Peachscore and Washington Technology Industry Association Partner to Strengthen Support for Startup Founders

Peachscore, the world’s largest data-driven startup accelerator, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with the Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA), a leading technology business association dedicated to empowering founders, founders’ teams, and tech companies across Washington state and beyond.

WTIA has been a cornerstone of the Pacific Northwest technology ecosystem for decades, bringing together more than 1,000 member companies ranging from early-stage startups to established tech leaders. As a non-profit trade association, WTIA delivers programs, services, and networks that help founders accelerate growth, access capital, build talent pipelines, and shape public policy in a way that advances the broader technology community. WTIA’s initiatives include founder cohort programs with mentorship, workshops, investor and industry connections, and discounted services that reduce operating costs for young companies. Through these efforts, WTIA fosters collaboration and equips startups with the tools they need to succeed and scale.

The partnership between Peachscore and WTIA is designed to expand the reach of both organizations’ founder support ecosystems. Peachscore brings its global, data-driven accelerator model, including AI-powered benchmarking, business intelligence, investor visibility to over 30,000 investors, expert mentorship, and curated startup perks, into the Washington technology community. WTIA brings deep regional expertise, established programming such as founder cohorts and education series, and an expansive network of technology leaders and corporate partners. Together, this collaboration will equip founders with broader access to capital, strategic insights, talent resources, and community.

Through this partnership, founders within the WTIA community gain increased visibility into Peachscore’s data-driven accelerator and the opportunity to take advantage of exclusive WTIA promotions when applying to and enrolling in the Peachscore program. This collaboration makes it easier for WTIA founders to access Peachscore’s platform, insights, and support as they prepare to scale and engage with investors.

At a time when founders must navigate rapidly shifting markets and competitive fundraising environments, this collaboration creates a support infrastructure that helps entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.

“Our partnership with WTIA is a great step in our mission to expand access to high-impact resources, insights, and networks for founders,” said Peyman Shahmirzadi, Co-Founder and COO of Peachscore. “By working with WTIA, we are creating greater visibility into Peachscore’s data-driven accelerator and giving WTIA founders a clear opportunity to learn about our program, evaluate the fit, and apply when it aligns with their growth stage and goals.”

“We are thrilled to partner with Peachscore to bring even more powerful, data-driven resources to Washington’s startup founders,” said Koki Sato, Program Manager of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at WTIA. “This collaboration combines Peachscore’s cutting-edge AI benchmarking, global investor network, and accelerator expertise with WTIA’s deep regional programs and community connections, and gives our founders enhanced tools to benchmark their progress, access capital, attract talent, and scale successfully in today’s competitive landscape.”

The Peachscore and WTIA partnership reflects a shared commitment to building thriving, inclusive technology ecosystems where founders from all backgrounds can access the tools, mentorship, and opportunities they need to succeed.

About WTIA

The Washington Technology Industry Association (WTIA) is a 501(c)(6) not-for-profit member trade association that operates as part of a consortium that includes a regulated 501(c)(9) association health plan and Portalus, a for-profit corporation providing 401(k) and healthcare services to small and medium-sized companies. Together, they create pathways for companies to grow, innovate, and compete on a global scale.

WTIA is the trade association in Washington state that serves the local tech ecosystem through policy and advocacy to help maintain the state as a hub for innovation, workshops and accelerators to help entrepreneurs launch their businesses, and employee benefits programs that enable startups and small and medium businesses to grow. 

About Peachscore

Peachscore is a data-driven accelerator platform that leverages data intelligence, automation, and human expertise to empower early-stage companies globally at scale. The program runs 12 cohorts annually, each featuring a 12-week accelerator experience that culminates in a graduation certificate endorsed by global partners, demo day, and a full year of ongoing support from the time of enrollment. Founders gain access to AI-powered benchmarking, business intelligence, market insights, mentorship, over $3.5M in perks, and 4X investor visibility to more than 30,000 investors via the integration with Dealum. Additionally, they benefit from industry-leading 500+ hours of office hours for mentorship, detailed pitch deck reviews, and potential connections with investors for funding, corporations for customer acquisition, and government agencies for expansion opportunities.

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Peachscore Website: https://peachscore.com/

Peachscore LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/peachscore/

WTIA Website: https://www.washingtontechnology.org/‍

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