Techstars Accelerator
Techstars
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Spring 2027 applications open at apply.techstars.com; Asia-Pacific exception is $100K SAFE plus $20K CEA
GIVEN: USD 220,000 (USD 120,000 in Asia-Pacific programmes). TAKEN: 5% common stock, plus whatever the USD 200,000 uncapped MFN SAFE converts into at the next priced round. Structure: a USD 20,000 fixed-percentage Convertible Equity Agreement for 5% common that converts on a priced round of at least USD 1m, plus a USD 200,000 uncapped MFN SAFE. A side letter grants pro rata, digital-asset and drag-along rights.
You must co-fund 0%.
private · supranational
Deadline: Fixed cut-off dates — Spring 2027 applications open at apply.techstars.com; Asia-Pacific exception is $100K SAFE plus $20K CEA
Published by the funder, programme-level, undated. This rate is measured unstated, so the odds from a standing start are lower.
Major bid — written case, budget, possibly partners.
Who can apply
- Stage: pre-seed and seed
Pre-seed to seed companies, usually with a working product. Founders must relocate to the programme city for the 13 weeks. Some corporate-partnered programmes restrict the sector or geography.
How to apply
- Pick the specific Techstars programme (city or thematic) that fits
- Apply through the Techstars application portal by that programme's deadline
- Screening calls and mentor meetings
- Selection and term sheet
- 13-week in-person programme ending in Demo Day
What you will need
- Online application
- Pitch deck
- Cap table (if applicable)
Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work
Source. https://www.techstars.com/investment-terms
"$220,000 ... $200K MFN Safe ... $20K CEA for 5% common ... Techstars accelerator programs in Asia-Pacific offer a $100,000 uncapped MFN Safe"
Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026
Source: www.techstars.com
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