Techstars Chicago (Formerly Excelerate Labs)

Techstars Chicago conducts programs for startups to connect with investors, mentors, and entrepreneurs.

Techstars Chicago conducts programs for startups to connect with investors, mentors, and entrepreneurs. The company selects ten companies every spring to participate in the 13-week intensive summer program. Starting in early June, the ten companies build connections and their businesses during the program. The program culminates in an Investor Demo Day at the end of August where the companies showcase their progress and plans to more than 500 investors and mentors from around the country. Techstars Chicago was founded in 2010 and is based in Chicago, Illinois.