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Congrats to @optivolt on the $32M Series A. Great to see the momentum.

[Rohit - unlocking the sun @rohit_kalyanpur]

Today I’m excited to share that Optivolt is unstealthing with a $32M Series A.

Solar growth continues to outpace all other forms of energy production, but the granularity of control we get from deployed systems hasn’t changed in decades.

So we’ve added a brain inside solar panels, opening the door for a new unit of optimization and control.

[Techstars @Techstars]

@tarasss13 Thanks for the shoutout. Quick fix: Techstars Anywhere Accelerator applications close Nov. 18, not Nov. 13. See https://t.co/2J6zVbTANt for every program's dates.

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@Maxprinz6 The best way to get on our radar is to apply. Every program is listed at https://t.co/2J6zVbTANt, and https://t.co/jxK7a3F8ky answers most questions.

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Founders, sell us your company in 1 line.

Apply to Techstars by November 18th → https://t.co/IPqhu9sFQ2

[Techstars @Techstars]

@yungcloudy44 No referral needed. Apply directly at https://t.co/2J6zVbT2XV and lead with that line.

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Say hello to the Techstars Boston Accelerator. 🦞

With over a decade of backing founders, this program taps into one of the world's leading innovation hubs to accelerate transformative companies. Founders get unparalleled access to top mentors, investors, and experts, plus the broader Techstars global network.

Techstars Boston is industry agnostic and welcomes ambitious founders across all sectors, with particular focus on AI/ML, robotics, healthtech, tech bio, and critical infrastructure.

Learn more and apply by November 18th: https://t.co/Rpxl1P1wE5

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Ten founders from the Techstars network are featured in Open Book, a new look at 40 Nebraska startups from Open Range.

Congrats to all of them. Read it:
https://t.co/OmIqkmLguP

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Techstars Chicago, in partnership with Long Chicago, is an early stage accelerator & venture fund that's long on the Midwest and intensely founder-focused. To selected companies, it offers a large and committed investor + mentor base, dedicated office space in downtown Chicago, and a program centered on building and fundraising.

Techstars Chicago is not industry or vertical focused, and is led by Managing Director Logan LaHive - all ambitious founders are welcome to apply. If you're building something inevitable — especially if others don't see it yet — apply below.

🔗 Learn more and apply by November 18th: https://t.co/8F3g29OpoV

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Spotlight on the Techstars New York City Accelerator. 🏙️

This program backs founders who move fast and build with deep customer insight, giving them access to New York's dense network of enterprise buyers, hospitals, financial institutions, media leaders, and climate innovators to test, iterate, and reach product market fit faster.

Led by Managing Director Andres Barreto, Techstars New York City invests in the future of how people live, work, and thrive, backing companies reshaping health, climate, AI/ML, fintech, supply chains, the future of work, and enterprise SaaS. Founders can be based anywhere, with a $220,000 investment and the goal of doing two years of work in three months.

🔗 Learn more and apply by November 18th here: https://t.co/d59Z59dLUI

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We’re bringing the aerospace, space, and defense ecosystem together for two events during LA Tech Week. 🚀

Oct. 13: Techstars Space startups showcase what they’re building at Startup Spotlight: The Future of Aerospace & Defense.
🔗 RSVP: https://t.co/PjzHFuesvv

Oct. 14: Join us for the Techstars Aerospace & Defense Mixer for an evening of networking across the ecosystem.
🔗 RSVP:https://t.co/wgchaFnaRc

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🌱 Ambition is the starting point. What comes next is the hard part.

Techstars backs founders with the capital, mentorship, and global network to turn early momentum into a company that lasts. Whether you're refining your first pitch or scaling toward your next raise, this is where you find the people who've done it before.

Applications for our Spring 2026 programs are open. Ready to build? Apply by November 18th: https://t.co/LnMaIMbVi1

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What’s next for founders building in a rapidly changing landscape?

Join Techstars, @Zendesk and @digitalocean on October 5 for a conversation with founders and C-suite leaders on staying ahead, making smart decisions, and building companies that stand out.

🗓️ 10 AM–2 PM PST
🔗 RSVP: https://t.co/yq98mnx2iG

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Etosha Cave built a deep tech company by asking a question most hardware founders skip: not just who will buy this, but how do we make it at scale?

On the Give First podcast, the Twelve co-founder tells David Cohen why process discovery matters as much as customer discovery, and who you need in your corner to figure it out.

🎧 https://t.co/fosc1dingE

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Can you describe your startup in one word?

Comment down below. 👇

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@JHTechVentures Welcome!💚

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We’re headed to SF Tech Week! 🌉

Join Techstars, @Zendesk & @digitalocean for a conversation on how AI is transforming products, businesses, CX & the developer landscape.

⏩ Shaping What’s Next
🗓️ Oct. 5 | 10 AM–2 PM PT
🔗 RSVP: https://t.co/6rZGYR5KTJ

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Investors don't fund confusion.

A founder recently came to Techstars Mentor-in-Residence Steve Walsh for fundraising help. Strong product. Big market. Real passion. Nothing that should have stalled a raise.

But a few minutes in, Steve kept asking himself the same question: which version of this company am I supposed to believe?

The problem wasn't the business. It was that the story didn't hold together, and that alone was enough to make an investor hesitate.

Steve breaks down what went wrong, and the simple exercise every founder should run before their next investor meeting.

Read it here: https://t.co/kbVviKP8A6

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Building is noisy, especially when you're a founder carrying every decision in your head.

Piotr Godzinski's take: what you need is a partner who challenges you and clears that noise, so you can focus on building something sustainable. His advice for founders starting the program: celebrate, but focus back fast.

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Featuring the Techstars London Accelerator. 🇬🇧

One of the world's great startup cities, London brings together a global community of founders, technologists, and investors. This program welcomes early stage founders from all over the world, across every vertical, drawing on the city's strengths in diversity, global outlook, and talent.

Led by Managing Director Georgie Smithwick, Techstars London backs founders with bold vision, helping them navigate the city's unique mix of capital, talent, and markets to scale faster and smarter.

🔗 https://t.co/FkzrFK9994

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@SynexasAI @Leah_hjl Welcome to Techstars!💚