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Posted By: Emrs Aries on October 14, 2019 Hey, BLKTECHCLT family! A few months ago, we announced that we joined the Techstars affiliate partner program earlier this year to help those of you building the next hottest tech company fast-track to interviews for their international programs. You can apply to many of their programs now through October 31st. Want to submit your company to be considered for future Techstars programs? Reply to this email hello@blktechinteractive.com with the following: Your name Company Name Company website What your company does Why you want to be part of the Techstars program How much traction you've had ABOUT TECHSTARS Techstars provides Accelerator portfolio companies with access to financial, human and intellectual capital to fuel the success of their business. Upon acceptance to a Techstars Accelerator, every company is offered a $100,000 convertible note. Techstars contributes $20,000, which is commonly used as a stipend to support living expenses during the program, and in return receives 6% equity of the company (on a fully diluted basis, issued as common stock) until the company raises a priced equity financing of US $250,000 or more (a “Qualified Financing”). When you join a Techstars Accelerator, you also receive: Access to Techstars resources for life. Acceleration in a 90-day Techstars mentor-based Accelerator program with personal mentorship and office space to accelerate your business. Lifetime access to the Techstars worldwide network of entrepreneurs including more than 10,000 mentors; 2,700 investors; 1,200 alumni companies and 180 staff members. Access to over $300k of cash equivalent hosting, accounting and, legal support –plus other credits and perks worth more than $1M. Demo Day exposure and other investor connections. We're stoked to be part of this network and help BLKTECHCLT companies level up. Good luck, Sherrell Co-Founder, BLKTECHCLT If you enjoyed this article, Join BlackInAmerica.com today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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