Techstars Atlanta Powered by Cox Enterprises has announced the 10 startups that have earned spots in its 2022 accelerator program.

Based out of Ponce City Market in Midtown, Techstars Atlanta is a 13-week program that helps founders build their professional network, receive individualized support and grow their business. Over the past seven years, Techstars programs powered by Cox have helped launch 100 companies and raised more than $210M. 

The 10 companies for 2022 are part of a landmark class for Techstars and Cox Enterprises. They include the 100^th company to participate in Techstars Atlanta and Techstars Impact. In addition, nine of the companies have diverse founding teams.

"I'm excited to work with such a varied set of companies with a diverse set of founders," said Tim Dorr, managing director of Techstars. "They are covering a wide range of markets, technologies and perspectives, and are working to solve all kinds of different problems."

A key cornerstone of the Techstars program is one-on-one mentorship, provided by Cox Enterprises team members, local Atlanta business leaders and the broader Techstars Network. The program will help the companies with network-building, education and opportunity creation. This work culminates in Demo Day Oct. 17, when the 10 companies present their progress to investors and supporters.

The investments Techstars and Cox Enterprises have made in the Atlanta startup ecosystem have had a major impact and will continue to produce some of the highest quality startups in the region. Fifty percent of the entire portfolio is based in Atlanta.

"Our 2022 cohort features seven Atlanta-based teams," said Kim Mackenzie, Atlanta venture lead for Cox Enterprises. "This didn't happen by accident; when we put out the call for applications, Atlanta showed up and brought its best."