Henna, a Techstars portfolio company and a startup with deep ties to Portland State University, is proud to announce its acceptance into the inaugural University of Southern California (USC) and Techstars Digital Economy Program. This 13-week, in-person accelerator at USC’s University Park Campus (March 10th – June 5th, 2025) will provide Henna with up to $120,000 in funding, comprehensive mentorship, and invaluable access to the vibrant USC ecosystem.
By joining this highly competitive program, Henna aims to accelerate its growth and further refine its cutting-edge, no-code auditing solution. Designed to help organizations rapidly identify and address risks that could lead to discrimination lawsuits and confidential data leaks, Henna’s technology will now benefit from hands-on workshops, masterclasses, and one-on-one mentor sessions with industry experts and university leaders.
“Being selected for the USC and Techstars Digital Economy Program is a game-changer for Henna,” said Arsh Haque, Founder & CEO of Henna. “The opportunity to tap into USC’s resources and Techstars’ global network will help us make a massive leap in scaling our solution, driving growth, and better serving organizations concerned about legal and data security risks.”
With a proven track record of Techstars companies raising capital—74% within three years and an average initial raise exceeding $1M—Henna is poised for rapid success as it leverages this accelerator experience to drive innovation and market impact.
For more information about Henna and its journey with Techstars, please visit www.askhenna.com.
About Henna
Henna is a startup offering fast, affordable audits that help organizations identify and mitigate risks related to discrimination lawsuits and confidential data leaks. As a Techstars portfolio company, Henna harnesses cutting-edge simulation-based technology to deliver comprehensive risk assessments in just 24 hours.
About the USC and Techstars Digital Economy Program
USC and Techstars have joined forces to launch a 13-week, on-campus accelerator program designed for innovative pre-seed companies. The program provides up to $120,000 in funding, office space, curated mentorship, and access to Techstars’ global network—empowering startups across bioscience, engineering, AI, healthcare, deep tech, and media technology to make a quantum leap in their business.