Techstars — 2017 Investments

Convey was a delivery experience management software provider for retailers, whose site now redirects to project44.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainChicago, US

Daniel Bebout(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)RTRobert Taylor(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in

BoardMFMorgan Flager(Director)in

Board seatJason Seats· per SEC Form D

Co-investorsNENextGen Venture PartnersRPRpm Ventures Iii Management, L.L.C.SISilverton PartnersANAndreessen Horowitz

Chicago, US

Jarrod Wolf(Executive Officer, Director)William Underwood(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardMark Hasebroock(Director)

Co-investorsDUDundee Venture Capital

Akibah Health makes GluCase, a subscription smartphone-case glucometer and app for data-driven diabetes management.

HealthtechWellness & FitnessSan Jose, US

Fathi Abdelsalam(Executive Officer)

Alerje develops FAIT, a mobile app and clinical platform for food allergy oral immunotherapy (OIT), offering dose tracking, HIPAA-compliant clinic messaging, and predictive insights.

Digital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesDetroit, US

JEJavier Evelyn(Founder & CEO)in

BoardPGPatti Glaza(Director)in

Co-investorsBABackstage CapitalCHChloe CapitalIDID VenturesJUJumpstart NovaMIMichigan RiseSESeae Ventures+1 more

Data & InfrastructureHouston, US

FAFelipe Aramburu(Executive Officer, Director)inRARodrigo Aramburu(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsNVNVIDIASASamsung Next

BrainSpec develops software for analyzing and visualizing MR spectroscopy (MRS) neuroimaging data, aiming to make a non-invasive "virtual biopsy" available to clinicians and researchers.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesBoston, US

Alexandra Zimmerman(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsBABacchus Venture CapitalDCDCVC (Data Collective)DODorm Room

Chainalysis provides investigative services and training programs for cryptocurrency compliance and risk mitigation.

AI & Machine LearningCrypto & Web3CybersecurityData & InfrastructureFintechNew York, US

JLJonathan Levin(Founder)inMichael Gronager(Founder)inJan Møller(Founder)inRARakib Azad(Executive Officer)in

BoardPBPhilippe Botteri(Director)inSTSarah Tavel(Director)in

Co-investorsACAccelADAdditionALAlbionVCARArchetypeBLBlackstoneBNBNY Mellon+36 more

FintechLittlehampton, GB

Co-investorsLYLytical VenturesSOSony Ventures CorporationSPSpeedinvestINIndex VenturesSPSparkLabs Global VenturesTATalis Capital

CoachUp is an online marketplace that connects athletes and parents with vetted, background-checked private sports coaches for booking and paying for training sessions.

ConsumerMarketplacesSports TechBoston, US

JFJordan Fliegel(Director)Arian Radmand(Cofounder)inJKJohn Kelley(Executive Officer, Director)inASAlex Stonein

BoardDHDiane Hessan(Director)inSSScott Savitz(Director)in

Co-investorsDAData Point CapitalFOFounder CollectiveGEGeneral CatalystPJPJCBRBreakaway Ventures

Collider developed "Orchid," a hybrid manufacturing machine combining DLP 3D printing with injection molding using 3D-printed tooling, under its "Programmable Tooling" approach.

Chattanooga, US

Graham Bredemeyer(Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsCHChattanooga Renaissance FundSNSnatched Ventures

Courts Desk provides structured court data and SaaS platforms that aggregate criminal and civil court records across multiple jurisdictions to serve law firms, investigators, compliance teams, media organizations, and government agencies.

Data & InfrastructureGovTechLegalTechDublin, IE

ELEnda Leahy(Founder)in

CRON develops senseEDGE, a deep learning-based perception software for LiDAR sensors that detects, classifies, and tracks objects in real time across varied conditions and environments.

AI & Machine LearningDeep TechIoTMobility & TransportationRoboticsNew Delhi, IN

Derq develops AI-powered intelligent transportation systems for road safety and smart cities, working with government agencies and transportation authorities.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureGovTechIoTMobility & TransportationDubai, AE

DGDr. Georges Aoude(Co-founder and CEO)inKJKarl Jeanbart(Co-founder and COO)inAAAmer Abufadel(Co-founder, Founding CTO, and Sr. Advisor)in

Co-investorsDODoon CapitalPHPhoenician VCPRPresightWAWamda CapitalPRPropeller Inc.

Designlab provides training and workshops for design and product teams, focusing on skills in AI, design systems, and emerging tools.

AI & Machine LearningCreator EconomyDeveloper ToolsEdTechFuture of WorkSaaSSeattle, US

Daniel Shapiro(Executive Officer, Director)Harish Venkatesan(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

Co-investorsFOForefront VentureKIKima Ventures

Konos Digital is a variable-beam microphone with an 80-element MEMS array that streams four channels of network audio over AES67, designed for film, broadcast, and live sports production.

Hardware

Co-investorsNZNZVCDRDRONE FUNDJEJelix Ventures

Brooklyn, US

CHCasey Hancock(Executive Officer, Director)inHarris Gordon(Executive Officer, Director)inADAlejandro Dinsmore(Executive Officer, Director)inMGMatthew Griffiths(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardJordan Fudge(Director)

Co-investorsFUFundersClub

GamingSeattle, US

SPSymon Perriman(Executive Officer)inJeffrey Paul Sarvas(Executive Officer)

Atlanta, US

Akindele Phillips(Director)OAOnyeka Akumah(Executive Officer, Director)Rasheed Olaoluwa(Director)

Co-investorsGRGreenTec Capital PartnersRSRSCM

GoKid built a mobile and web platform that lets parents organize trusted carpools for school runs and activities, later adding a B2B product for schools and districts.

New York City, US

Stefanie Lemcke(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in

Co-investorsFOFontinalis PartnersINInMotion Ventures

GreatHorn was a cloud-native email security platform for phishing and account-takeover defense, acquired by Proofpoint in 2022.

CybersecurityBelmont, US

KOKevin O'Brien(Founder)RWRaymond Wallace(Founder)in

Co-investors.4.406 VenturesFFFf Venture CapitalRRRRE VenturesUNUncork CapitalZEZelkova Ventures202048 Ventures+1 more

GRIT designs and manufactures mobility devices, specifically high-performance wheelchairs called the GRIT Freedom Chair, for users seeking better product design and customer experience.

FintechHardwareHealthtechMobility & TransportationMedford, US

David Hadani(Executive Officer)Lee Stuart(Executive Officer)Ben Harris(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsOUOutrun Ventures

GroupRaise operates an online platform that enables non-profit groups to organize restaurant fundraisers, connecting them with participating restaurants that donate a percentage of sales from group meals back to their causes.

B2B MarketplacesFintechImpact & Social GoodHouston, US

DBDevin Baptiste(Founder)inPKPaul Kwiatkowski(Founder)inOtto Valdez(Director)

Co-investorsKAKapor CapitalLELeadX Capital PartnersMAMagma PartnersR/R/GA VenturesTETech WildcattersZIZintinus

Portland, US

Russ Humberston(Director)Tyler Phillipi(Executive Officer, Director)Jim Snowden(Executive Officer, Director)

Hamilton Perkins Collection develops custom products and circular economy solutions through material reuse initiatives and corporate partnerships.

Circular EconomyCleantechClimate TechConsumerImpact & Social GoodNew MaterialsWellness & FitnessLos Angeles, US

HPHamilton Perkins(Executive Officer, Director)in

Healthie provides a software platform for healthcare practitioners including dietitians and life coaches to manage their practices and deliver virtual, recurring care to patients outside traditional hospital settings.

Digital HealthEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechSaaSWellness & FitnessNew York City, US

CKCavan Klinsky(Founder)inEJErica Jain(Founder)in

BoardSASean Ammirati(Director)

Co-investorsBIBirchmere VenturesDODorm RoomGRGreen Egg VenturesGRGreyMatterLOLongley CapitalVEVelvet Sea Ventures+3 more

Burlingame, US

Wojciech Czajkowski(Director)Pawel Kolacz(Executive Officer, Director)Roman Bartusiak(Director)

Co-investorsZIZintinus

Kard provides transaction data and insights from millions of consumers to advertisers and financial institutions, enabling banks and card issuers to understand shopping behavior across consumer wallets while offering customizable API integrations.

AdTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureFintechMarketing TechNew York City, US

BMBen Mackinnon(CEO)in

Co-investorsFIFin CapitalNUNucleus Adventure CapitalUNUnderscore VCFOFounders FutureTITiger Global Management

Lucor builds explainable AI that helps health-plan investigators detect and triage fraud, waste, and abuse in claims.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnergyHealthtechSaaSAnnandale, US

Stephen P Conway(CEO)Jerry B Conway(President)inMichael D Davis(Vice President)Anthony J Beisler, III(Director)Richard Rubin(Director)Fredrico D Fazio(Director)

NIMIS Intelligence builds an AI-powered penetration testing platform for web applications and APIs, helping development teams identify and exploit vulnerabilities before attackers.

AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityDeveloper ToolsSaaSMelbourne, AU

Noah is building a cross-border payments platform aimed at making international payments faster and more accessible.

Crypto & Web3FintechSaaSRiverton, US

SRShah Ramezani(CEO & Founder)inTLThijn Lamers(Co-Founder and President)inWILLIAM J BOWSER(Executive Officer, Director)STEVE TRUMBO(Director)CHERYL WILDE(Executive Officer)RONALD NEIL(Director)

Co-investorsFEFELIX CAPITALFJFJ LabsLOLocalGlobeFOFormus CapitalUNUnion Square Ventures (USV)WIWintermute+6 more

Ownerhood is a Tel Aviv-based proptech platform that lets individuals buy fractional, legally registered shares in residential properties, earn rental income, and resell shares on its secondary market.

FintechPropTechTel Aviv, IL

FintechSaaSSan Antonio, US

Gabriel Senior(Chief Executive Officer)inLuis Pablo-Gonzalez(Chief Operating Officer)

BoardGurvinder P Singh(Director)Allan Paterson(Director)MTMike Troy(Director)in

Co-investorsCECentral Texas Angel NetworkGEGeekdom

Chicago-based photo-driven marketplace and SaaS platform connecting event planners with venues and vendors.

Chicago, US

JNJulie Novack(Founder)inJHJohn Haro(Founder)in

Co-investorsALAlumni VenturesDUDundee Venture CapitalFJFJ LabsFOForefront VentureGAGaingelsGRGreat North Ventures+10 more

New York City, US

Ryan Shank(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardSASean Ammirati(Director)

Co-investorsACActive CapitalBIBirchmere Ventures

Pillar builds wireless, rugged sensors with AI-powered monitoring for construction jobsites, providing real-time alerts on environmental conditions like dust, humidity, temperature, and carbon monoxide to prevent fire, mold, and flooding risks.

AI & Machine LearningConstruction TechFintechInsurTechIoTNew York City, US

Alex Schwarzkopf(Executive Officer, Director)inSean Iacabone(Executive Officer, Director)Martha Notaras(Director)

Co-investorsINInsure.VCTHThompson Hutton, LLCHYHyperplane Venture CapitalLELeawood Venture Capital Llc

ProcessOut provides payment infrastructure that enables merchants and payment teams to connect with and manage multiple payment providers through a unified platform.

Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaSNew York City, US

Manuel Huez(Executive Officer, Director)inCyril Chemla(Executive Officer, Director)Louis-Paul Dareau(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsBLBlossom CapitalCOCoatue ManagementDSDST GlobalGIGICINInsight Partners

E-commerceLouisville, US

Christopher Bailey(Executive Officer, Director)Nicole Dunn(Founder)Ruaan Botha(Founder)

Co-investorsPAPartech VenturesQEQED InvestorsRARaliCap VenturesSPSpeedinvestTWTwo Culture Capital

Sea Machines develops autonomous command and control technology and computer vision systems for maritime vessels.

Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDefense TechHardwareIoTRoboticsBoston, US

MGMichael G. Johnson(Founder)in

Co-investorsACAccompliceTOToyota VenturesDODolby Family VenturesEMEmerald Technology Ventures AgGEGeekdomLALaunchCapital+7 more

Chicago, US

Mike Dawson(Executive Officer)Ben Fornell(Executive Officer, Director)BDBrendan Doms(Executive Officer)in

Co-investorsINInnova Memphis, Inc.

Cloud credentialing software for healthcare facilities and providers; acquired by AMN Healthcare in January 2019.

HealthtechCulver City, US

Miles Z. Beckett(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Paras Maniar(Director)

BoardGreg Bettinelli(Director)David A. Rakoff(Director)

Co-investorsBOBonfire VenturesINInnovating CapitalUPUpfront VenturesACAct One VenturesBABAM VenturesRIRincon Venture Partners+3 more

StoryXpress offers a video marketing platform for businesses to create and distribute marketing videos.

Marketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSRoselle, US

AMAnkit Mishra(Co-founder)inCJChinmay Jindal(Co-founder)in

Co-investorsMAMatchstick Ventures

Switchboard provides multichannel live video streaming infrastructure that enables organizations to broadcast simultaneously to multiple social media platforms and destinations.

AdTechGamingMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentSaaSPhiladelphia, US

RLRudiger Live Ellis(Executive Officer, Director)inJoshua Sachs(Executive Officer, Director)Jason Kotte(Executive Officer, Director)

Co-investorsELElevate Innovation PartnersNENew World Angels

Atlanta, US

BPBernard Parks, Jr.(Manager)

CesiumAstro develops AI-enhanced, software-defined communications systems for space, air, and ground domain applications.

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechDefense TechSpace TechNew York City, US

Daniel Morozoff(Executive Officer, Director)Joseph Ellis(Executive Officer, Director)in

Co-investorsCACapital InnovatorsDODorm RoomPRPrefix CapitalR/R/GA VenturesSASamsung NextSOSocial Starts+1 more

BetteRx (formerly Vitae Industries) builds the AutoCompounder, an automated dosage-making system with a vetted compound formulary that helps 503A compounding pharmacists produce personalized medications more consistently and in line with FDA regulations.

BiotechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesProvidence, US

Jeanine Sinanan-Singh(Executive Officer, Director)inDaniel DeCiccio(Co-Founder & CTO)inAMAnthony Marsella(Founder & CEO)inSJStuart Jamieson(CFO)

Co-investorsCOCompoundSLSlater Technology FundSOSocial StartsBOBoxGroupFOFounder CollectiveLELerer Hippeau

Zego is a US property management and resident experience software company acquired by Global Payments in 2021.

Kansas City, US

Adam Blake(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)in

Co-investorsFRFrancisco PartnersGEGeneral CatalystKCKCRise FundBABalderton CapitalDSDST GlobalLOLocalGlobe