/ Conduct Index / Techstars (as fund)

Techstars (as fund)

Accelerator-Fund · Pre-seed
B-

Good (B-) — Capital Conduct Grade

Techstars operates 30+ regional accelerator programs each functioning as a deployment fund. Cohort quality has declined materially 2022-2024. Term-sheet behavior standardized across programs; founder experience varies significantly by program city.

74
Composite / 100
/ Subscore Breakdown · 5 Dimensions

Where this grade comes from.

Term Sheet Honesty
B
Founder-Friendliness
B-
Follow-On Discipline
C+
Exit Support
C+
Network Quality
B-
/ Public-Record Events

Key events & disclosures.

  • Founded 2006
  • 30+ regional programs at peak
  • 2022-2024 program closures
  • Maelle Gavet CEO since 2021

/ Best for

Pre-seed founders in specific Techstars cities with verified strong recent cohort quality.

/ Watch out for

Significant program-quality variance by city. Verify current cohort outcomes for your specific program before committing.