Central Texas Angel Network
Angel networkAustin · Pre-Seed–Series A · 9 people tracked
Investment thesis
CTAN is a member-based angel network that provides a structured forum for accredited investors, family offices, and funds to cooperatively source and vet early-stage investment opportunities in the Austin region. Founded on the belief that early-stage investing can yield meaningful returns while driving regional economic growth, CTAN's members invest directly into startups and funds and also mentor entrepreneurs, connecting them to business resources. The organization supports the Texas startup ecosystem and economy through capital and expertise.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 9 people
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What they invest in
from 89 of 126 portfolio companiesSaaS ×23Healthtech ×22Medical Devices ×21AI & Machine Learning ×18Consumer ×18Biotech ×16Enterprise Software ×16Hardware ×15
HQs:United States×66Canada×1Mexico×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 42 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×272 founders×103 founders×44+ founders×1
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
Investments · 126 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 22024 · 22019 · 32018 · 22017 · 32015 · 315 dated
Savara is a biopharmaceutical company developing treatments for autoimmune pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (autoimmune PAP) and other rare lung diseases.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesAustin, US
Matt Pauls(Chair of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer)inMike Ciesla(Executive Officer)Badrul Chowdhury(Executive Officer)inSantosh J. Vetticaden(Executive Officer)Gregory D. Gorgas(Executive Officer)Patrick Keran(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsBain Capital Life SciencesGreen Park & Golf VenturesKeiretsu ForumMoore Venture PartnersNew Enterprise Associates (NEA)
York Space Systems designs and manufactures satellite platforms, spacecraft components, and ground infrastructure for operating large constellations, targeting defense and government missions.
Defense TechHardwareSpace TechDenver, US
Dirk Wallinger(Director)
BoardRobert Assenmacher(Director)Willam Bonner(Director)Brad Wilford(Director)
Co-investorsAE Industrial PartnersRepublic Capital (ex Republic Labs)
Austin, US
Mark S. Wochner(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJR Garcia(Director)inRina Hartline(Director)John Paulos(Director)Laurence Walker(Director)
Co-investorsGreen Park & Golf Ventures
A generative AI platform designed to assist sales teams with lead generation, call analysis, and sales coaching, built with emphasis on data security and compliance.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareFintechHR TechSaaSSales Tech
ALM Ortho designs and manufactures patient-matched orthopedic implants engineered from CT scan data for complex reconstructions, revision surgeries, tumor resections, and irregular bone defects, working directly with surgeons.
HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesScarborough, US
Paul DeJuliis(Executive Officer, Director)Brian McLaughlin(Executive Officer, Director)inChristian Haller(Director)
BoardGeorge Hager(Director)Jeffrey Laniewski(Director)
Co-investorsKeiretsu Forum
Altis Biosystems builds RepliGut®, human intestinal tissue models grown from human intestinal stem cells that provide human-relevant preclinical data for drug absorption, metabolism, toxicity, and disease modeling.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesDurham, US
Christopher Sims(Executive Officer)inJimmy Smedley(Executive Officer)inSamuel Franklin(Director)Joseph McMahon(Director)Michael Biron(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardChristopher Perkins(Director)
Co-investorsAtlanta Technology AngelsCheckmate Capital Group LLCIDEA NCJohnson Venture PartnersVentureSouthHatteras Venture Partners
Co-investorsDolby Family Ventures
HealthtechAshburn, US
Crystal Icenhour(Executive Officer, Director)Keith A. Crandall(Director)Eduardo Castro-Nallar(Director)W. Evan Johnson(Director)
Co-investorsThe Launch Place
Kipp & Zonen manufactures precision pyranometers for measuring solar irradiance in photovoltaic system monitoring, meteorological networks, and climate research.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardware
Austin Cocktails makes canned, full-strength cocktails at 12.5-15% ABV using premium spirits and natural ingredients sweetened with organic agave.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
Jill Burns(Co-founder)inKelly Gasink(Co-founder)
BetterVoice provides a second phone number that works through a mobile app and web dashboard, letting users make and receive calls and texts, forward calls, and get voicemail-to-text transcripts.
ConsumerSaaS
Boomerang's produces Australian-inspired frozen meat pies and handheld meal options sold in the frozen food aisle.
Advanced ManufacturingConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechAustin, US
Lance McInnes(Executive Officer, Director)Jack Fennell(Executive Officer, Director)Jack Fennel(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardSabrina Merage Naim(Director)Don Short(Director)Lee Valkenaar(Director)
Co-investorsAssembled BrandsHouston Angel Network
BL.INK provides link management and QR code generation, including short links, dynamic links, and GS1 Digital Link/Digital Product Passport microsites that let brands connect products to consumer experiences.
Enterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsCorsa Ventures
Candidly develops AI-powered solutions and intelligence tools for managing student debt and financial wellness.
AI & Machine LearningFintechSaaS
Laurel Taylor(Founder)in
Co-investorsBackstage CapitalAltos VenturesSalesforce Ventures
FoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesSaaSRedwood City, US
Deepak Chandra Sekar(Director)Rick Wilmer(Executive Officer, Director)Cosme Fagundo(Director)Michael Anthofer(Executive Officer)Richard A Page(Director)
Co-investorsGeekdomTechstarsUpslope Ventures
ClearBlade provides AI-powered software for industrial-scale IoT and edge computing, including device connectivity, digital twins, automated workflows, and edge AI decision-making.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareIoTAustin, US
Eric M. Simone(Executive Officer, Director)inDavid Aaron Allsbrook(Executive Officer)
BoardMatthew P. Clark(Director)Jan H. Lindelow(Director)
Co-investorsCorsa VenturesCapital Factory
Closedloop.ai is a team-based platform for agentic software development that enables teams to define requirements, create implementation plans, and ship code collaboratively with AI agents, with full visibility and review gates before execution.
AI & Machine LearningDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareAustin, US
David DeCaprio(Executive Officer, Director)Andrew Eye(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardMarcus Bartram(Director)inIan Sigalow(Director)inGraham Brooks(Director)in
Co-investors.406 VenturesBreyer CapitalGreycroftJoyance PartnersMeridian Street CapitalOssian Capital+1 more
CM First develops code analysis software for organizations modernizing legacy mainframe and COBOL systems, helping reduce project costs by up to 80%.
Cloud ComputingDeveloper ToolsEnterprise SoftwareGovTechSaaSAustin, US
John Rhodes(Founder and Chief Technologist)in
CORIT Medical develops a Class I single-use, handheld surgical device for inferior turbinate reduction, a procedure used to relieve nasal obstruction and improve breathing.
HealthtechMedical Devices
CountertopSmart provides countertop installation and renovation services, offering customers instant cost estimates and material options like quartzite, granite, and marble.
Construction TechE-commerceRetail TechAustin, US
Steve Schaffer(Director)Zachary House(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsTechstars
Co-investorsHouston Angel Network
Deep Eddy Vodka produces premium vodka made with real ingredients, marketed as a lifestyle brand centered on fun and social enjoyment.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerAustin, US
Co-investorsDynabrand Ventures
Delta Development Team manufactures temperature-controlled medical transport and storage devices, including smart blood coolers and autonomous refrigeration units, for healthcare facilities and blood banks.
HardwareHealthtechLogistics & Supply ChainMedical Devices
Co-investorsAggie Angel NetworkAZ Venture Capital Inc.
Diesel Labs uses synthetic focus groups and AI-driven conversation analysis to provide real-time audience intelligence, feeding curated data into models for consumer research, marketing, and content strategy.
AI & Machine LearningMarketing TechMedia & EntertainmentBoston, US
Anjali Midha(CEO)in
Co-investorsBeacon AngelsExcelestar VenturesGolden SeedsKern Venture Group
Dulce Vida produces certified organic tequila made from 100% blue weber agave grown in Jalisco, Mexico, distributed for consumers seeking premium, handcrafted spirits.
ConsumerFoodTechJalisco, MX
Co-investorsMoonshots Capital
Lantern is a specialty care platform that connects members with top-rated local providers for surgery, cancer treatment, and infusion therapy, negotiating rates 55% lower than traditional insurance to make care affordable.
Digital HealthHealthtechInsurTechMedical DevicesSaaS
Co-investorsTEXO Ventures
Endomedix is developing PLEXimine, a technology platform based on polysaccharide chemistry that lets surgeons form structured medical devices in situ during procedures.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesNew MaterialsMontclair, US
Piyush M.(Founder)inWeiliam Chen(Director)James R. Pastena(Director)John M. Abrahams(Director)Richard Russo(Executive Officer, Director)Richard Olson(Director)
Co-investorsHouston Angel NetworkKeiretsu Forum
ENTvantage Dx develops rapid, in-office diagnostic tests for primary care physicians and otolaryngologists to identify the causes of ear, nose, and throat illnesses.
BiotechDigital HealthMedical DevicesAustin, US
Joe Skraba(CEO)
BoardRick Hawkins(Chairman of the Board)
ESO provides a data platform and software ecosystem for emergency response and healthcare organizations, including fire departments, EMS agencies, hospitals, and government bodies.
Digital HealthGovTechSaaS
FlowBelow makes aerodynamic products for trucks and trailers — including quick-release wheel covers, drive wheel fairings, and fender and slider kits — that reduce fuel consumption and emissions.
CleantechHardwareMobility & TransportationAustin, US
Joshua Butler(Executive Officer, Director)Bruce Maurer(Executive Officer)inKyle Walker(Executive Officer)
BoardJohn Paulos(Director)Lee Aaronson(Director)
Co-investorsPlexus Capital
Goodybag operates a marketplace connecting offices with restaurants for food delivery and catering services, allowing businesses to order meals for meetings and events while providing restaurants a platform to list their catering offerings.
Enterprise SoftwareSaaSAustin, US
Jay Panchal(Founder/CEO)inOm Panchal(Founder)inJag Santha(Founder)in
Co-investorsY Combinator
Green Steel Environmental develops PSR™, a non-hazardous alternative to chemical treatments for removing phosphorus and sulfur from wastewater at treatment facilities.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechImpact & Social GoodNew MaterialsBoulder, US
Co-investorsRockies Venture Club
GreenJay Therapeutics is a late-stage pharmaceutical company reformulating existing drugs to improve clinical outcomes for hematological diseases.
BiotechHealthtechHouston, US
Vassil Tzenov(Vice President & Chief Financial Officer)Donald Payne(CEO (deceased))Tommy Lee(Director)Michael Thomas Redman(Executive Officer, Director)Borje Andersson(Director)James Donald Payne(Executive Officer)
GridMatrix is a cloud-based software platform that turns existing roadway sensors into continuous data streams on traffic congestion, signal performance, emissions, and safety.
AI & Machine LearningMobility & TransportationSaaSCupertino, US
Nicholas D'Andre(Chief Executive Officer)inDarcy Hoellwarth(General Counsel)Scott Hazard(Chief Operating Officer)
Co-investorsCota Capitalfutureland venturesIrishAngels8VCLaunch Angels Funds
Digi provides end-to-end LoRaWAN solutions for enterprise IoT deployments, enabling organizations to deploy and scale low-power wide-area networks for sensor communications across industries including agriculture, manufacturing, logistics, and environmental monitoring.
Enterprise SoftwareHardwareIoT
Healionics develops STARgraft, a synthetic vascular graft built on its STAR biomaterial scaffold that resists occlusion and infection to create a reliable bloodstream access site for kidney dialysis patients.
BiotechMedical DevicesNew MaterialsSeattle, US
Buddy Ratner(Director)Mike Connolly(Executive Officer, Director)inAndrew Marshall(Director)Max Maginness(Executive Officer)
BoardRyan Takeuchi(Director)Arthur Coury(Director)
Co-investorsAlliance of AngelsBand of AngelsiSelect FundKeiretsu ForumNW Angel
HeatGen produces a self-heating packaging technology for ready-to-drink beverages using solid-state thermal reactions.
FoodTechHardwareNew MaterialsAustin, US
Brendan Coffey(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardDavid Steakley(Director)Anthony Wright(Director)Matt Gase(Director)Joe Canterbury(Director)
Co-investorsHouston Angel NetworkKeiretsu Forum
HUVRdata provides drone-based inspection solutions and reliability intelligence software for industrial enterprises.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareIoTAustin, US
Robert R. Baughman(Manager)Benjamin J Williams(Manager)Roger J. Pipes(Director)Joe Rempe(Director)Ryan Gurney(Director)Rosa McCormick(Director)
Co-investorsTexas HALO FundTexas Ventures
Hyperwear designs weighted fitness gear including adjustable weighted vests, workout sandbags, and ruck packs for strength training, rucking, running, and low-impact resistance training.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerSports TechAustin, US
Denver Fredenburg(Executive Officer, Director)inShari Joseph(Executive Officer, Director)inDirk Buikema(Executive Officer, Director)inMark T. Raines(Executive Officer)
BoardJoel Trammell(Director)Joe Plastino(Director)
iCHOR develops minimally-invasive mechanical thrombectomy systems for treating peripheral vascular occlusions, converting traditional open surgical techniques into endovascular procedures for patients with arterial and venous disease.
HealthtechMedical DevicesNorth Webster, US
Dr. Troy Long(Founder)Tim Blair(Founder)inJEFF BLAIR(Executive Officer, Director)in
Co-investorsAlliance of AngelsBand of Angels
Co-investorsKeiretsu ForumTemerity Capital Partners
Imperium Technologies builds an integrated electro-mechanical steam trap paired with a real-time steam system intelligence platform to detect and manage steam system waste, faults, and emissions.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechEnergyIoT
Co-investorsAggie Angel NetworkSWAN Impact NetworkE8 Angels
Infinite Composites designs, manufactures and analyzes composite pressure vessels for aerospace, aviation, defense, bulk gas transport and vehicular transportation applications.
CleantechDefense TechEnergyNew MaterialsSpace TechTulsa, US
Co-investorsIrishAngelsTechstars
INOVUES makes non-invasive glazing retrofit systems that upgrade existing building facades and windows to improve energy efficiency and cut carbon emissions without replacing the original components.
CleantechClimate TechPropTechHouston, US
Anas Al Kassas(Executive Officer, Director)inAhmad Atwan(Director)John Paulos(Director)
Co-investorsR/GA Ventures
Interplay Learning builds online skilled trades courses designed and delivered by industry experts and instructional designers, covering foundational technical knowledge and real-world applications for technicians.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareFuture of WorkHR TechSaaSAustin, US
Douglas Donovan(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardIan Chiu(Director)Charlie Plauche(Director)Richard Waitumbi(Director)Sam Decker(Director)Kimberly Caldbeck(Director)
Co-investorsCathexis VenturesCerity Partners VenturesOwl VenturesS3 VenturesSierra VenturesSJF Ventures+3 more
KEY provides curated luxury vacation rental homes in Steamboat Springs, Colorado and other destinations, with professionally managed properties and concierge services.
ConsumerMarketplacesTravel & HospitalitySteamboat Springs, US
Kim Lalande(Founder + CEO)
Co-investorsATX Venture PartnersAurum Venture PartnersCitrine AngelsCorsa VenturesEast 11 VenturesHouston Angel Network+2 more
LogZilla is an AI-powered log management and observability platform that replaces legacy SIEM tooling with a modern alternative designed to reduce costs and accelerate incident response.
AI & Machine LearningCybersecurityData & InfrastructureEnterprise Software
Clayton Dukes(Founder, CEO)inPete Willis(Co-Founder, Sales)Richard Piotrowski(Co-Founder, COO)in
Dealum provides software tools for business angel networks and investor groups to manage operations, collaborate, and streamline deal-making processes.
Enterprise SoftwareFintechSaaS
Rain Kivisik(Founder)
Co-investorsAggie Angel NetworkAngel ForumBusiness Angels Club Berlin-Brandenburg e.V.Dakar Network Angels (DNA)DanBANDelaware Crossing Investor Group+12 more
Meshify builds an end-to-end IoT sensor and analytics solution for the insurance industry, providing water leak and burst pipe detection along with a dashboard and mobile app for install and monitoring.
AI & Machine LearningInsurTechIoTHouston, US
Lewis Wight(Executive Officer, Director)inGrant F.(COO)Dane Witbeck(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsHouston Angel NetworkMercury Fund
Mixbook provides a platform for creating and sharing photo books and digital memory products, enabling users to capture and preserve personal stories and memories.
ConsumerCreator EconomyDirect to ConsumerE-commerceBerkeley
Andrew Laffoon(Co-Founder and CEO)inAryk Grosz(Co-Founder)
Co-investorsFounderPartners
NanoMedical Systems develops subcutaneous implantable drug-delivery devices built on its nStrada nanofluidics platform, which uses arrays of precision nanochannels to provide long-term, constant release of small molecules, peptides, and proteins for chronic therapies.
BiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesAustin, US
Co-investorsHemisphere Ventures LLCHouston Angel NetworkSpace Capital
Neuraptive is a biotechnology company staffed by professionals with expertise in research and development, manufacturing, and commercialization in the pharmaceutical industry.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesLouisville, US
David Jackson(Executive Officer, Director)Gino DiSciullo(Director)Randy Hubbell(Director)
BoardGreg Parekh(Director)Ivan Gergel(Director)in
Co-investorsNew Rhein Healthcare Investors, LLC
NeuroIntact develops VCool, a portable system for precise core body temperature modulation in hospitalized patients.
HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesBaltimore, US
Bryan Nicholson(Founder & CEO)in
BoardBill Niland(Chairman)Robert Kline(Board Member)
Co-investorsRiptide Ventures
Tracking and monitoring solutions for transportation, logistics, and delivery companies.
CybersecurityLogistics & Supply ChainAustin, US
Antonio Arocha(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Elom Tsogbe(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRoss Buhrdorf(Director)Gordon Daugherty(Executive Officer)Rogelio de los Santos(Director)Kip McClanahan(Director)
Co-investors500 GlobalSilverton Partners
On The Dot Woman is a digital media platform featuring advice, interviews, and content focused on women in business and professional development.
ConsumerCreator EconomyMedia & Entertainment
Onespot is a U.S. provider of a content marketing platform for brands and publishers.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentSaaSAustin, US
Nathan Matthew Cohen(Executive Officer, Director)Matt CohenSteven C Sachs(Executive Officer, Director)Eric Vaughan(CEO)inIan Clarke
BoardRalph Mack(Director)
Co-investors500 Global
Ordoro provides ecommerce fulfillment software that consolidates shipping, inventory management, and order workflows into one system, integrating with sales channels and shipping carriers.
E-commerceLogistics & Supply ChainSaaSAustin, US
Jagath Narayan(Executive Officer, Director)inNaruby Schlenker(Executive Officer, Director)inSangram Kadam(Director)in
Co-investors500 Global
Phoenix PharmaLabs is a pharmaceutical company that welcomes inquiries from organizations seeking business relationships and potential opportunities.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesWoods Cross, US
John Lawson(Founder)Timmy Chou(Chief Financial Officer)Lawrence Toll(Chief Neuropharmacologist)Chris Tew(Vice President)Bill Crossman(CEO)Mr. Crossman(CEO)
Pinwheel manufactures smartphones and smartwatches designed for children and teens, featuring parental controls, app curation, contact safeguards, and location tracking.
ConsumerHardware
Co-investorsCircadian VenturesNotable CapitalAmex VenturesCoatue ManagementFirst Round CapitalFranklin Templeton+4 more
Co-investorsGeekdomKnockout Capital
Plnar offers an AI platform for property insurance claims and inspections that uses smartphone imagery to capture and create 3D models of interior and exterior spaces.
AI & Machine LearningInsurTechPropTechSaaS
Co-investorsDallas Venture CapitalGeekdomManchesterStory Group, LLCColopl Next
PredxBio develops tissue analysis software that uses spatial multi-omics data to identify biomarkers and inform drug development decisions.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechMedical Devices
S. Chakra Chennubhotla(Chief Executive Officer & Co-founder)inD. Lansing Taylor(Co-founder, Scientific & Business Advisor)inMichael J. Becich(Co-founder, Scientific Advisor)inJeffrey L. Fine(Co-founder, Scientific Advisor)inB. Dusty Majumdar(Chief Executive Officer)inJoe Camaratta(Sr. VP Business Development)in
Co-investorsEmerging VenturesKeiretsu ForumNewlin Investment Company LLCNW Angel
PreFix offers a membership-based home maintenance service that coordinates repairs, preventive maintenance, and contractor access for homeowners.
B2B MarketplacesConsumerIoTMarketplacesPropTechAustin, US
James Bilodeau(Founder and CEO)in
Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersFirebrand VenturesForefront VentureMatchstick VenturesMoonshots CapitalNewlin Ventures+1 more
Rebel Medicine develops preclinical investigational drugs and wound care products designed to provide pain relief without opioids.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesSalt Lake City, US
Brett Davis(Executive Officer, Director)inCaleb Lade(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardJohn Poyhonen(Director)Kevin Passey(Director)Mai Nguyen(Director)
Co-investorsUtah Innovation Fund
Recursion applies artificial intelligence and large-scale data analysis to accelerate drug discovery and development.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechMedical DevicesSalt Lake City, US
Chris Gibson(Co-founder, Chairman of the Board)in
Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)Lux CapitalBaillie GiffordAir Street CapitalAmplify PartnersCatalio Capital Management, LP+8 more
The page hosts content for "Cakhia TV," a Vietnamese-language site for free live streaming of football/soccer matches from leagues such as the Premier League, World Cup, EURO, and UEFA Champions League, with Vietnamese commentary, match schedules, standings, results, and betting odds analysis.
ConsumerMedia & EntertainmentSports Tech
Rocket Dollar is a platform enabling investors to hold alternative investments within retirement accounts, offering access to asset classes beyond traditional stocks and bonds.
FintechAustin, US
Henry Yoshida(Co-founder & CEO)Thomas Young(Co-founder & VP Marketing)Henry Yosida(CEO)
Co-investorsHDS CapitalMoneta VCPrimetime Partners
Dallas, US
Farrukh Malik(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsPerot Jain
Decoy Therapeutics is a biotechnology company developing Designable Multi-Antivirals (D-MAVs), peptide conjugate antivirals built on its AI-enabled IMP³ACT platform to target viral mechanisms conserved across multiple viruses.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechHealthtech
Co-investorsDellin Investments
SignUp.com provides free online sign-up sheets that help youth sports teams and organizations coordinate volunteers, snacks, carpools, and events.
ConsumerEdTechFuture of WorkMarketplacesSaaS
Karen Bantuveris(CEO)
Co-investorsFf Venture CapitalFresco Capital
SpayVac develops a single-dose vaccine platform for fertility management in production animals, including applications for boar taint prevention in swine, population control in bison, and sterility in farmed fish.
AgTechBiotechHealthtechImpact & Social GoodMadison, US
Thomas D'Orazio(Executive Officer, Director)Mark Fraker(VP – Operations)Ursula Bechert(VP – Research & Development)inTom(CEO)Tina(Chief Operating Officer)in
BoardJeffrey Rusinow(Director)
Co-investorsSerra Ventures
Steelhead Composites designs, manufactures and tests lightweight composite pressure vessels for aerospace, energy and transportation.
Golden, US
Andrew Coors(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)John Cronin(Executive Officer)STEVE HUGHES(Director)
BoardKaren Howlett(Director)Tim Reeser(Director)
Co-investorsDenver VenturesHouston Angel NetworkRockies Venture ClubWorldQuant Ventures
Still Austin produces whiskey and related spirits products sold through an online shop.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechAustin, US
Cleveland SealsChris Seals
Summer is a financial wellness platform that helps individuals reduce student loan debt by guiding them through federal repayment, forgiveness, and savings programs.
FintechHR TechSaaS
Swirltex manufactures modular wastewater treatment skids that use Direct Crossflow Filtration technology to reduce energy consumption and membrane fouling while increasing treatment throughput.
Advanced ManufacturingCircular EconomyCleantechClimate TechEdmonton, CA
PeterDominik
BoardTom MiesnerDr. Terry MahDr. John Paulos
Co-investorsForesightVectors Angel
TEKVOX manufactures pre-configured audiovisual systems designed for standardized, easy-to-use operation in government, corporate, higher education, and K-12 environments.
EdTechEnterprise SoftwareHardwareAustin, US
Ernest Michael Slattery(Executive Officer, Director)James Reinhart(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardRobert Hollingsworth(Director)Stuart Sorensen(Director)
Televero is a physician-led behavioral health platform delivering online therapy, counseling, psychiatry, and neurotesting with same-day and same-week appointment availability across 20+ states.
Digital HealthHealthtechMental Health
Co-investorsTEXO Ventures
BiotechAustin, US
Laura Bosworth(Executive Officer, Director)Rick Schultz(Director)
Tot Squad provides support services for expecting and new parents through expert guidance, AI-powered tools, and a network of trusted resources across pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenthood.
ConsumerDigital HealthHealthtechMarketplacesWellness & FitnessLos Angeles, US
Jen Beall Saxton(Founder & CEO)
ThisWay Global builds sovereign AI infrastructure and enterprise technology solutions for businesses, governments, and research institutions, including GPU orchestration and workforce development products.
AI & Machine LearningCloud ComputingEnterprise SoftwareAustin, US
Angela Hood(Founder)in
Co-investorsGeekdom
Trace Orthopedics is developing a device and technique (the Trace Method) to repair partially torn tendons back to bone through a needle inserted through the skin, avoiding open or arthroscopic surgery and general anesthesia.
HealthtechMedical DevicesPhiladelphia, US
William B. Morrison(Co-Founder & Medical Director)Adam Greenspan(President & CEO)
Co-investorsDelaware Crossing Investor Group
True Made Foods makes no-sugar condiments—including ketchup, BBQ sauces, and rubs—sweetened with fruits and vegetables such as butternut squash, carrots, and apples instead of refined or artificial sweeteners.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTechAlexandria, US
Abraham Kamarck(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardRichard Scheiner(Director)
Co-investorsBlack Jays VenturesSiddhi Capital
UnaliWear makes the Kanega Watch, a wearable medical alert device for seniors that offers voice-activated help, automatic fall detection, and a swappable battery system connected to a US-based 24/7 emergency monitoring center.
Digital HealthHardwareHealthtechWellness & FitnessAustin, US
Jean Anne Booth(Founder and CEO)inBrian Kircher(Co-founder & SMTS)inMarc DeVinney(Executive Officer)in
BoardWilliam Lyon(Director)Ricky Solomon(Director)
Co-investorsAstiaKeiretsu ForumPortfoliaSocial StartsTrue Wealth Ventures
Vaccine Systems develops SureVax, an automated vaccine reconstitution and preparation system with temperature monitoring and data tracking, aimed at reducing waste and error in mixing modified live virus and freeze-dried vaccines.
AgTechHealthtechMedical Devices
Bob Livolsi(President & CEO)
Vertify offers an all-in-one revenue operations automation platform that collects, translates, cleanses, orchestrates, and reports customer data across sales, marketing, and customer success systems.
Data & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaSSales Tech
Wayne Lopez(CPO)Gabriel Pineda(CFO)Craig Alford(VP of Engineering)Brandon Bruce(VP, Customer Success)
Co-investorsDragonXFulcrum Equity Partners
VISIE develops computer vision systems for surgical robotics that enable real-time visual tracking of patient anatomy without requiring reference pins or arrays.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareMedical DevicesRoboticsAustin, US
Aaron Bernstein(Executive Officer, Director)Doug Fairbanks(CEO)
BoardJonathan Black(Director)Lon White(Director)Addie Harris(Director)
Co-investorsCartmell Ventures
Wenzel Spine is a medical technology company that develops and manufactures products for minimally invasive spine surgery, including stand-alone spine fusion devices.
Advanced ManufacturingBiotechHardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesAustin, US
William Wilson(Executive Officer)Chad Neely(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardPhillip Hodges(Director)Jerry DeVries(Director)inRussell C. Joseph(Director)Warren Neely(Director)
Co-investorsiNetworksRedmont CapitalTEXO Ventures
Elevate K-12 provides live teaching services to K-12 schools and districts across the United States, addressing teacher shortages by expanding access to qualified educators in classrooms.
EdTech
Ysiad Ferreiras(CEO)
Co-investorsIrishAngelsMichigan Capital Network
Co-investorsOMX Ventures
Zilker Beer is a craft brewery based in Austin that produces award-winning beers and operates a taproom, founded by three local entrepreneurs who transitioned from a garage hobby to a professional operation in 2015.
ConsumerFoodTechAustin, US
Patrick ClarkForrest ClarkMarco Rodriguez
Co-investorsAper VenturesArray Ventures Management LlcBeyond Next VenturesCuriosity VCDniproEoniq.fund+13 more
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- How many investments has Central Texas Angel Network made?
- Central Texas Angel Network has 125 tracked investments, 3 of which have exited via acquisition or IPO, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Central Texas Angel Network invest at?
- Central Texas Angel Network invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Central Texas Angel Network focus on?
- Central Texas Angel Network focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Central Texas Angel Network located?
- Central Texas Angel Network is headquartered in Austin, US.
- Who does Central Texas Angel Network co-invest with?
- Central Texas Angel Network most often shares deals with Houston Angel Network, Keiretsu Forum, Techstars, among 146 tracked co-investors.
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AirTree Ventures runs Pathfinders, a free four-week in-person program in Sydney for young builders (high-school graduates up to age 23) to work on a real product, access the AirTree team and founders, and build a peer network.
August Capital is a venture capital firm that invests in a small number of companies, providing hands-on support to entrepreneurs building their businesses.
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B Capital is a global investment firm backing early to late-stage technology innovators across technology, healthcare, and energy & resilience sectors.