Houston Angel Network
Angel networkHouston · Pre-Seed–Growth · 17 people tracked
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Investment thesis
The Houston Angel Network (HAN) is a non-profit angel investing organization focused on strengthening the innovation ecosystem by providing founders and startups with capital and mentorship.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 17 people
from the firm's website & curated
Founder mafia
3 people who came through Houston Angel Network went on to found or lead other companies.
What they invest in
from 102 of 121 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×39Medical Devices ×25AI & Machine Learning ×22Hardware ×22Deep Tech ×21SaaS ×21Biotech ×18Consumer ×18
HQs:United States×61Canada×2Germany×1Ecuador×1Türkiye×1
Who they back
founder profiles across 62 portfolio companiesFounding team size:solo founder×412 founders×133 founders×8
Where their founders studiedfrom 39 founders with education data
The University of Texas at Austin ×3Carnegie Mellon University ×2Colorado State University ×2Rice Business ×2Tufts University ×2University of Houston ×2
What their founders studiedfrom 41 founders with field-of-study data
Engineering ×14Business & Management ×8Life Sciences ×7Computer Science ×5Economics ×4Finance & Accounting ×2Politics & Policy ×2
Where their founders worked beforefrom 42 founders with career history
Aquent ×2Chevron ×2MD Anderson Cancer Center ×2University of Michigan ×2
Accelerator rootsportfolio companies that came through a program
9 founders hold a PhD · 12 hold an MBA (of 43 with degree data)
Investments · 121 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBy year:2025 · 12024 · 12023 · 12022 · 22019 · 32017 · 12016 · 12015 · 111 dated
CorInnova develops a minimally invasive, non-blood contacting cardiac assist device designed to treat acute heart failure patients who cannot use existing solutions.
Deep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesHouston, US
John Criscione(Director)inWilliam Altman(Executive Officer, Director)inDennis Robins(Director)Boris Leschinsky(Executive Officer)Clarice Motter(Executive Officer)Keith Svagerko(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsKeiretsu ForumTMC Venture FundCowtown AngelsHarvard Business School Alumni Angels of Greater New YorkWellcome TrustAggie Angel Network+1 more
15Five provides a strategic performance management platform that helps businesses track employee engagement, performance, and retention through tools like performance reviews, goal tracking, and AI-powered manager coaching.
AI & Machine LearningHR TechSaaSSan Francisco, US
David Hassell(Executive Officer, Director)inShane Metcalf(Director)inNazar Ivanivin
BoardBrent Hill(Director)inMatthew Cowan(Director)in
Co-investors500 GlobalBling CapitalChaifetz GroupConnetic VenturesConvergeEdison Partners+11 more
23andMe operates a research platform that collects genetic data from millions of users to advance genomic research and health discovery.
BiotechDigital HealthDirect to ConsumerHealthtechLongevityMountain View, US
Anne Wojcicki(Co-founder & CEO)inLinda Avey(Co-founder)Paul Cheung(Co-founder)Andrew Page(Executive Officer, Director)Kathy Hibbs(Executive Officer)in
BoardEsther Dyson(Director)in
Co-investorsAllied Venture PartnersCivilization Ventures Management, LlcEQUIAMFirebolt Ventures Management Company, LlcG SquaredInvestX+13 more
Adient Medical develops absorbable medical devices, including implants designed to remain safe and effective during their useful lifetime and then dissolve on their own, avoiding removal procedures and related complications.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesPearland, US
Mitchell Eggers(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMichael Hogan(Director)Robert Tucci(Director)
Co-investorsBroadview VenturesTexas HALO FundTexas Ventures
AgileDD offers a human-guided AI platform that ingests unstructured technical documents (PDFs, images, MS Office files, including handwriting via OCR) and extracts, indexes, and searches them using generative AI, machine learning, and RAG.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsACADEMY INVESTORAIN Ventures
AI Driller provides a cloud-based operations platform for drilling and completions teams to plan, engineer, monitor, and execute wells in a single interface.
EnergyEnterprise SoftwareSaaS
Co-investorsCortado Ventures
Amplified Sciences is a clinical-stage diagnostics company that has developed an ultra-sensitive optical reporter platform for multi-omics diagnostic tests, aimed at helping clinicians detect, treat, and monitor difficult diseases.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesWest Lafayette, US
Diana Caldwell(Executive Officer, Director)inVincent Jo Davisson(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAndrew Cothrel(Director)inWade Lange(Director)Robert Saunders(Director)
Co-investorsBeni Venture CapitalElevate VenturesGravity VenturesIU VenturesFlywheel FundOCA Ventures
AnaOno designs post-mastectomy and post-surgery bras and breast forms for breast cancer survivors and people recovering from surgery, offering intimates for recovery and everyday wear.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFemTechPhiladelphia, US
Dana Kasse Donofree(Founder)inHarvey Hoffman(Director)W. Morgan Churchman(Director)
BoardSusan Nethero(Director)in
Co-investorsBroad Street AngelsGolden SeedsRobin Hood Ventures
Arovia manufactures Splay, a portable display device that combines a collapsible screen with ultra-short-throw projection technology for productivity, presentations, and entertainment.
ConsumerDeep TechHardwareNew MaterialsHouston, US
Alex(Co-founder, Optical Engineer)George(Co-founder, Mechanical Engineer)Alexander David Wesley(Executive Officer, Director)Taylor Yoke(Executive Officer, Director)Rahul Chandra(Executive Officer)Wesley D Alexander(Executive Officer, Director)
Co-investorsBoot64 VenturesTexas HALO Fund
BiologicsMD is a preclinical therapeutic company developing patent-protected recombinant fusion proteins that target the parathyroid hormone receptor for treatments in hair loss, bone disorders, and oncology.
BiotechHealthtechFayetteville, US
J. David Owens(Executive Officer, Director)Robyn Goforth(Executive Officer)Rob Gensure(Executive Officer)
BoardRamsay Ball(Director)Calvin Goforth(Director, Promoter)Lynn Kirkpatrick(Director)
Co-investorsConnecticut InnovationsRobin Hood Ventures
Bodhi is a design-focused software company that provides customer experience software for the residential solar industry, using data automation and behavioral science to engage homeowners.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechEnergySaaS
Scott Nguyen(CEO)Kay Paulus(Head of Engineering)inJana LG(Head of Design)Stefanie Naden(Head of Customer Success)inJeff Bennett(Head of Product)in
Co-investorsClean Energy VentureSWAN Impact NetworkClean Energy Ventures
Medical device company developing cardiovascular diagnostic solutions.
Osteoboost is an FDA-cleared bone health solution designed for postmenopausal women with osteopenia.
BiotechFemTechHealthtechLongevityMedical DevicesRedwood City, US
Dr. Dan Burnett(Founder & CEO of Theranova and Osteoboost Co-Founder)Dr. Shane Mangrum(PM&R Physician and Osteoboost Co-Founder)Laura Yecies(Chief Executive Officer & President)in
BoardMichael Jaasma(Chief Scientific Officer and Osteoboost Co-Founder)inJohn Osborne(Director)
Co-investorsAmbit Health VenturesEsplanade VenturesBand of AngelsIT-Farm CorporationPortfoliaReno Seed Fund+1 more
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 BrandsCentral Texas Angel NetworkBoomerang VC
MMT develops nondestructive testing instrumentation to measure mechanical properties of oil and gas pipelines without service interruption, using patented frictional sliding technology and AI modeling.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnergyHardware
CellChorus develops a visual AI platform called TIMING that performs high-throughput dynamic analysis of single cells, measuring cell activation, killing, and movement over time for biopharmaceutical research.
AI & Machine LearningBiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical DevicesHouston, US
Dan Meyer(Founder)inNavin Varadarajan(Founder)inLaurence Cooper(Co-founder & Board Chair)inRebecca Berdeaux(Chief Scientific Officer)in
Co-investorsBreakout VenturesTexas HALO FundY Combinator
ChowCall is a veteran-owned food ordering and delivery app that provides doorstep delivery from local restaurants to military bases and surrounding communities.
FoodTechLogistics & Supply ChainMarketplaces
Douglas G Richardson developed a patented animation technology for visual content creation, used by smartphone manufacturers and content platforms globally.
HardwareMedia & Entertainment
Douglas G Richardson
Co-investorsTexas HALO FundBaylor Angel Network
ClearCam develops ClearScope, an in-vivo laparoscope cleaning device that keeps the surgical camera lens clear during laparoscopic procedures.
HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesAustin, US
John Uecker, M.D.(Executive Officer, Director)inDouglas Stoakley(Executive Officer, Director)inFrank Barbella(Director)John Uecker(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardBill Hale(Director)David Laverty(Director)
Co-investorsKeiretsu ForumTexas HALO Fund
Cognition Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing zervimesine (CT1812), an investigational once-daily oral small-molecule therapy designed to protect brain synapses by blocking toxic protein oligomers.
BiotechHealthtechPittsburgh, US
Susan Catalano(Executive Officer, Director)inSusan Catalano, Ph.D.(Co-founder)Lisa Ricciardi(Chief Executive Officer)inHarold Safferstein(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardNada Jain(Director)Franz Hefti(Director)
Co-investors3E Bioventures CapitalAtlanta Technology AngelsiNetworksDolby Family VenturesGolden Seeds
Cognota provides a platform for learning and development (L&D) and talent professionals to manage workforce development and transformation.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareHR TechSaaSToronto
Ryan Austin(Founder)inDavid Sikora(Director)
BoardLaura Lenz(Director)
Co-investorsBlossom Street VenturesDifferential VenturesMaRS Investment Accelerator Fund (IAF)TIA VenturesBDC Capital CorporationGrotech Ventures+1 more
Conversifi is a video-chat platform that pairs university language learners with fluent peers for real conversations, with instructor-assigned discussion topics from conversation guides mapped to textbooks and OER materials.
EdTechSaaS
Steven Krubiner(Founder)in
Co-investorsBoro CapitalNext Coast Ventures
Corveus Medical develops a minimally-invasive catheter-based treatment that deactivates a sympathetic nerve branch to address heart failure progression.
HealthtechMedical DevicesHouston, US
Tyler Melton(Founder)inIshan Kamat(Chief Medical Officer)inByron Smith(VP of Engineering)in
Co-investorsAggie Angel NetworkY Combinator
Davidson Instruments designs and licenses fiber optic pressure measurement systems for harsh industrial environments including downhole oil and gas and power generation applications.
Deep TechEnergyHardware
Direct Kinetics (DKS) develops radioisotopic batteries based on beta-emitting isotope power sources, designed to provide continuous power for decades in an ultra-light form factor.
Deep TechHardwareSpace Tech
Co-investorsAggie Angel Network
DrillDocs provides computer vision technology for offshore drilling teams, enabling real-time monitoring of drilling operations through its CleanSight platform that analyzes drilled cuttings and wellbore conditions.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechEnergyIoTHouston, US
Calvin Holt(Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer)inFrancois Ruel(Co-Founder & Chief Science Officer)in
Edge Energy builds power infrastructure technology that generates reliable three-phase power from single-phase supply, avoiding costly grid upgrades.
CleantechEnergyHardware
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-investorsCentral Texas Angel NetworkKeiretsu ForumGolden Seeds
Everix manufactures high-performance, affordable optical filters for applications in medical, energy, automotive, and consumer electronics sectors.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareMedical DevicesNew Materials
Hooman Banaei(Founder | CEO | CTO)in
Co-investorsAggie Angel NetworkJohnson Venture PartnersKeiretsu ForumNeer Venture Partners
Exum develops the Massbox, a laser ablation laser ionization (LALI) analytical instrument for scientific labs that improves ionization efficiency and ease of use.
Deep TechHardwareNew MaterialsDenver, US
Michael A Minyard(Executive Officer)inJames Thorson(Executive Officer, Director)Jeffrey Williams(CEO/CTO)inStephen Strickland(Director)
BoardPaul Giovacchini(Director)Doug Campbell(Director)
Co-investorsBand of AngelsCaruso VenturesCortado VenturesFortySix Venture Capital
Feel Therapeutics develops digital biomarkers and digital health solutions for mental health treatment, designed to function as standalone programs or alongside medications.
BiotechDigital HealthHealthtechMental HealthSan Francisco, US
Georgios Eleftheriou(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Charalampos Tsirmpas(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Irini Fragkiskou(Executive Officer)
BoardVica Manos(Director)inMichel Vounatsos(Chairman of the advisory board, former CEO of Biogen)in
Co-investors2045 VenturesAnthemis VentureGenesis VenturesMetavallon VCPrime Movers Lab
FluxWorks develops magnetic gearing technology for motion systems, replacing traditional mechanical gears with contactless magnetic solutions.
Advanced ManufacturingDeep TechHardwareRoboticsTexas, US
Bryton Praslicka(Chief Executive Officer)
BoardBradley Harrison(Director)in
Co-investorsACADEMY INVESTORAggie Angel NetworkAIN VenturesScout VenturesScout VenturesMichigan Capital Network
Galen Data, Ltd (acquired by Matrix One in December 2024) offers Matrix Connect, a cloud connectivity platform for medical devices that provides a native SDK, web API, configurable dashboards, and compliance frameworks aligned with IEC 62304, HIPAA, GDPR, FDA, and EU MDR.
Cloud ComputingDigital HealthMedical DevicesHouston, US
Abbasi N. Dhilawala(Executive Officer, Director)Christopher G. DuPont(Executive Officer, Director)Alexander L. Condon(Executive Officer)
Co-investorsTamiami AngelTexas HALO Fund
Gecko Robotics builds robots equipped with sensors and cameras to inspect industrial structures like boilers for structural defects, replacing dangerous manual inspections at height.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningDeep TechRoboticsPittsburgh, US
Jake Loosararian(Founder/CEO)inTroy Demmer(Founder/COO)in
BoardGaetano Crupi(Director)inAndrew Davis(Director)inTrae Stephens(Director)in
Co-investorsAlpha PartnersBase Venture Management, Inc.Drive CapitalFifth Down CapitalFormula VCFriends Family Capital+19 more
Greasebook is mobile production software for independent oil and gas operators, letting field pumpers submit gauge data, run tickets, and tank readings from any phone so production numbers reach the office in real time.
Health Hero is an enterprise platform that turns employee health actions into tokenized, on-chain assets and rewards, offering a private-label real-world-asset (RWA) toolkit, AI-powered dashboards, and a marketplace for trading tokenized organizational assets.
Crypto & Web3Enterprise SoftwareWellness & Fitness
Anthony Diaz(Founder)
Co-investorsCalifornia Technology VenturesEmerging VenturesNeer Venture PartnersOne Planet GroupPortfoliaShoreline Venture Management+4 more
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-investorsCentral Texas Angel NetworkKeiretsu Forum
Hello Divorce offers hourly divorce mediation, with mediators who work with both parties to reach agreements that comply with state rules and avoid court.
ConsumerLegalTechMarketplacesSaaSAlameda, US
Erin Levine(Founder)in
Co-investorsCitrine AngelsEvolution VC PartnersLightbankSwizzle VenturesThe Artemis Fund
Hoth builds augmented reality software for healthcare providers to assist with viewing and performing medical procedures.
Digital HealthHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsLighthouse Network Ventures Llc
HugeDomains is a domain name registrar and broker offering over 4 million premium domains, primarily .com extensions, with a focus on quality names, competitive pricing, and customer service.
B2B MarketplacesE-commerceMarketplaces
Andrew Reberry(Founder)in
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-investorsCentral Texas Angel NetworkTexas HALO FundTexas VenturesMontrose Lane
Interobio Systems develops stem-cell-derived human intestinal organoids that include functioning neurons, blood vessels, muscle, and intestinal lining for use in preclinical drug testing.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtech
Charlie Childs(CEO)inMadeline Eiken(CTO/COO)inJason Spence(CSO)
Co-investorsMichigan Rise
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 CapitalJ-ImpactMindshift CapitalNext Wave ImpactOverton Venture Capital+6 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)in
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Co-investors37 AngelsATX Venture PartnersAurum Venture PartnersCentral Texas Angel NetworkCitrine AngelsCorsa Ventures+2 more
Knightscope develops autonomous security robots and related technology for physical security and public safety applications.
AI & Machine LearningDefense TechHardwareRoboticsMountain View, US
Stacy Dean Stephens(Executive Officer)William Santana Li(Chairman & Chief Executive Officer)in
Co-investorsStructural CapitalTrans-it Capital
Lazarus 3D produces patient-specific, 3D-printed anatomical models made from soft synthetic polymers that mimic human tissue, under its FDA-cleared Pre-Sure platform, so surgeons can rehearse incisions, sutures, and complex procedures before operating.
HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Jacques Zaneveld(Founder & CEO)inCheri Waddell(VP of Pre-Sure Products)inDr. Jaques Zaneveld, Ph.D(Founder & CEO)in
Co-investorsEast Post Road Ventures
LegWorks develops prosthetic knee devices, specifically the ATK HydraPro, for individuals with lower limb amputations.
HardwareHealthtechMedical DevicesToronto, CA
David Green(Co-Founder)Emily Lutyens(Co-Founder)inJan Andrysek(Chief Technology Officer)Brandon Burke(Chief Executive Officer)
BoardJonathan Hera(Director)
Co-investorsToronto Innovation Acceleration Partners
Liberate Medical develops VentFree, a non-invasive respiratory muscle stimulator that uses neuromuscular electrical stimulation to contract abdominal wall muscles in synchrony with exhalation in mechanically ventilated patients.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesCrestwood, US
Angus McLachlan(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardAndrew Offer(Director)inCedric Francois(Director)John Landry(Director)John Moore(Director)Rod Wolford(Director)
Co-investorsBluegrass Angel VentureKeyhorse CapitalPEGASUS CAPITALScientific Health Development
Light Line Medical develops visible light technology for catheters that reduces infections and improves patient outcomes in minimally invasive medical procedures.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtechMedical Devices
Kevin Shifrinin
Co-investorsAstiaCANTILEVER INVESTORS
A beverage company offering herbal tea-based drinks in subscription format.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerFoodTech
JuanNico
Co-investors37 AngelsBoston Impact Initiative (BII)
LoCI Controls provides real-time monitoring and control systems for landfills to increase methane gas capture and reduce emissions.
CleantechClimate TechHardwareIoTSaaSSomerville, US
Melinda Hale(Executive Officer)Peter Quigley(CEO and Chairman)Andrew Campanella(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardSvenErik Karlsson(Director)
Co-investorsConvergeLaunchCapitalLaunch Capital
Marietta Cookies bakes and delivers handcrafted cookies in flavors such as chocolate chip, Danish butter, candy chip, sugar wafers, and palmiers.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Gerardo Garciain
Mars Materials develops technology to produce carbon-negative acrylonitrile, using captured CO2 to make chemical products that act as carbon sinks.
CleantechClimate TechNew Materials
Aaron Fitzgerald(CEO)Kristian Gubsch
Co-investorsJuniper
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Materna Medical develops medical technologies to address pelvic health needs in obstetrics and gynecology.
FemTechHealthtechMedical DevicesMountain View, US
Tracy MacNeal(Chief Executive Officer)in
BoardAriella Golomb(Director)Peter Wyles(Director)Arthur Reidel(Director)Jim Bochnowski(Director)Patrick Jamp(Director)
Co-investorsAzure Ventures GroupBand of AngelsCitrine AngelsTexas HALO FundGolden SeedsWavemaker Three-Sixty Health
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.Central Texas Angel NetworkDakar Network Angels (DNA)DanBAN+14 more
MemComputing develops semiconductor chips and software based on a patented memcomputing computing paradigm for optimization, AI, and high-performance computing applications.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareSemiconductorsSan Diego, US
Dr. Fabio Traversa(CTO)Dr. Massimiliano Di Ventra(Board member)Fabio Lorenzo Traversa, Ph.D.(Cofounder, Chief Technology Officer, Board Director)John Beane(CEO)
Merge EDU is a web-based 3D learning platform for K-12 classrooms, offering a library of interactive 3D objects, science simulations, and real Earth data along with AI-assisted tools for students to create, scan, and generate 3D models.
AI & Machine LearningEdTechSaaSSan Antonio, US
Franklin L(Founder)
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-investorsCentral Texas Angel NetworkMercury Fund
MetOx develops high-temperature superconductor (HTS) wire technology that enables efficient power transmission with minimal resistance or loss.
Deep TechEnergyNew MaterialsHouston, US
Dr. Ignatiev(Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer)
Co-investorsDns CapitalKoch Disruptive TechnologiesSafar PartnersCrosscut VenturesNew System Ventures
Metric Medical Devices develops internal bone fixation implants designed to accelerate healing and reduce non-union complications in orthopedic extremity procedures.
HealthtechMedical Devices
A marketplace connecting families planning quinceañera celebrations with vendors such as venues, photographers, caterers, and decor suppliers, while offering product shopping and event planning tools.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceMarketplaces
Co-investorsRockies Venture Club
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 AngelsSouth Loop Ventures
MITO Material Solutions develops patented hybrid additive technology that enhances fiber-reinforced composites and thermoplastics by functionalizing materials like graphene oxide and biomaterials, serving the manufacturing industry.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechClimate TechDeep TechNew MaterialsStillwater, US
Haley Marie Keith(Executive Officer, Director)inKevin Keith(Director)Steve Hulme(Director)
BoardMahdi Ghazizadeh(Director)Richard J. Diemer, Jr.(Director)Joel Neale(Director)
Co-investorsCitrine AngelsCortado VenturesElevate VenturesEvergreen Climate InnovationsHG VenturesMichigan Capital Network+2 more
navify Clinical Hub (from Roche Diagnostics) is a clinical software platform for oncology care teams that supports multidisciplinary tumor board workflows, centralized patient data, care coordination, and clinical decision support.
Digital HealthHealthtechSaaS
Co-investorsUT Horizon Fund
mTilda provides a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for HLA laboratories, offering data management, analysis tools, and EMR integration.
BiotechData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareHealthtechMedical DevicesSaaSThomas Jefferson University, US
Fred HoefnagelBarbara Urein
myLAB Box offers at-home test kits for sexually transmitted infections and related sexual health conditions, letting consumers screen for infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, HPV, and syphilis without visiting a clinic.
Digital HealthDirect to ConsumerHealthtechLos Angeles, US
Ursula Hessenflow-Cruz(Founder)inLora Ivanova(Co-founder)Ursula Hessenflow(Co-founder)inStephen Block(Director)
Co-investorsEvolution VC PartnersFrontera Technology VenturesKickstart InnovationPasadena AngelsSand Hill AngelsTexas HALO Fund+5 more
Nanospectra Biosciences is a medical device company developing nanoparticle-based thermal ablation therapy that uses light-activated nanoshells to destroy solid tumors, such as prostate cancer, while sparing healthy tissue.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesHouston, US
Jennifer West(Director)Patrick Pace(Executive Officer, Director)David Jorden(Executive Officer, Director)Glenn Goodrich(Executive Officer)
BoardBradley Nyberg(Director)David Bristol(Director)
NAVAN develops a non-perturbative intracellular delivery technology that transports a wide range of cargo types into primary cell types while preserving cell viability and function.
BiotechDeep TechHealthtech
Ryan Swoboda(Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder & Director)in
Co-investorsHemi Ventures, Llc
Neurable develops brain-computer interface (BCI) technology via smart headphones designed to enhance employee focus, productivity, and well-being in corporate settings.
AI & Machine LearningDeep TechHardwareHealthtechHR TechAnn Arbor, US
Dr. Ramses Alcaide(CEO and Co-Founder)Michael Thompson(Executive Officer)inAdam Eizenberg-Molnar(Cofounder)
Co-investorsCapital FactoryCorteza CapitalFundersClubGlobal BrainGoAhead VenturesHartmann Capital+11 more
Nob Hill Therapeutics develops inhalation medicines and delivery technologies for high-dose delivery of drugs to the lungs.
BiotechMedical DevicesAlbuquerque, US
Noel Greenberger(Executive Officer, Director)inYun Li(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardChris Japp(Director)inPaul Atkins(Director)Robert Calvin Goforth(Director)
Co-investorsTramway Venture Partners
Octet provides electrolyte development and manufacturing services to battery innovators working with alternative chemistries.
CleantechDeep TechEnergyNew Materials
Onas Bolton(CEO & Founder)in
Co-investorsJumpstart Ventures
oPRO.ai develops AI software that lets manufacturing enterprises deploy, scale, and maintain deep learning models in production, providing real-time forecasts, prescriptions, and supervised automation for process control variables.
Advanced ManufacturingAI & Machine LearningEnterprise Software
Rob Christenson(Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsCortado VenturesSentiero Ventures
Optelos develops a visual inspection data management and AI analytics platform that helps companies transform asset inspection workflows through data management, analytics, and visualization.
AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechEnterprise SoftwareSaaSDeer Park, US
David Tranin
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AI & Machine LearningEnergyEnterprise SoftwareIoTCalgary, CA
Co-investorsTexas VenturesTexas HALO Fund
PATH EX develops CycloPE, an extracorporeal blood purification device that removes bacteria from the bloodstream to treat sepsis in critically ill patients.
BiotechHealthtechMedical DevicesHouston, US
Sindead Miller(Executive Officer, Director)Alex Wieseler(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardEhsan Jabbarzadeh(Director)Jeffrey Burbank(Director)
Co-investorsFitz Gate VenturesInnova Memphis, Inc.Texas HALO FundTMC Venture Fund
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ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerceAustin, US
Alex Andrawes(CEO)
Petrabytes provides drone data platform services, offering geospatial intelligence and data analysis capabilities across energy, healthcare, and transportation sectors.
AgTechAI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureDeep TechEnergyEnterprise SoftwareHouston, US
Sashi Gunturu(Co-Founder)in
Photon Vault develops a thermal energy storage system that banks heat energy—harvested from solar thermal power, industrial waste heat, or other high-temperature sources—in a proprietary custom-engineered composite material, then converts a temperature gradient into a pressure gradient to drive a standard generator.
CleantechClimate TechEnergySan Ramon, US
Kentwell Lee McCormick(Founder and CEO)John Lauge Langhus(Vice President, Legal & Company Secretary)Andrew Charles Clark(Chief Financial Officer)inAdrian Amir Reed(Vice President, Business Development)
Co-investorsNew Leaf Invest
PlanStreet is a case management and outcome-tracking platform designed for nonprofits and government agencies serving vulnerable populations.
Enterprise SoftwareGovTechHealthtechSaaS
Co-investorsExpert DOJOOkapi Venture CapitalBluegrass Angel Venture
HealthtechHouston, US
Joanna Nathan(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardMicheal Haimour(Director)Ed Boyle(Director)Sean Churchill(Director)
Co-investorsNew World AngelsTMC Venture FundJohnson & Johnson Innovation – JJDC
Techifio is a digital technology agency offering website design, custom software development, digital marketing, and strategic consultation services to businesses of all sizes.
Developer ToolsDigital HealthEnterprise SoftwareMarketing TechSaaS
Co-investorsSand Hill Angels
Prosoria is an over-the-counter consumer healthcare company that develops pharmaceutical-grade products for chronic health conditions using scientifically-tested formulations.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Co-investorsNorth Texas Angel NetworkCowtown Angels
Purify Fuel develops fuel performance technology through research and testing, drawing on expertise in chemistry, fuel and mechanical engineering.
CleantechClimate TechEnergyNew MaterialsWashington, US
Scott Whitney(Chief Executive Officer)Geof Rochester(Chief Strategy Officer)Carleen Walker(Chief Marketing Officer)Steven Guse(Chief Financial Officer)Jon Anda(Director)John Carroll(Executive Officer, Director)
Rapid Nexus Nanotech Wound Solutions develops a regenerative medical device technology (Hemastyl) that aims to repair nerves, muscle, and vasculature to heal chronic non-healing wounds and prevent amputations.
BiotechHealthtechMedical Devices
Margaret Kalmeta(Founder & Chief Executive Officer)Christine Pasciak(Chief Operations Officer)Malcolm St. John(CFO)
RiseGame provides a software platform with integrated tools for youth sports leagues to manage tryout scheduling, player evaluation, team drafting, and athlete development tracking throughout the season.
ConsumerFuture of WorkSaaSSports Tech
Aaron Warren(Founder)in
A lip care brand that makes skincare-grade products such as lip scrubs and hydrating formulas using ingredients like jojoba seed oil, hyaluronic acid, and squalane.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerE-commerce
Co-investorsMontage Capital
HealthtechHouston, US
Michael Magnani(Executive Officer, Director)inMehdi Razavi(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardGill M. Jack(Director)Milton Morris(Director)Daniel Steppe(Director)
Co-investorsS3 VenturesBaird Capital
Houston, US
Donald Diggs(Executive Officer, Director)Alan W. Harvey(Executive Officer, Director)
BoardMichael Hayden(Director)
Co-investorsTexas HALO Fund
FAT FINGER is a no-code digital SOP platform that lets companies digitize front-line workflows, deliver up-to-date work instructions, and capture data from any device (including offline), with an AI assistant that enforces procedures and surfaces operational inefficiencies.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareSaaSHouston, US
James McDonough(Founder)in
SIERA develops software to improve safety and productivity in industrial equipment operations, targeting equipment operators and logistics companies facing worker shortages and safety challenges.
AI & Machine LearningIoTLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Ram Kumar(CEO)
Co-investorsDorm RoomTexas HALO Fund
SipNShut makes reclosable, spill-proof aluminum can lids that drop into existing high-speed canning lines, aimed at beverage brands across categories such as water, energy drinks, beer, seltzers, wine, and CBD/THC drinks.
Circular EconomyHardwareNew Materials
Smiley Transportation provides school transportation services for families with special needs children and general student populations in Northeast Tarrant County, Texas.
ConsumerLogistics & Supply ChainMobility & TransportationWatauga, US
Lori Woody(Owner)Tom Woody(Owner)
SNAP Wellness manufactures personal care products including sunscreen and sanitizer, with a focus on clean formulas free of harmful chemicals.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHardwareHealthtechWellness & Fitness
Kristen McClellan(Cofounder)in
Somnair develops a non-invasive neurostimulation device for treating obstructive sleep apnea that can be used at home.
HardwareHealthtechMedical Devices
Co-investorsJ2 Ventures
Soteria develops patented battery safety technologies and operates a global consortium to address root causes of battery failures.
Advanced ManufacturingEnergyHardwareNew Materials
Brian Morin(CEO & Co-Founder)in
Co-investorsGeorgian Angel NetworkKeiretsu Forum
SparrowUp provides personalized AI coaching to help individuals improve their physical skills and performance.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechSports Tech
Joe Chin(CEO & Founder)Todd Eaglin(Co-founder & Chief AI Officer)
Co-investorsGeorgian Angel NetworkKeiretsu ForumOssian Capital
Steelhead Composites designs, manufactures and tests lightweight composite pressure vessels for aerospace, energy and transportation.
Golden, US
Andrew Coors(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)inJohn Cronin(Executive Officer)inSTEVE HUGHES(Director)
BoardKaren Howlett(Director)Tim Reeser(Director)
Co-investorsCentral Texas Angel NetworkDenver VenturesRockies Venture ClubWorldQuant Ventures
Surge Accelerator is an accelerator program focused on supporting entrepreneurs building technologies in the energy and clean energy sectors.
CleantechClimate TechEnergy
Noah Thomas(Executive Director)Becky Gardner(Executive Director)
ChurchRaise offers a volunteer management module that lets church coordinators set up teams and roles, publish signup links and QR codes, send automated reminders, and track shift coverage.
SaaS
Brooke Waupsh(Founder)in
ViTAA offers the AiORTA Suite, a cloud-based platform that uses explainable AI to analyze CT scans and map the strength and weakness of aortic aneurysm tissue.
AI & Machine LearningHealthtechMedical Devices
Randy Moore(Co-founder)in
Co-investors3CC | Third Culture CapitalUCeed FundsBoreal VenturesUCeed
VKTRY manufactures customized carbon fiber performance insoles designed for athletes to enhance energy return, stability, and explosive movement during sports.
ConsumerDirect to ConsumerHardwareHealthtechSports TechWellness & FitnessMilford, US
Matt Arciuolo(Founder and Inventor)in
Co-investorsChicago Early Growth Ventures (CEGV)
Other
Tracked investments with no reachable website or further public details — typically companies that wound down, renamed, or were absorbed.
Acceledentcorrosion-resistant completion tubingCsidGigeasyLuminaremedNanoracksNeopuretechQuarri TechnologiesRadioclashRollinvetsSafepassglobalSkycomStrikebrewingcoSweetleaftea
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesCognition Therapeutics · manilatimes.net · Sep 8, 2026
Knightscope · investing.com · Aug 12, 2026
Bodhi · yelmonline.com · Jul 23, 2026
Exum · intelligence360.news · Jul 20, 2026
Steelhead Composites · castleplacement.com · Jul 9, 2026
Materna Medical · fundraiseinsider.com · Jul 8, 2026
Sparrow · ascendants.in · Jul 2, 2026
Cognota · betakit.com · Jun 25, 2026
Frequently asked questions
- How many investments has Houston Angel Network made?
- Houston Angel Network has 121 tracked investments, 1 of which have exited, including 1 dated in the last 24 months.
- What stage does Houston Angel Network invest at?
- Houston Angel Network invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A, Series B, Growth stages.
- What sectors does Houston Angel Network focus on?
- Houston Angel Network focuses on Biotech, Energy, Enterprise Software, Healthtech, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Houston Angel Network located?
- Houston Angel Network is headquartered in Houston, US.
- Who does Houston Angel Network co-invest with?
- Houston Angel Network most often shares deals with Texas HALO Fund, Central Texas Angel Network, Aggie Angel Network, among 191 tracked co-investors.
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