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Flashstarts is a Cleveland-based business startup accelerator focused on unique and innovative uses of software and technology. Flashstarts has deep expertise in startups, Enterprise and Healthcare IT, mobile, digital publishing and media, and high-bandwidth applications. The Flashstarts model relies on rapid cycles of feedback and iteration, customized guidance from dedicated coaches, and an extensive network of top-tier, experienced mentors. The Flashstarts Summer Accelerator program concludes with a “Demo Day” where the teams pitch their companies to potential investors and customers. For more information, visit www.flashstarts.com.
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Overview
Location
United States, Ohio, Cleveland
Employees
1-10
Phone
+1 216-220-0200
Founded date
2013
Investment Type
Accelerator
Funds raised 2
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| May 9, 2017 | $5M | Flashstarts Launches $5M Cleveland200 Fund |
Mentions in press and media 11
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| Jan 9, 2018 | Cleveland founder shares what his startup community gets right and wrong | We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 - 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today! I’ve had a front-row seat to Cleveland’s startup ... |
| Jan 9, 2018 | Cleveland founder shares what his startup community gets right and wrong | I’ve had a front-row seat to Cleveland’s startup community for the past 12.5 years — as an early employee, founder, executive, educator, and member of various startup-oriented organizations. Things sure have changed since 2005, when there w... |
| Dec 18, 2017 | Why Ohio health care startups saw a 206% funding increase in 2017 | We are excited to bring Transform 2022 back in-person July 19 and virtually July 20 - 28. Join AI and data leaders for insightful talks and exciting networking opportunities. Register today! While there are a number of Midwestern cities tha... |
| Dec 18, 2017 | Why Ohio health care startups saw a 206% funding increase | While there are a number of Midwestern cities that are home to promising health care startups, including Minneapolis and Chicago, Ohio is quickly positioning itself as a major player. The state has seen an influx of funding to health care a... |
| Dec 18, 2017 | Why Ohio health care startups saw a 206% funding increase in 2017 | While there are a number of Midwestern cities that are home to promising health care startups, including Minneapolis and Chicago, Ohio is quickly positioning itself as a major player. The state has seen an influx of funding to health care a... |
| Oct 24, 2017 | Why Millennials Are Moving to Downtown Cleveland | What was once the 5th largest city in the country is now a midsize city with a small town feel. The people of Cleveland, Ohio take great pride in building their city and supporting the businesses in their hometown. What you might not see be... |
| May 9, 2017 | Flashstarts Launches $5M Cleveland200 Fund | Flashstarts, Inc., a Cleveland, OH-based startup accelerator, has launched Cleveland200, a $5m micro-venture fund focused on high-growth startups. Led by CEO Charles Stack, and COO Shannon Lyons, Flashstarts is focused on disruptive ideas i... |
| Aug 13, 2015 | Why this founder left Cleveland for Philadelphia | Joan Soskin got her start in tech in Cleveland. The Minnesota native and Duke grad went to Ohio for an industrial supply company’s management program but ended up cofounding a startup instead, under the mentorship of the cofounders of Cleve... |
| Mar 20, 2014 | Beyond the lemonade stand | How to teach high school students about lean startups While the Lean LaunchPad class has been adopted by Universities and the National Science Foundation, the question we get is, “Can students in K-12 handle an experiential entrepreneurship... |
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FAQ about FlashStarts
When was FlashStarts founded?
FlashStarts was founded in 2013.
What funds has FlashStarts raised?
FlashStarts has announced 2 funds on Parsers VC, among them a $5M fund on May 9, 2017.
What has the press written about FlashStarts?
Parsers VC has collected 11 articles mentioning FlashStarts, among them “Cleveland founder shares what his startup community gets right and wrong” (Jan 9, 2018) and “Cleveland founder shares what his startup community gets right and wrong” (Jan 9, 2018).
Is FlashStarts still active?
Yes, FlashStarts is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Oct 18, 2018.