Techstars Boston

Program Type: Hybrid (In-person & Online)
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
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
Stage: Early Stage
Industry of Focus: This is an Industry Agnostic program with focus on Healthtech, Sustainability/Climate, Proptech/Built Environment, Future of Work, AI/ML

Key Highlights

Program Overview

The Techstars Boston Accelerator leverages the vast expertise of the Boston ecosystem to accelerate the growth of disruptive and cutting-edge innovations, especially in healthtech, sustainability/climate, proptech/built environment, future of work, and AI/ML. Founders gain unparalleled access to top mentors, investors, and experts in the community. The program runs for three months and includes funding, workshops, and curated resources.

Investment Details

The program offers a $220,000 investment, which includes:

• $200,000 through an uncapped MFN Safe
• $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

• Access to top mentors, investors, and experts
• Funding and fundraising opportunities
• Workshops and curated resources
• Valuable perks from partners
• Access to a world-class network of investors, partners, mentors, and alumni

Program Format

• Hybrid program with virtual sessions and optional in-person events
• Three-month duration
• Demo Day at the end of the program
• Month-by-month activities including Mentor Madness, execution phase, and fundraising strategy

Location or Relocation Requirements

Boston, Massachusetts

Cohort Size and Program Frequency

The program runs multiple times a year, with the next cohort starting in September 2025.

Post-Program Engagement

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

Company Types Requirements

The program focuses on startups in healthtech, sustainability/climate, proptech/built environment, future of work, and AI/ML.

Founding Team Preferences

Techstars places a strong emphasis on the team, looking for founders who are passionate, visionary, and capable of overcoming obstacles.

With over a decade in the books, our program leverages the vast expertise of the Boston ecosystem to accelerate the growth of disruptive and cutting edge innovations especially in the areas of healthtech, sustainability/climate, proptech/built environment, future of work, and AI/ML by providing founders with unparalleled access to top mentors, investors and experts in our community.
today to start the conversation!
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.