Here are the 12 startups in the first Techstars Tech Central program in Sydney
The 3-month program at Sydney’s Tech Central provides startup founders with seed funding, training and access to a network of mentors. The first Techstars Tech Central program in Sydney has launched, providing startup founders with seed funding, training and access to a network of mentors to develop their entrepreneurial skills. The program, which kicked off earlier this month, includes events rental startup Gecko which leveraged the Techstars funding with other investors to build a $350,000 pre-Seed round. Techstars managing director Kirstin Hunter said they received nearly 500 applications for the accelerator, and they are looking forward to using their global network to accelerate the next wave of innovators that can make a lasting impact across the community. Industry and trade minister Anoulack Chanthivong said it was an incredible opportunity for the companies involved. Psychologist Nikki Tugano, founder of SeenCulture, is among those taking part.
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The 3-month program at Sydney’s Tech Central provides startup founders with seed funding, training and access to a network of mentors to develop their entrepreneurial skills.
The selected startups work across a range of sectors including AI, climate tech, fintech and healthtech.
Among them is events rental startup Gecko, which leveraged the Techstars funding with other investors to build a $350,000 pre-Seed round.
Techstars managing director Kirstin Hunter said they received nearly 500 applications for the accelerator, which kicked off earlier this month.
“We’re pleased to have such a diverse group of unstoppable founders on board for our accelerator. These 12 companies stood out to us for their passion and their innovative approach to solving some of society’s biggest problems,” she said.
“At Techstars, we believe anyone anywhere can be a world changing entrepreneur, and from our new base at Tech Central in Sydney, we’re looking forward to using our global network to accelerate the next wave of innovators that can make a lasting impact across the community.”
NSW industry and trade minister Anoulack Chanthivong said it was an incredible opportunity for the companies involved.
“Taking part in an accelerator program like this can be a game-changer. It will provide startup founders with the tools and knowledge they need to grow their business,” he said.
“This is also an opportunity that gives founders access to an investor community that secure the investment needed to take them to exciting new heights. As the largest pre-seed investor in the world, we’re delighted to have Techstars onboard at our growing innovation hub at Tech Central.”
Psychologist Nikki Tugano, founder of SeenCulture, is among those taking part.
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