Johnnie Yu

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)

Backing consumer brands that have cult-classic potential. We love all brands serving next-generation consumers, shaping new consumer cultures.

Listen invests in consumer-obsessed entrepreneurs building at the tipping point of behavior shifts. Many firms invest in consumer, few actually Listen to consumers.

We are the leading community creating inroads to venture capital (VC) and technology investing for Black and other historically excluded communities. Since 2017, our training program has created over 150 paid internships and new career paths in VC for new Black investors. Our impact has a regenerative impact on Black communities by increasing funding for Black entrepreneurs. Today, our work is expanded with two additional programs that train new angel investors and facilitate investments in companies that create economic and overall well-being in Black communities.