Startup investors in Austin
The angel network, venture firms and accelerator that take applications from Austin and Texas founders, what each publishes about itself, and how to reach it.
All amounts are in US dollars.
Who invests in startups in Austin?
Austin founders can apply to the Central Texas Angel Network, a nonprofit angel group whose members invest across Texas, and pitch Capital Factory's Texas Fund, which invests in deep tech without a warm introduction. Mucker Capital has an Austin office, and Silverton Partners is an Austin-based early-stage venture firm.
Angel networks in Austin
| Network | How it works | Who it looks for | Fees | How to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Texas Angel Network | An independent nonprofit; 140 accredited investors, including individuals, family offices and funds, who source and vet deals together and invest directly | Early-stage companies in Texas | Not published | Funding application (Dealum) linked from its site |
Funds that invest in Austin startups
| Fund | Stage | Published first cheque | Focus and eligibility | How to pitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Factory Texas Fund | Seed to Series C | Not published | Deep and frontier tech, such as autonomy, robotics, space, defence, neurotech and energy | Email [email protected]; no warm introduction needed |
| Mucker Capital | Pre-seed, seed and Series A | Not published | Internet software and services across North America; office in Austin | Application on its site |
| Silverton Partners | Early stage | Not published | Austin-based; no sectors listed | Get In Touch page |
Programs that put founders in front of investors
- Capital Factory All Access. Introductions to customers, co-founders and investors for experienced founders ready to scale. No terms or application steps are published; contact [email protected].
Which route fits your company?
| If your situation is… | Look at | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Early-stage company in Texas | Central Texas Angel Network | Its stated region and stage |
| Deep tech, seed to Series C | Capital Factory Texas Fund | Its stated focus and stages |
| Internet software, pre-seed to Series A | Mucker Capital | Its stated focus |
Meeting an organization's criteria means you can apply, not that it will invest.
Pitch the fund that matches your technology.
Capital Factory's Texas Fund names deep and frontier tech as its focus. Check your company against those examples before you pitch.
What should you have ready before you apply?
- A Dealum profile, for CTAN.
- A short pitch email, for Capital Factory.
- Your round size and who has committed so far.
For how to run the raise itself, see how to raise a seed round.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a warm introduction to pitch Capital Factory?
No. Its Texas Fund page says to pitch it directly, with no warm introduction needed.
Where does the Central Texas Angel Network invest?
Its site lists its service area as Texas.
What stage does Capital Factory's Texas Fund invest in?
Seed through Series C, in cash, in deep and frontier technology companies.