manufactures innovative electrodes that can be integrated into wireless headphones and virtual reality headsets, allowing users to control audio playback through voiceless and touchless interactions. This technology enables audio companies to record and analyze the brain and facial activity of users, enhancing the user experience by providing a seamless interface for controlling audio devices. Through its advanced biosensing capabilities, Wisear aims to revolutionize how users interact with audio technology.
WAVE
Pre Seed Round in 2020
WAVE provides a full complement of low-voltage system solutions, sales, service, design, installation, field engineering, project management, and consulting services. Their services include audio and video design and engineering, systems integration, service and preventative maintenance, and affiliate national services. They provide commercial audio-visual and control systems with expert advice and consulting services.
Boson Motors
Pre Seed Round in 2020
Boson Motors creates certified light-duty electric vehicle powertrains as well as an Android-based vehicle operating system. It has reimagined today's light utility vehicle for the future. Its custom-built lithium iron phosphate battery outperforms lead acid batteries in terms of lifespan, safety, low maintenance, and charge quality. It is an excellent battery for rough terrain.
REZA
Pre Seed Round in 2020
REZA is a United States-based company that designs and manufactures electronic footwear, incorporating innovative light technology to enhance safety for users at night. The brand focuses on developing advanced footwear that blends fashion with technology, offering a range of products from designer shoes to sports footwear. REZA aims to connect and inspire its customers by providing footwear that not only serves as a stylish accessory but also incorporates practical features for enhanced visibility and safety.
Ateios
Seed Round in 2019
Ateios Inc. develops advanced technology for manufacturing ultra-thin and customizable batteries suitable for various applications in electronics. Based in Indianapolis, Indiana, the company was founded in 2018 and focuses on creating zinc-oxide batteries that offer 2-5 times higher energy density compared to traditional coin cells. This innovative manufacturing process enables the production of flexible batteries that can be tailored to fit specific product requirements. Ateios' technology is particularly applicable to smart textiles, soft robotics, Internet-of-Things (IoT) devices, and medical or fitness wearables. By facilitating a new generation of thin and flexible electronics, Ateios aims to enhance the integration of battery technology into diverse electronic devices.
Unruly Splats
Seed Round in 2019
Unruly Splats specializes in creating programmable electronic floor tiles that combine physical activity with educational experiences for children. The company offers a unique platform for kids to engage in coding and active play by allowing them to code the tiles, which they can jump on and interact with during games. This innovative approach promotes STEM learning through a hands-on, cross-curricular education program that encourages child development and social engagement. By integrating fitness with coding, Unruly Splats aims to foster essential skills in a fun and engaging manner, making learning an active and enjoyable experience for young learners.
MacroFab
Series A in 2019
MacroFab operates an electronics manufacturing platform that facilitates the custom production of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) through its network of North American factories. The company provides a user-friendly service that simplifies the manufacturing process, allowing businesses of all sizes and stages of product development to efficiently prototype and produce their products. By integrating design data and offering early risk feedback, MacroFab enhances transparency and traceability, which helps teams adapt to rapidly changing market conditions. The platform supports the entire lifecycle of product development, from initial prototyping and engineering to supply chain management, enabling hardware technology companies to bring their products to market quickly and effectively.
WIFIPLUG
Convertible Note in 2019
WIFIPLUG is a technology company based in Leeds, United Kingdom, with an office in St. Louis, USA, specializing in app-controlled smart plugs and smart light switches. Their products allow users to remotely control electrical appliances and lights, leveraging voice commands through major platforms such as Apple HomeKit, Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant. WIFIPLUG is notable for its pioneering patents focused on automatic energy savings and home security, utilizing machine learning to enhance user experience. The smart plug features real-time energy consumption tracking and learns user routines, aiming to simplify daily life and reduce energy costs. Additionally, WIFIPLUG offers an open-source API, facilitating easy integration for business applications.
Unruly Studios
Pre Seed Round in 2018
Unruly Studios, Inc. designs and manufactures interactive electronic floor tiles known as Unruly Tiles, aimed at children aged 6 to 12. These tiles light up, produce sounds, and detect when they are stepped on, enabling kids to engage in active games, music creation, and light shows while promoting physical activity and social interaction. The tiles can be programmed using Scratch, a kid-friendly programming language, allowing children to create their own games. In addition to its products, Unruly Studios offers workshops in schools, after-school programs, and libraries to further encourage the development of STEM skills and creative problem-solving. Founded in 2014 and based in Boston, Massachusetts, the company originally operated under the name JumpSmart, Inc. until it rebranded in June 2018.
NanoQuan
Seed Round in 2018
NanoQuan Inc., based in Kitchener, Canada, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced nanocomposite materials. The company focuses on creating novel materials that exhibit exceptional electrical, mechanical, optical, and thermal properties. Utilizing a unique dispersion-mixing technology, NanoQuan incorporates nano-fillers into various host materials, allowing for tailored solutions that meet the specific requirements of industries such as electronics, automotive, and aerospace. Through its innovative approach, NanoQuan aims to provide high-performance materials at competitive prices, addressing the diverse needs of its clients across multiple sectors.
MacroFab
Venture Round in 2018
MacroFab operates an electronics manufacturing platform that facilitates the custom production of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) through its network of North American factories. The company provides a user-friendly service that simplifies the manufacturing process, allowing businesses of all sizes and stages of product development to efficiently prototype and produce their products. By integrating design data and offering early risk feedback, MacroFab enhances transparency and traceability, which helps teams adapt to rapidly changing market conditions. The platform supports the entire lifecycle of product development, from initial prototyping and engineering to supply chain management, enabling hardware technology companies to bring their products to market quickly and effectively.
EyeLights
Seed Round in 2017
EyeLights specializes in innovative motorcycle accessories by offering a Head Up Display GPS that enhances rider safety and experience. This device projects crucial navigation and safety information directly into the rider's line of sight, allowing them to maintain focus on the road. It alerts users to potential hazards such as dangerous bends, nearby obstacles, and speed limit violations. Designed for quick installation on various types of helmets, the EyeLights product can be set up in under five minutes. Its compact optical technology ensures visibility of GPS data from over two meters away and supports audio functions for up to eight hours. The device is adaptable to sun visors, resistant to rain and fog, and lightweight, weighing less than 100 grams, making it a practical choice for motorcycle enthusiasts seeking enhanced situational awareness while riding.
Fathom
Convertible Note in 2017
Fathom Drones Inc is a company that specializes in the development of portable underwater drones designed for user-friendly operation via smart devices. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Fathom aims to make underwater exploration accessible to a broader audience. Its flagship product, the Fathom One, enables users to explore underwater environments without the need to physically dive, thus providing an innovative solution for both recreational and professional applications. The company's focus on affordability and ease of use positions it as a leader in the emerging market of underwater drone technology.
Fathom
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Fathom Drones Inc is a company that specializes in the development of portable underwater drones designed for user-friendly operation via smart devices. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Fathom aims to make underwater exploration accessible to a broader audience. Its flagship product, the Fathom One, enables users to explore underwater environments without the need to physically dive, thus providing an innovative solution for both recreational and professional applications. The company's focus on affordability and ease of use positions it as a leader in the emerging market of underwater drone technology.
Play Impossible
Pre Seed Round in 2017
Play Impossible Corporation, established in 2014 and based in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, focuses on the development of a smart, cushioned ball designed for both indoor and outdoor recreational activities. The Play Impossible Gameballâ„¢ incorporates embedded sensors that track various metrics, such as speed, distance, and spin rate, and relays this data in real time to a mobile app compatible with iOS and Android devices. This innovative ball, which maintains a conventional appearance, is equipped with internal electronics, including an accelerator and microcontroller, enabling users to engage in a variety of games and record highlight videos. Additionally, a unique charging stick allows for quick recharging, providing two hours of playtime with just 20 seconds of charging. Through its products, Play Impossible aims to promote active play and enhance the gaming experience for users.
SEEVA Technologies
Pre Seed Round in 2017
SEEVA Technologies, Inc. is an automotive engineering company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan, established in 2017. The company specializes in manufacturing visibility systems designed to enhance the perception capabilities of commercial and passenger vehicles. Its primary solution, the QwikTherm system, effectively heats and applies washer fluid to clear sensors, cameras, radar, and windshields from various obstructions such as snow, ice, mud, sand, dirt, and bugs. SEEVA Technologies aims to address the challenges that Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and autonomous vehicles face in real-world conditions, thereby improving vehicle safety and functionality.
Halion Displays
Seed Round in 2017
Halion Displays Inc., founded in 2015 and located in Waterloo, Canada, specializes in the development of low-power, full-color displays designed for portable devices, including smartwatches and e-readers. The company's innovative technology is inspired by traditional printing methods, utilizing advanced cyan, magenta, and yellow materials that can rapidly change colors, thus providing a high refresh rate. Halion Displays aims to establish a new global standard in display technologies, offering daylight-visible displays that combine the best features of print with the capability to display video, enhancing the user experience in next-generation devices.
MacroFab
Funding Round in 2017
MacroFab operates an electronics manufacturing platform that facilitates the custom production of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) through its network of North American factories. The company provides a user-friendly service that simplifies the manufacturing process, allowing businesses of all sizes and stages of product development to efficiently prototype and produce their products. By integrating design data and offering early risk feedback, MacroFab enhances transparency and traceability, which helps teams adapt to rapidly changing market conditions. The platform supports the entire lifecycle of product development, from initial prototyping and engineering to supply chain management, enabling hardware technology companies to bring their products to market quickly and effectively.
ENSO
Seed Round in 2017
1.5 billion people worldwide live with chronic pain, and the best option they have are drugs like Vicodin that have terrible side effects and make people feel sick. ENSO has developed the first opioid-free, wearable device clinically proven to solve pain better than Vicodin. It works by delivering a patented electrical stimulation treatment that relaxes the muscles and calms the nerves wherever it is applied, and it's all controlled via an app on your smartphone. Enso is being used to solve chronic and acute pain at over 100 medical centers in the US such as Stanford, Harvard and Cedars-Sinai. The device is covered by the VA Hospitals and workers compensation insurance plans and is expected to be covered by major commercial insurance plans by 2021.
Jewelbots are a customizable mesh network of programmable jewelry aimed at cultivating the interest of teenage girls in engineering and coding. Using basic engineering logic, you can create personal alerts and communicate with your friends using lights and slight vibrations. Jewelbots allow you to customize your jewelry and its behavior to reflect unique personalities and friendships. They believe by using fashion and teenage friendships as our vehicle, they can empower the next generation of female engineers and coders.
WAVE
Pre Seed Round in 2015
WAVE provides a full complement of low-voltage system solutions, sales, service, design, installation, field engineering, project management, and consulting services. Their services include audio and video design and engineering, systems integration, service and preventative maintenance, and affiliate national services. They provide commercial audio-visual and control systems with expert advice and consulting services.
MacroFab
Seed Round in 2015
MacroFab operates an electronics manufacturing platform that facilitates the custom production of printed circuit board assemblies (PCBAs) through its network of North American factories. The company provides a user-friendly service that simplifies the manufacturing process, allowing businesses of all sizes and stages of product development to efficiently prototype and produce their products. By integrating design data and offering early risk feedback, MacroFab enhances transparency and traceability, which helps teams adapt to rapidly changing market conditions. The platform supports the entire lifecycle of product development, from initial prototyping and engineering to supply chain management, enabling hardware technology companies to bring their products to market quickly and effectively.
Solenica
Seed Round in 2015
Solenica, based in Rome, Italy, specializes in developing innovative robotic devices for enhancing natural illumination in homes and businesses. The company has created a product known as "Lucy," a solar-powered smart mirror that tracks the sun and reflects sunlight into areas that typically lack natural light. This dual-axis rotating device is equipped with a sun tracking sensor and an integrated microcomputer, allowing it to optimize light distribution efficiently. By utilizing photovoltaic cells, Lucy not only provides eco-friendly lighting solutions but also conserves energy, integrating seamlessly into smart home environments. Solenica aims to redefine the way natural light is incorporated into residential and commercial spaces.
CoolChip Technologies
Venture Round in 2015
CoolChip specializes in Kinetic Cooling, a category based on disruptive technology transforming electronics cooling that is transforming the electronics cooling industry. Solutions Powered by Kinetic CoolingTM offer unprecedented performance across acoustics, form factor, and cooling. By partnering with CoolChip, consumer electronics and enterprise manufacturers have the opportunity to unleash innovation and deliver next-generation products for their customers. CoolChip was founded by MIT engineers in 2011 and is the exclusive provider of Kinetic CoolingTM technology. The company holds an extensive intellectual property portfolio and is based in Boston, MA.
Modular Robotics
Series B in 2014
Modular Robotics is a company based in Boulder, Colorado, that specializes in the development of robot construction kits designed for children. Founded in 2008, the company offers modular magnetic blocks that can be easily assembled to create small self-powered robots. These kits include various components such as sensors, logic blocks, and actuators, allowing users to build reconfigurable robots that demonstrate complex behaviors. Notable products include Cubelets, which are 40mm plastic cubes with magnetic connectors, and MOSS, which utilizes steel spheres for connectivity. The company's primary aim is to enhance logical and analytical reasoning skills in children through hands-on robotics creation.
Indybo
Pre Seed Round in 2014
Indybo is a modular robotic toy company that transforms the way kids learn about programming and electronics, in a fun and engaging way. Indybo helps kids develop an intuition for programming at an early age.
CoolChip Technologies
Convertible Note in 2014
CoolChip specializes in Kinetic Cooling, a category based on disruptive technology transforming electronics cooling that is transforming the electronics cooling industry. Solutions Powered by Kinetic CoolingTM offer unprecedented performance across acoustics, form factor, and cooling. By partnering with CoolChip, consumer electronics and enterprise manufacturers have the opportunity to unleash innovation and deliver next-generation products for their customers. CoolChip was founded by MIT engineers in 2011 and is the exclusive provider of Kinetic CoolingTM technology. The company holds an extensive intellectual property portfolio and is based in Boston, MA.
Indybo
Seed Round in 2014
Indybo is a modular robotic toy company that transforms the way kids learn about programming and electronics, in a fun and engaging way. Indybo helps kids develop an intuition for programming at an early age.
Onion Corporation
Convertible Note in 2014
Onion Corporation is a technology company that specializes in developing and delivering computing and connectivity devices tailored for the Internet of Things (IoT). Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, with additional offices in Toronto, Canada, and Shenzhen, China, the company provides a diverse range of products, including wireless microprocessor modules, IoT development kits, consumer products, and various starter kits. These offerings cater to a wide array of users, including makers, developers, students, and commercial and industrial original equipment manufacturers (OEMs). Onion Corporation's platform simplifies the process of connecting devices to the internet, allowing hardware developers to concentrate on their core competencies. Its products are accessible online and through various resellers and distributors, both domestically and internationally.
Modular Robotics
Series A in 2012
Modular Robotics is a company based in Boulder, Colorado, that specializes in the development of robot construction kits designed for children. Founded in 2008, the company offers modular magnetic blocks that can be easily assembled to create small self-powered robots. These kits include various components such as sensors, logic blocks, and actuators, allowing users to build reconfigurable robots that demonstrate complex behaviors. Notable products include Cubelets, which are 40mm plastic cubes with magnetic connectors, and MOSS, which utilizes steel spheres for connectivity. The company's primary aim is to enhance logical and analytical reasoning skills in children through hands-on robotics creation.
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