Techstars London runs on the standard Techstars deal, which is worth setting out in full: USD 20,000 for 6% of the company, plus a USD 100,000 convertible note. That is roughly USD 120,000 against a stake of six per cent, and the note converts later. It is dilution in exchange for capital and the Techstars network, not a grant.
The programme is thirteen weeks and founders relocate to London for it. The 2027 cycle runs from 8 March to 3 June 2027, ending with a demo day on the closing day.
Applications close on 18 November 2026, three and a half months before the cohort starts.
What it actually costs you
The valuation is the cheque divided by the equity - our arithmetic, not the programme's claim.
How applications work
Techstars runs a thirteen-week accelerator in London on its standard terms: roughly USD 120,000 made up of USD 20,000 for 6% equity plus a USD 100,000 convertible note. Founders relocate for the programme, which finishes with a demo day. Six percent is a meaningful stake, so the trade-off is dilution in exchange for capital and the Techstars network.