Austin Cohen

New York City-based venture capital firm investing in pre-Seed to Series A companies innovating at the intersection of technology and changes in consumer behavior.

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)

New York City-based venture capital firm investing in pre-Seed to Series A companies innovating at the intersection of technology and changes in consumer behavior.

FlexIt is the ultimate tool for motivation and accountability, helping users reach their health and wellness goals through live, 1-on-1, private sessions with Elite Fitness and Wellness Professionals. As an Interconnected Health platform, FlexIt focuses on four overarching virtual entities: Personal Training, Nutrition Coaching, Low-Impact Wellness, and Physical Therapy. Each client’s program is customized based on their needs, lifestyle, and goals and delivered on a proprietary platform designed and optimized for wellness experiences. FlexIt’s mission is to empower everyone with flexible experiences, Wherever, Whenever™. With custom features designed and optimized for training, such as screen live drawing, form correction features and custom views, the FlexIt platform is changing clients’ health and fitness habits for the better. FlexIt has been recognized by prominent industry publications like Sports Illustrated, Entrepreneur, TechCrunch, and Yahoo Finance, and earned the #1 spot for the “Best App for Live Training Sessions” by SI Showcase, one of “The 5 Best Virtual Personal Training Services to Get You Healthy and Fit” by The Manual, the “Best Budget-Friendly Coaching App” of 2023 by Womens Health, and one of the "Top Companies Influencing The Virtual Fitness Platform Market" by Digital Journal. Download FlexIt on iOS and Android app stores. For more information, please visit https://www.flexit.fit

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