Apply for TechStars – Summer 2009

Get your startup funded and off the ground while learning from the best.

We’ve very selective. TechStars only accepts about ten companies each summer. Last year, 393 companies applied and ten were accepted. Getting in is hard, and it means something special. Are you among the best?

Seed funding. TechStars fills the startup funding gap by providing just enough capital to get your idea off the ground. Your new company receives up to $18,000 in seed funding.

Advice and Mentoring. TechStars fills the experience gap by bringing together the best and the brightest in one place and surrounding you with incredible proven mentors for the summer. With this much talent in one place you’ll get great advice on your product and strategy, thereby ensuring the best possible start for your new business.

Connections. TechStars companies get immeasurable benefits that come from introductions and connections to potential partners and customers. At the end of the summer, each company also has the opportunity to pitch during an investor event that we organize. Usually there are more than 150 VCs and angel investors in attendance.

A great deal and a great co-founder. In exchange for the TechStars summer program, seed funding, advice, mentorship, connections, and investor demo day, TechStars receives a 6% equity stake in your new company. TechStars receives “founders stock” which is just like yours. We want to be thought of as an experienced and well connected co-founder so we have the same risk and reward system that you do. Learn more.

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