OAKLAND (March 12, 2024)

Techstars Oakland powered by J.P. Morgan is proud to announce its latest cohort of 24 startups. They are deeply connected to their problem, obsessed with their customers, and take pride in continuous learning. 

Our mission here extends beyond nurturing these promising ventures; we’re also dedicated to investing in Oakland's growth and creating a significant impact on The Town. Techstars Oakland offers unparalleled mentorship, resources, and support, with the goal of not only accelerating these startups' growth, but also contributing to Oakland's economic and social progress.

Embracing diversity and inclusion within the startup ecosystem is a cornerstone of our philosophy at Techstars Oakland. We are committed to backing founders from underrepresented groups, recognizing that true innovation transcends traditional barriers. Our dedication to nurturing a diverse array of entrepreneurs underscores this belief.

Our partnership with J.P. Morgan emphasizes this commitment. They acknowledge the critical role that diversity and inclusion play in fostering innovation and growth, providing a comprehensive range of services including banking, wealth management, and advisory solutions. Together, our efforts are aimed at not only fostering successful startups, but at cultivating a more inclusive and innovative future for Oakland and the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Join us at our Demo Day on May 30th, 2024 to see all that they have accomplished over the next three months. And now, without further delay, let's introduce the Spring Class of 2024 at Techstars Oakland powered by J.P. Morgan! 

-NSG 

Afford Health (San Francisco, CA)

Helping patients plan, track, and manage out-of-pocket medical bills.

AWEAR (San Francisco, CA)

Awear is a smart ear cuff and the first EEG wearable designed for everyday use and continuous tracking of brainwaves to enhance mental wellness and reduce stress and anxiety

Blank Labs (Los Angeles, CA)

ConductorOS by Blank Labs is an iOS and MacOS guide that links to your apps and turns tasks into decisions to handle busywork.

Cicada (Los Angeles, CA)

Helping live musicians earn more money by selling directly to audiences + real-time broadcasted interactives (like singalong lyrics and CTAs).

Circle+ (San Francisco, CA)

Circle+ builds digital humans called co.founders that take the drudgery out of tracking metrics so that startups can focus on nailing them.

ClubReq (Phoenix, AZ)

Hiring platform with a focus on speedy turnaround from application to interview.

DubPrime (San Jose, CA)

Debt capital and decisioning solution for banks, credit unions, and fintechs powered by explainable AI underwriting.

Goohaus (Santiago, Chile)

AI-powered virtual home for users to test personalized furniture and home goods synced to retailer’s inventories. 

GyftGram (New York City, NY)

GyftGram is reinventing loyalty for restaurants through an AI driven platform designed to increase their profit margins faster. Patrons receive unique digital assets catered to their personal preferences so they can be provided with memorable experiences that make them want to return.

Korzo Inc (Palo Alto, CA)

AI financial advisor for individuals.

LexIQ (Washington, DC)

Helping legal departments process, review, and understand details on commercial real estate agreements using generative AI.

Lexir (Lisbon, Portugal)

Direct to consumer distribution and sales for independent alcohol brands.

Mindhelpa (London, UK)

Personalized and affordable online group therapy.

Pair Anything Inc (Davis, CA)

Increasing retail wine sales by providing a digital assistant for their shoppers with wine pairing.

Positive Finance (San Francisco, CA)

Platform for employees to save and invest in sustainability and impact programs; selling via ESG consulting firms and impact networks.

Regfyl (Lagos, Nigeria)

Compliance software for financial institutions in Africa to combat crime.

Rondah.ai (Toronto, Canada)

AI receptionist for dental practices.

Runbear (Seoul, South Korea)

Low-code builder (= Zapier) for developers working with LLMs to integrate with Slack, Zendesk, email, etc.

ThryftShip (Athens, GA)

Commercial shipping for Instagram second-hand sellers and small businesses.

Travaras (San Francisco, CA)

Marketplace for regenerative travel experiences, connecting conscious consumers to travel accommodations and activities that have a net positive impact on the people and places they're visiting.

Trinium Labs (San Jose, CA)

Simplifying complex financial indicators to make trading decisions easier for novice and pro investors.

TUX  (New York City, NY)

Insurance for RSU compensation.

Wage (Atlanta, GA)

Competitive finance game.

WebVizio (Pittsburgh, PA)

Helping web design studios cut client revision and communication time with AI-powered workflows.

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