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Amplifai Health (Techstars 2023) has secured SFDA approval for its AI-powered diabetic foot screening software — the first of its kind worldwide. ?? Founded by Dr. Meshari F. Alwashmi and Mohammed Alwashmi, AmplifAI Health has developed a Medical Device Thermal Foot Scan technology that offers clinicians a cutting-edge, non-invasive thermal imaging solution that enables real-time detection of early signs of diabetic foot ulcers, helping prevent severe complications. Read more in Inc. Arabia. ?? https://tsta.rs/RlUx50V7KYz The Riyadh Techstars Accelerator | Vijay Tirathrai | Ahmed Eid | Rad Hashani

We are thrilled to share that Chris Heivly , entrepreneur, investor, and author, is dedicating his efforts to helping startup communities thrive as our new Startup Community Entrepreneur in Residence! ?? He will be sharing his wisdom on our blog. To kick off the series, he explains how true startup community leadership kicks in when you stop being the only force and start enabling other forces. "The shift from being a force to being a force multiplier is the difference between a community that grows incrementally and one that accelerates like a rocket." ??

We’re proud to present the results of the Pulse of the Entrepreneur Survey, which revealed a few key themes: -AI is front and center in entrepreneurs’ minds. -While founders grapple with the significant demands of entrepreneurship, they maintain remarkably optimistic outlooks about their company’s success. -Entrepreneurs value mentorship as a fundamental part of their success. ??? Read more in the recent edition of the Techstars newsletter!

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Meet Vicki Knott, P.Eng! Despite being in a line of work made up of just 15% women, Vicki set out to change the oil and gas industry by bringing diverse perspectives and better, safer standards to the field through automation. As a result, CruxOCM (Techstars 2018) was born to close the loop in heavy industrial control rooms to deliver tools to control room operators that have a meaningful impact on heavy industrial operations. Recently, CruxOCM has brought on 2 new mega energy company clients and closed a $17M Series A. They've raised 3 venture capital rounds to date for a total of $27M. ?? Read more about Vicki's journey building CruxOCM and the lessons she's learned along the way. ?? https://tsta.rs/Inx450V6oE5 Audun Abelsnes

Congratulations to the below startups on their recent funding announcements! ?? ?? Twelve (Techstars 2021), a carbon transformation company, raised an additional $83M in Series C. → https://lnkd.in/d3fG_rmz ?? QuSecure?(Techstars 2021), a post-quantum cryptography (PQC) platform, raised $28M in Series A funding.? → https://lnkd.in/ezqkffM7 ?? Mast Reforestation?(Techstars 2016), a post-wildfire reforestation company, raised $25M in Series B round.? → https://lnkd.in/g8Q6SPdY ?? Raenest (Techstars 2022), a global multi-currency accounts platform for individuals and businesses across Africa, raised a $11M Series A round.? → https://lnkd.in/dby-S7xC ?? Alexi(Techstars 2018), an AI litigation platform, secures a $4.5M debt facility.? → https://lnkd.in/gpzvRNv9 ?? muffintech (Techstars 2022), a company developing conversational AI for the insurance industry, secured €3.5M in funding.? → https://lnkd.in/gSEdrmKk Audun Abelsnes | Techstars Space Accelerator | Techstars Berlin

Openly (Techstars 2018), a premium homeowners insurance provider, has raised $193M! ?? Dedicated to modern, transparent coverage, Openly empowers independent agents across the US. In 2024, the company expanded into three more states, bringing its total to 24, and partnered with 50,000 independent agents, with plans to expand. Congrats to Co-Founders Ty Harris and Matt Wielbut! Techstars Boston Accelerator ?? https://tsta.rs/Y1uM50V2ejO

Raising capital is one of the most stressful parts of an entrepreneur’s journey. The more insight and knowledge you have about the fundraising process, the better positioned you’ll be during negotiations with investors. Join the 50,000+ entrepreneurs who have already leveled up their fundraising skills with the FREE Venture Deals online course. Register today! ?? Course kicks off on March 6th, 2025 ?? https://lnkd.in/gKKM5hbi #VentureDeals #Fundraising #FounderLife #Techstars #KauffmanFellows Brad Feld | Kauffman Fellows | Elliott Robinson | Miriam Rivera | Nicole Glaros | Jaclyn Freeman Hester | Jeffrey Harbach

Hiveclass (Techstars 2023), an edtech platform making high-quality physical education accessible to all learners everywhere, raised $1.5M. ?? Founded by Joe Titus and Paul Suhr, Hiveclass hosts online courses for K-12 students to learn about fitness, sports, dance, yoga, nutrition, and mindfulness, and more. The team is focused on enhancing it's teacher portal to increase engagement in their classrooms and develop new services for students with special needs. Hiveclass currently partners with more than 80 educational institutions and has over 13,000 students and teachers on the platform. Read more in TechCrunch. ?? https://tsta.rs/CBJq50V3B8Y Techstars Economic Mobility Powered by Samvid Ventures | Keith Camhi

Meet Laura Epstein, a pilot, aerospace engineer, and founder who's tackling a critical problem: inefficient organ transport. Her company, Pulse Charter Connect (Techstars 2023), is streamlining this complex process, giving patients a second chance at life. Read Laura's inspiring story of overcoming challenges and driving change in Forbes. ?? https://tsta.rs/hN6N50V3a9G