eBay Ventures Partners With TechStars On Pre-Seed Accelerator Program

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eBay Ventures is partnering with TechStars to launch Future of Ecommerce pre-seed accelerator program for early stage startups.

Techstars and eBay Announce Partnership to Launch Techstars Future of Ecommerce powered by eBay
eBay, a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world, and Techstars, the most active pre-seed investor in the

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--eBay, a global commerce leader that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world, and Techstars, the most active pre-seed investor in the world that provides access to capital, programming and connections to early-stage entrepreneurs, announce Techstars Future of Ecommerce powered by eBay, a new accelerator program designed to support startups working on innovative technologies that will help shape the future of ecommerce.

Techstars Future of Ecommerce powered by eBay brings together eBay’s commitment to powering innovation to make selling and buying more equitable, attainable and sustainable with Techstars’ accelerator model that has helped build thousands of successful companies...

...The 13-week accelerator program will be hybrid, allowing founders the flexibility to participate both in-person in San Francisco and remotely at various points throughout the duration of the program. This ensures the program remains accessible to a diverse range of startups and entrepreneurs, regardless of their stage, circumstances or location. Startups interested in the accelerator are encouraged to visit Techstars Future of Ecommerce powered by eBay to learn more. Applications will be accepted through July 5, 2023 at 11:59pm PST.

The program is focused on startups with innovative technologies that are shaping the future of Ecommerce, including AI, Web3, privacy, security, and infrastructure. Participants will receive the support needed to succeed in the rapidly evolving Ecommerce market through access to mentors, thought leaders, and investors from both Techstars and eBay.

Applications are being accepted through July 5th and interested startups can apply here:

Techstars Future of Ecommerce powered by eBay
This program, partnered with eBay, is focused on startups with innovative technologies that are shaping the future of Ecommerce, including AI, Web3, privacy, security, and infrastructure. Participants will receive the support needed to succeed in the rapidly evolving Ecommerce market through access…
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Avatar Placeholdercwi10 hours ago
  1. Start building out the brand and promoting the heck out of Canadian sellers to our domestic market. Work with Federal/Provincial level governments in the push to build a strong presence here in Canada.

  2. Add other calculated shipping options than Canada Post UPS/FedEx for domestic shipping - partner with couriers nationwide, leverage agreements and software integrations with courier reseller platforms such as Stallion Express. Build out a crowd sourced network using national/regional retail locations as drop points for rural regions, leveraging transport networks to move packages to courier pickup points, akin to the UK courier model but adapted to the Canadian realities.

  3. Create a centralized international shipping clearing house to aide micro businesses with affordable shipping rates and customs clearance to avoid pitfalls and complexities (akin to US eIS).

  4. Bring features forward to the platform from other localizations, such as prepaid best offer acceptance, etc.

Avatar PlaceholderMotif123415 hours ago
Great article. I believe I have been caught up in this situation. I bought a small item on ebay from a private seller and paid £2.70 postage. They used the ebay labels system. It was tracked through royal mail. I was then asked by royal mail to pay an extra £3.50. I did this, as I wanted the goods and thought maybe the seller had forgotten the postage- human error, which i could get back. It wasn't the sellers fault or mine, but something between ebay and royal mail. Never had that problem in 4 years on ebay with 100 per cent positive feedback for myself. This happened between the 27th April and 7th May 2025. I asked for a refund for postage from ebay, offering all the details and they have refused. To add to the insult, I paid buyer protection, which is useless.
Avatar PlaceholderNone Such2 days ago
Hopefully this provision will survive through the Senate. I had previously written my Senator to support, unfortunately he responded that he does not support because repeal would add to deficit.