Help increase the GDP of the internet. Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Dublin, the company aims to increase the GDP of the internet.

Sectors: IT services

Techstars program helping remarkable teams scale through a connected, energizing, and community-driven experience. This hybrid accelerator program is funded in partnership with Grinnell College and focused on startups addressing innovations across a broad technology landscape. Affiliate partners, The University of Iowa and Iowa State University, contribute mentorship and ecosystem support as well. If you're team is ready to make a ruckus, let's build together. #GiveFirst Entrepreneurship, Startups, and Venture Capital

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

Make something people want. Y Combinator is the leading startup accelerator for entrepreneurs. Since 2005, YC has invested in over 4,500 companies, including Airbnb, Dropbox, Stripe, Reddit, Instacart, DoorDash, and Coinbase. Today, YC has built the most powerful startup community in the world alongside the products and programs to support founders for the life of their company.

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC