Techstars London Accelerator, $220K Investment
- Organization: Techstars
- Type: Other
- Location: Global
- Deadline: November 18, 2026
- Funding: Partially Funded
Techstars has backed founders since 2006 and is ranked number one on the TIME and Statista 2026 list of America's Best Incubators and Accelerators. Its London Accelerator is a three month, mentorship-driven programme open to early stage founders from anywhere in the world, in any vertical. Techstars invests $220,000 in every company it accepts. This is an equity investment and not a grant: in return Techstars takes a minimum of 5 percent of the company in common stock, plus whatever an additional uncapped $200,000 SAFE later converts into. There is no fee to join. **What you get:** - A $220,000 investment: $200,000 through an uncapped MFN post-money SAFE and $20,000 through a convertible equity agreement - Three months of intensive, mentorship-driven support in London - Access to a global network of corporate partners, investors and alumni - Fundraising support, curated workshops and resources - Partner perks Techstars values at more than $4 million - No fee to join **What you'll do:** - Take part in a three month accelerator in London, starting 8 March 2027 - Be present and engaged, as senior management, for the majority of the 90 day programme - Work with mentors, iterate on the business and grow alongside your cohort - Pitch at Demo Day on 3 June 2027 - Complete background, incorporation, ownership, IP and bank account checks before Techstars signs and wires the first $20,000 - Enter an ongoing shareholder relationship with Techstars, including regular operating metrics and burn reporting **Key dates:** - Applications close 18 November 2026 - The programme runs from 8 March 2027 - Demo Day is 3 June 2027
