Six promising startups that graduated from the Founder Institute program, Revella Health, Dodda.ai, Autoket, 40hammocks, Autoparti, Swyft AI have achieved a significant milestone by securing investments from the prestigious global startup accelerator Techstars.
This step for our graduates reflect the strength of the Founder Institute's Core Program in nurturing early-stage founders to reach new heights. The journey from idea to investment showcases the invaluable mentorship, resources, and connections provided by the Founder Institute, allowing these startups to scale rapidly and secure their place within one of the world’s leading startup accelerators. By joining Techstars, these companies are assured to continue their growth trajectory.
About The Startups
- Revella Health | Toronto Summer Virtual 2020 | Techstars Physical Health - A mobile app that provides people with chronic conditions like diabetes, hypertension, and obesity with comprehensive health coaching, tracking, and remote monitoring, empowering them to make lasting lifestyle changes and improve their well-being with support from a dedicated healthcare team.
- Dodda.ai | Seattle 2023 | Techstars, EnergyTech, Alabama - Streamlines permit processing for AEC professionals by integrating AI-powered search and data management tools, reducing project delays, rework, and enhancing overall productivity in the design-build industry.
- Autoket | Southern California 2024 | Techstars LA - An AI-powered B2B marketplace for automotive fleet parts, that helps purchasing managers at vehicle fleet shops buy quality parts from a database software of reputable fleet part suppliers. Their vision is to build the next generation of advanced dual use supply chain technology for land, air and sea.
- 40hammocks | Silicon Valley Summer Virtual 2022 | Techstars Atlanta - Simplifies group travel by securing hotel room blocks at discounted rates for events, making group accommodations seamless and stress-free with personalized service and exclusive perks.
- Autoparti | Mexico City Fall 2023 | Techstars Atlanta - Connects vehicle owners with local auto parts suppliers through an easy-to-use app, offering a streamlined solution for finding and purchasing the right parts quickly and affordably.
- Swyft AI | Chicago Spring 2023 | Techstars Chicago - Automates CRM data capture and sales workflows using AI to ensure that sales teams have up-to-date and accurate information without manual input. By automatically extracting data from sales calls and updating CRM fields, Swyft streamlines sales processes, helping companies better manage opportunities and drive efficiency.
About Techstars
Techstars facilitates connections between founders and diverse individuals and entities, including fellow entrepreneurs, industry experts, mentors, alumni, investors, community leaders, and corporations. Through its accelerator programs, Techstars has nurtured startups that collectively boast a current market capitalization exceeding $22 billion. Established in 2006 by co-founders and co-CEOs David Cohen and David Brown, along with tech entrepreneur and venture capitalist Brad Feld, and Jared Polis, the current Governor of Colorado, Techstars is renowned for championing the #givefirst ethos—a core value emphasizing selfless contributions without expecting immediate reciprocation.
For more information about Techstars, visit www.techstars.com.
About the Founder Institute
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses.
Since 2009, our highly structured accelerator programs have helped entrepreneurs at the earliest stages grow quickly, know what to do next, and make connections with the largest community of startup advisors.
Leaders of the world’s fastest-growing startups have used the Founder Institute to raise funding, build a co-founding team, get into seed accelerators, generate traction, recruit a team, build a product, transition from employee to entrepreneur, and more. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 200 cities and 95 countries, the Founder Institute's mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
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The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our highly-structured accelerator programs have helped entrepreneurs raised over $1.85BN in funding across over 200 cities worldwide.
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