Techstars

Techstars is a global platform that invests in and supports early-stage technology companies. Founded in 2006, it operates a mentorship-driven accelerator program, providing seed funding, intensive mentorship, and access to a network of investors and entrepreneurs. Techstars has programs in various locations worldwide, including Boston, Boulder, New York, Seattle, London, Chicago, and Austin. It invests $118,000 in each company, with $18,000 in seed funding and an optional $100,000 convertible debt note. Techstars also has industry-specific accelerator programs, such as Techstars Retail and Techstars Music, focusing on retail and music technology, respectively. Its portfolio includes over 1,000 companies with a combined market cap of $8.1 billion.

Ethan Austin

Director

Sarah Bain

Managing Director

Tré Baker

Managing Director

Tim Dorr

Managing Director

Jordan Fliegel

Managing Director

Terry Gold

Managing Director

Kirstin Hunter

Managing Director

Matthew Jaeh

Managing Director

Matt Kozlov

Managing Director

Ryan Kuder

Managing Director

Raphaele Leyendecker

Managing Director

Taylor McLemore

Managing Director

Bob Moczydlowsky

Managing Director

Bruno Morency

Managing Director

Zach Nies

Managing Director

Hilla Ovil-Brenner

Managing Director

Melissa Pegus

Managing Director

Julie Penner

Program Director

Martin Schilling

Managing Director

Jason Seats

Partner

Ted Serbinski

Managing Director, Mobility

KJ Singh

Managing Director

Oyin Solebo

Managing Director

Vijay Tirathrai

Managing Director

Caroline Tosbath

Associate

Kartik Varma

Managing Director

Jenna Walker

Managing Director

Anne Wellington

Managing Director

Past deals in NFC

Ecko

Non Equity Assistance in 2022
Ecko is a collaboration and fan engagement platform focused on supporting artists in the music industry. It provides an online environment that facilitates creative collaboration, allowing artists to maintain their creative flow. The platform employs transformative technology to enable musicians to plan, create, and promote unique NFT (non-fungible token) campaigns effectively. By connecting artists globally, Ecko enhances their ability to engage with fans and promotes innovative approaches to music distribution and monetization.

Fabrica

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Fabrica Inc. is a technology company based in San Francisco, California, that specializes in automating real estate transactions through its innovative platform. Founded in 2008, the company enables users to complete a range of activities related to real estate, including paperwork, payments, document signing, notarization, ownership transfer, and tax filing reminders, all online. By leveraging advanced technology, Fabrica aims to streamline the buying and selling process for property owners, facilitating transactions with greater efficiency and flexibility. The company also explores the integration of decentralized finance (DeFi) and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) into its services to further enhance the real estate transaction experience.

Cashew

Pre Seed Round in 2019
Cashew Fintech Ltd. is a UK-based company that specializes in developing a mobile application designed to enhance payment capabilities for banks and merchants. Founded in 2018 and located in Shoreditch, the company enables banks to upgrade their existing mobile applications to facilitate both online and offline purchases through point-of-sale financing. Cashew's platform incorporates QR code and facial recognition technology, allowing for secure fund transfers and reducing transaction costs to as low as 0.5%. By providing value-added services such as loyalty programs, Cashew enhances customer experience while increasing operational efficiency for merchants, ultimately streamlining payment processes within the banking industry.

DigiSEq

Pre Seed Round in 2016
DigiSEq is a global FinTech company founded in 2014 that specializes in enabling payments through consumer devices, particularly NFC wearables. The company offers solutions for program managers, issuers, and wearable manufacturers, facilitating secure and contactless transactions linked to existing bank cards. Beyond payment processing, DigiSEq's technology supports a range of applications, including access control, health credentials, transit, and loyalty programs. By integrating payment capabilities into the Internet of Things and traditional manufacturing, DigiSEq aims to enhance user convenience and security in digital transactions.

Fosbury

Seed Round in 2013
Fosbury is a privately held company based in The Netherlands, established in December 2012. It specializes in creating mobile promotions that enhance customer engagement and drive repeat business through mobile wallets. The company develops campaigns such as coupons, loyalty cards, and gift cards for platforms like Apple Passbook and Google Wallet, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of mobile devices. Fosbury's offerings include a mobile couponing application that allows users to design, manage, and distribute Passbook campaigns effectively. Additionally, the company provides tools for tracking campaign performance, user engagement, and pass updates, thereby enabling businesses to optimize their promotional strategies.

Flomio

Seed Round in 2012
Flomio, Inc. is a technology company specializing in proximity ID solutions, particularly around near field communication (NFC) and radio-frequency identification (RFID) technologies. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Miami Beach, Florida, Flomio assists developers in integrating these technologies to enhance user experiences and build connected applications. The company's offerings include NFC accessories for mobile devices, a mobile SDK known as Motion Sync ID for equipment tracking, and a range of products such as readers, apps, tags, and branded merchandise. Flomio operates under an Infrastructure-As-A-Service model, providing developers with essential resources to efficiently create and deploy web applications, while also leveraging analytics and web services to drive monetization. The company primarily sells its products through online channels, catering to a diverse range of application developments.

Flomio

Seed Round in 2012
Flomio, Inc. is a technology company specializing in proximity ID solutions, particularly around near field communication (NFC) and radio-frequency identification (RFID) technologies. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Miami Beach, Florida, Flomio assists developers in integrating these technologies to enhance user experiences and build connected applications. The company's offerings include NFC accessories for mobile devices, a mobile SDK known as Motion Sync ID for equipment tracking, and a range of products such as readers, apps, tags, and branded merchandise. Flomio operates under an Infrastructure-As-A-Service model, providing developers with essential resources to efficiently create and deploy web applications, while also leveraging analytics and web services to drive monetization. The company primarily sells its products through online channels, catering to a diverse range of application developments.
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