Build in Tulsa Techstars

Program Type: In-person
Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Investment: $220,000
Equity Taken: 5% of the company in common stock plus the future value of the $200,000 uncapped MFN Safe
Program Duration: 13 weeks
Industry of Focus: Industry Agnostic

Key Highlights

Program Overview

The Build in Tulsa Techstars Accelerator is an in-person, industry-agnostic program focused on supporting underrepresented founders. Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, this accelerator aims to foster innovation and growth within a thriving ecosystem. The program includes mentorship, funding opportunities, and access to a vast network of corporate partners, investors, and alumni.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Exclusion

This program is focused on underrepresented founders, promoting diversity and inclusion within the entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Investment Details

The program offers a $220,000 investment, which includes $200,000 through an uncapped MFN Safe and $20,000 through a Post-Money Convertible Equity Agreement (CEA). Techstars receives 5% equity in common stock plus the future value of the $200,000 uncapped MFN Safe.

Benefits Details and Perks/Credits

• Mentorship from experienced professionals
• Access to a network of corporate partners, investors, and alumni
• Funding and fundraising opportunities
• Workshops and curated resources
• Peer learning opportunities

Program Format

• In-person program
• Three-month duration
• Demo Day at the end of the program
• Activities include Mentor Madness, workshops, masterclasses, and intensive pitch practice

Location or Relocation Requirements

Tulsa, Oklahoma

Cohort Size and Program Frequency

The program runs twice a year, with cohorts starting in March and September.

Post-Program Engagement

Mentors often continue to work with companies after the program ends, providing ongoing support and guidance.

Company Types Requirements

Industry-agnostic, focusing on startups ready to accelerate their growth.

Founding Team Preferences

Strong emphasis on the team, looking for founders who can demonstrate persistence, ability to learn, and why they are the best people to make their company succeed.

Today, Techstars is introducing an improved accelerator investment offer for companies accepted into our future accelerator programs. This improved offer of a $220,000* investment comes with all the benefits of our 3-month mentorship-driven accelerator program, valuable perks from our partners, and access to our world-class network of investors, partners, mentors, and alumni.

The $220,000 offer is made up of two components, including $200,000 through an uncapped MFN Safe and $20,000 through a Post-Money Convertible Equity Agreement (CEA). The total equity Techstars receives will be 5% of the company in common stock plus the future value of the $200,000 uncapped MFN Safe. For example, if your next round is valued at $20M pre-money, the $200,000 MFN Safe would then convert into 1% additional ownership at that time.

Our new offer gives founders more capital, better alignment, and a simpler and more easily comparable structure, enabling them to arrive at their next funding round with greater momentum.
Techstars accelerators have one goal: to help founders succeed. During each three-month program, we surround companies with the best mentors and an unrivaled network of corporate partners, investors, and alumni. We provide funding and fundraising opportunities, workshops and curated resources, not to mention countless moments where you can learn from your peers. It’s a proven model that’s helped build thousands of successful companies, all over the world.