TechStars Demo Day - Seattle (for Investors Only)
November, 4 2009 - Seattle
| Date: | 11/04/09 |
| Time: | 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM |
| Place: | [contact us for more info] |
| Contact: | Marcelo Calbucci
marcelo@seattle20.com |
| Price: | Free (Investors Only) |
TechStars is a mentorship-driven investment program in Boulder and Boston. They fund 20 new startups every year from over 600 that apply, and have been operating for 3 years now in Boulder and one year in Boston. TechStars is like a "boot camp" for those companies highlighted by some amazing mentors. TechStars companies have achieved some notable exists such as Intense Debate (to Automattic/Wordpress), Socialthing (to AOL), and Brightkite (to Limbo).
Every year, the TechStars companies get together for a reunion in a different city. This year it's happening here in Seattle! As part of the reunion, TechStars reserves a part of one afternoon to have some of their companies that are still raising money pitch investors. About 75% of the companies that come out of TechStars have been angel or ventured backed historically, so this is a great chance to see some interesting early stage companies and to check out what TechStars is all about. In addition to the company presentations, there is a panel on angel and venture investment trends that I'm on along with Brad Feld (co-founder of TechStars and Managing Director of The Foundry Group), Greg Gottesman (Madrona), Stephen Hall (Vulcan Capital), David Cohen (co-founder of TechStars and angel investor), and Chris Sheehan (runs CommonAngels in Boston). I'm really looking forward to it and if you're a Seattle area VC or angel investor that is interested in attending, please contact me and I'll get you an invitation.