# Techstars Investor, program ยท [Programs and community](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/community) A global startup investor and [accelerator](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/accelerator) operator. Its Oklahoma connections include the [Build in Tulsa Techstars Accelerator](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/build-in-tulsa-techstars-accelerator) and an investment in [Tobe Energy](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tobe-energy). **For example:** A [founder](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/founder) compares Techstars [accelerator programs](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/accelerator) and the Oklahoma companies it has backed. ## Applying Application status unknown [Official application page](https://www.techstars.com) Checked 2026-11-15. Official site: ## Connects to (3) - [Startup ecosystem](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/startup-ecosystem): The people, money and organizations in one place that help new companies start and grow. - [Build in Tulsa Techstars Accelerator](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/build-in-tulsa-techstars-accelerator): An accelerator that Techstars, a company that runs accelerators in many cities, ran in Tulsa with Build in Tulsa. - [Tobe Energy](https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/tobe-energy): An Oklahoma City company developing electrolyzers, machines that split water into hydrogen and oxygen. ## Sources - - - - > This glossary is plain-language orientation, not legal or financial advice. Before you decide on a company structure, a contract, taxes or a fundraising deal, talk with a lawyer or an accountant. Map view: https://ecosystem.samcarlton.com/techstars