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Central Texas Angel Network

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Austin · Pre-Seed–Series A · 9 people tracked

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CTAN is an independent, nonprofit, member-based angel network founded in 2006 to give Austin-area accredited investors a structured forum to cooperatively source and vet early-stage deals. Its 140 members invest directly into startups and funds, and also mentor entrepreneurs and connect them to business resources. The group emphasizes a proven due-diligence process and aims to generate meaningful investor returns while spurring regional economic growth across Texas. Members come from a broad cross-section of sectors and backgrounds, supporting the early-stage ecosystem in and around Austin.

Invests inSector AgnosticAustinUnited States

Source: firm website, verified Sep 27, 2026.

Stage
Pre-Seed–Series A
HQ
Austin, TX, US
Instruments
Equity
Founded
2006
Tracked investments
139
Unicorns
1
IPOs
4
Acquisitions
4

Team · 9 people

from the firm's website & public directories

What they invest in

from 96 of 139 portfolio companies

Healthtech ×26SaaS ×22Medical Devices ×21Consumer ×20AI & Machine Learning ×18Hardware ×17Biotech ×16Enterprise Software ×16

HQs:United States×78Canada×1Mexico×1

Who they back

founder profiles across 51 portfolio companies
61%
solo founders
31 of 51 mapped founding teams
29%
repeat founders
of 41 founders with career history
~3.5 yrs
old at investment
median across 14 dated deals

Founding team size:solo founder×312 founders×143 founders×44+ founders×2

Where their founders studiedfrom 41 founders with education data

Texas A&M University ×3Texas McCombs School of Business ×3The University of Texas at Austin ×3MIT Sloan School of Management ×2Penn State University ×2Purdue University ×2Rice University ×2Stanford University ×2

What their founders studiedfrom 37 founders with field-of-study data

Computer Science ×9Engineering ×9Business & Management ×8Finance & Accounting ×8Economics ×5Design & Architecture ×2Life Sciences ×2

Where their founders worked beforefrom 41 founders with career history

Amazon ×2Google ×2i2 Technologies ×2IBM ×2Texas Instruments ×2United States Marine Corps ×2University of Pittsburgh ×2

Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program

Techstars ×5

5 founders hold a PhD · 12 hold an MBA (of 40 with degree data)

Investments · 139 tracked

founders shown can be your intro path

By year:2025 · 42024 · 32021 · 12020 · 12019 · 32018 · 22017 · 32015 · 32014 · 121 dated

Phunwarephunware.cominNASDAQ: PHUN

Phunware operates a configurable, multi-tenant Guest Intelligence Platform for resorts and hotels that unifies location, PMS, POS, mobile, and transactional data into a single property model.

AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSTravel & HospitalityAustin, US

Luan D. Dang(Executive Officer)inAlan S. Knitowski(Executive Officer, Director)Matt Aune(Executive Officer)Randall Crowder(Executive Officer, Director)Hans G. Erickson(Executive Officer, Director)Jeremy Krol(Interim Chief Executive Officer and Class I Director)

Co-investorsAnthem Venture Management, LlcScalare PartnersFirsthand CapitalFirsthand Technology Value Fund

Recursion Pharmaceuticalsrecursion.comin𝕏NASDAQ: RXRX

Recursion applies computational and data-driven approaches to biological science, aiming to accelerate drug discovery and develop new treatments.

AI & Machine LearningBiotechData & InfrastructureDeep TechMedical DevicesSalt Lake City, US

Chris Gibson(Co-founder and Chairman of the Board)inBlake C. Borgeson(Executive Officer, Director)inDean Y. Yi(Executive Officer, Director)Najat Khan(Chief Executive Officer)inNajat Khan, Ph.D.(CEO and President)in

Co-investorsDCVC (Data Collective)Lux CapitalBaillie GiffordAdvantage Capital PartnersAir Street CapitalAmplify Partners+18 more

Savarasavarapharma.cominNASDAQ: SVRADec 2019

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 Systemsyorkspacesystems.comNYSE: YSSJan 2015

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)inKevin Messerle(Chief Financial Officer)Monica Palko(Chief Legal and Administrative Officer)Devjyoti Rudra(Chief Supply Chain Officer)

BoardRobert Assenmacher(Director)Willam Bonner(Director)

Co-investorsAE Industrial PartnersRepublic Capital (ex Republic Labs)Space CapitalBlackRock

Adbmadbmtech.com

Austin, US

Mark S. Wochner(Executive Officer, Director)in

BoardJR Garcia(Director)inRina Hartline(Director)John Paulos(Director)Laurence Walker(Director)

Co-investorsGreen Park & Golf Ventures

Addvaluemachineaddvaluemachine.comin

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

AGED Diagnosticsageddiagnostics.com

Developing the first accurate blood test for fatty liver disease.

Co-investorsHow Women InvestIntelligence VenturesMaryland TEDCOTEDCO

Aktekaktek.ioin

AKTEK develops intelligence solutions for security and law enforcement professionals to address threats including conflict, illicit economies, resource exploitation, and organized crime.

CybersecurityData & InfrastructureDefense TechGovTechSaaS

ALM Orthoalmortho.comin

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 Biosystemsaltisbiosystems.comin𝕏Sep 2020

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 LLCCowtown AngelsHatteras Venture PartnersIDEA NCJohnson Venture Partners+1 more

Alzeca Biosciencesalzeca.com

Develops targeted MR imaging agents for early detection of Alzheimer's and other neurodegenerative diseases.

Co-investorsDolby Family Ventures

Aperiomicsaperiomics.com

HealthtechAshburn, US

Crystal Icenhour(Executive Officer, Director)Keith A. Crandall(Director)Eduardo Castro-Nallar(Director)W. Evan Johnson(Director)

Co-investorsThe Launch Place

Atonometricsatonometrics.comin

Kipp & Zonen manufactures precision pyranometers for measuring solar irradiance in photovoltaic system monitoring, meteorological networks, and climate research.

CleantechClimate TechEnergyHardware

Austin Cocktailsaustincocktails.comin

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)in

Better Voicebettervoice.com

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'sboomerangspies.com𝕏

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)inJack Fennell(Executive Officer, Director)Jack Fennel(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)

BoardSabrina Merage Naim(Director)Don Short(Director)Lee Valkenaar(Director)

Co-investorsAssembled BrandsHouston Angel NetworkBoomerang VC

Budurlbudurl.com

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

Candidlygetcandidly.comin𝕏

Candidly provides a platform of AI-powered tools and benefit solutions to help people manage student debt and related financial challenges, offered as a workplace benefit through employers.

AI & Machine LearningFintechHR TechSaaSNew York City, US

Laurel Taylor(Founder)in

Co-investorsBackstage CapitalBoston Harbor AngelsReach CapitalRethink Impact8VCAltos Ventures+10 more

chowboticschowbotics.comin𝕏acquired by DoorDash

The page presented is a DoorDash merchant site promoting its restaurant offerings, including online ordering, delivery, and dine-in booking tools for restaurants and small businesses.

FoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplacesRedwood City, US

Deepak Chandra Sekar(Director)Rick Wilmer(Executive Officer, Director)Cosme Fagundo(Director)Michael Anthofer(Executive Officer)Richard A Page(Director)

Co-investorsGeekdomTechstarsUpslope VenturesFoundry

ClearBladeclearblade.comin𝕏

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 FactoryLead Edge Capital

ClosedLoopclosedloop.ai

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 Groupcmfirstgroup.comin𝕏

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

Co-investorsCapital Factory

CORIT Medicalcoritmedical.comin

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 DevicesMcLean, US

Iyad Saidi, MD, PhD(Founder & Chief Medical Officer)Christian Haller(CEO)in

Co-investorsVirginia Venture Partners

CountertopSmartcountertopsmart.comin𝕏Feb 2024

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

Cuttingedgegamercuttingedgegamer.com

Cutting Edge Gamer (CEG) offered leasing and upgrade programs for high-end PC gaming graphics cards, aimed at PC gamers seeking affordability and upgradability with support services.

ConsumerGamingHardware

Deep Eddydeepeddyvodka.comin

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

Deltadeltadevteam.comin𝕏

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.i&i Biotech FundOost NL

Diesel Labsdiesellabs.comin𝕏Feb 2018

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 Spiritsdulcevidaspirits.com

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

Edhcedhc.comin

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

Endomedixendomedix.comMay 2019

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 ForumGolden Seeds

ENT Vantageentvantagedx.com

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 HealthHealthtechMedical DevicesAustin, US

Joe Skraba(CEO)

BoardDonald Gonzales(Director)Rick Hawkins(Chairman of the Board)

Esosolutionsesosolutions.comin𝕏

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

Floafersfloafers.cominSep 2017

Floafers designs and sells foam-based footwear that combines the styling of driving loafers and boat shoes with water-resistant, scuff-proof, and slip-resistant properties.

ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceHardwareDallas, US

Hayes Brumbeloe(Manager of the LLC)

FlowBelowflowbelow.comin

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

GarageSkinsgarageskins.com

Albany, US

RICHARD LEWIS MEDLEN(Executive Officer, Director)

Goodybaggoodybag.comAcquired

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 CombinatorAgrolimen VenturesFloodgateMicroVenturesMistletoePrimer Sazze Partners

Green Steel Environmentalgreensteelenvironmental.comin

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 Therapeuticsgreenjaytherapeutics.com

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)

GridMatrixgridmatrix.comApr 2024

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-investorsAlumni VenturesCota Capitalfutureland venturesIrishAngels8VC

Haxiothaxiot.comin𝕏

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

Co-investorsGolden Seeds

Healionics, Inc.healionics.comin

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

HEATGENheatgenie.com

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

HUVRDatahuvrdata.comin

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 VenturesHouston Angel NetworkMontrose Lane

Hyper Wearhyperwear.comin

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)

iCHORichorvascular.comin

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

Imperium Technologiesimperiumzone.cominOct 2021

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 ManufacturingCleantechEnergyIoTCedar Park, US

Brad Medford(Co-Founder & CEO)in

BoardClay Davis(Director)Gordon Judd(Co-Founder & Chief Technology Officer)in

Co-investorsAggie Angel NetworkE8 AngelsSWAN Impact Network

Infinite Composites Technologiesinfinitecomposites.comin𝕏

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

Inovuesinovues.comin𝕏

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)inJohn Paulos(Director)

Co-investorsE8 AngelsR/GA VenturesLateral CapitalSaint-Gobain NOVA

Interplay Learninginterplaylearning.comin𝕏

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)inCharlie Plauche(Director)inRichard Waitumbi(Director)Sam Decker(Director)Kimberly Caldbeck(Director)

Co-investorsCathexis VenturesCerity Partners VenturesCowtown Angelsgumi IncOwl VenturesS3 Ventures+7 more

Joyluxjoylux.com𝕏

Joylux develops a line of consumer products focused on women's intimate and pelvic floor health, created with input from an Ob-Gyn to address changes women experience post-delivery and with age.

Direct to ConsumerFemTechWellness & FitnessSeattle, US

Colette Courtion(Founder)inRobert Cross(Director)Richard Boxer(Director)Peter Weiss(Executive Officer)

Co-investorsGoddessHealthtech CapitalHouston Angel NetworkJ-ImpactJ-VenturesMindshift Capital+7 more

Key Verticalkey.coin𝕏

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)in

Co-investors37 AngelsATX Venture PartnersAurum Venture PartnersCitrine AngelsCorsa VenturesEast 11 Ventures+2 more

LogZilla AI Platformlogzilla.netin𝕏

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

lokuloku.com

Loku operates a local search and discovery website covering cities in the United States.

Impact & Social GoodTravel & Hospitality

Eric Sung

Co-investors500 Global

Member Logindealum.comin𝕏

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+14 more

Meshifymeshify.comin𝕏

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

Milkifymilkify.mein

Milkify is an FDA-registered, GMP-certified service that freeze-dries parents' breast milk into shelf-stable powder using a contact-free process, extending its shelf life by up to three years.

ConsumerFemTechHealthtechHouston, US

Berkley Kristina Johnson Luck(Executive Officer, Director)Pedro Rossi Silva(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardZachary Ellis Jr.(Director)

Co-investorsAggie Angel NetworkBand of AngelsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)Houston Angel NetworkSouth Loop Ventures

Mixbookmixbook.comin𝕏

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)in

Co-investorsFounderPartnersLevel EquitySteamboat Ventures Asia Management, Ltd.

NanoMedical Systemsin

Implanted drug delivery platform customizable to dose, duration, size and shape.

HealthtechAustin, US

Randal Goodall(Executive Officer)Yashvinder Sabharwal(Executive Officer, Director)

BoardJeffrey H. Margolis(Director)Mario Reimers(Director)Gene D. Betts(Director)

Nanomedsysnanomedsys.com

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

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Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.

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PhunwareNASDAQ: PHUNRecursion PharmaceuticalsNASDAQ: RXRXSavaraNASDAQ: SVRAYork Space SystemsNYSE: YSSchowboticsacq. by DoorDashOnespotacq. by IgniteTech

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Frequently asked questions

How many investments has Central Texas Angel Network made?
Central Texas Angel Network has 139 tracked investments, 8 of which have exited, including 4 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, Geekdom, among 188 tracked co-investors.

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