Mike Cunningham

We reckon some things in life are too good to be wasted, like having a good time, a good chat and a good drink. We believe in play as a powerful form of wellness but forget the preaching. We’re the weirdos redefining normal for the better and celebrating people who do the same. We also make drinks, but we don’t care how much or how little you’re drinking, unless it’s water (yuck).

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)

We’re passionate about founders who are on a mission to change the world. As founders ourselves, weve know being a founder can be tough, which why we’re hands on, we lean in, we give you our breadth of experience and networks, and we’re part of your journey for the long run, through thick and thin. So if youre interested in a potential relationship with 1Up, get in touch, we’d love to hear from you.

We reckon some things in life are too good to be wasted, like having a good time, a good chat and a good drink. We believe in play as a powerful form of wellness but forget the preaching. We’re the weirdos redefining normal for the better and celebrating people who do the same. We also make drinks, but we don’t care how much or how little you’re drinking, unless it’s water (yuck).

Specialising in tech recruitment across Australia and New Zealand, we connect top talent with innovative startups and scaleups. Focusing on Software Engineering, DevOps, Product, Design, Sales, Marketing, Testing, and Data roles, we build cross-functional squads, ensuring a perfect fit to bring your vision to life. Over the past eight years, we’ve empowered startups across Australia and New Zealand to grow their teams from five to 20, launch in new international markets and list on the ASX. Our mission has always been the same –– to leave people in a better place. That goes for the clients we partner with, the talent we place and our own people here at nDeva.