Startup investors in Dallas–Fort Worth
The angel program, venture firm and university fund that take applications from Dallas–Fort Worth founders, what each publishes about itself, and how to reach it.
All amounts are in US dollars.
Who invests in startups in Dallas–Fort Worth?
DFW founders with revenue and a lead investor can apply to TiE Dallas Angels, which raises capital for Texas startups. Perot Jain is a Dallas early-stage venture firm, and UT Dallas runs a seed fund for companies founded by its students, faculty and alumni. Statewide investors such as the Central Texas Angel Network and Capital Factory's Texas Fund are on the Austin page.
Angel networks in Dallas–Fort Worth
| Network | How it works | Who it looks for | Fees | How to apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TiE Dallas Angels | A TiE Dallas program that raises capital for high-growth Texas startups, focused on DFW | Seed, post-seed or Series A companies in DFW or Texas with at least 6 months of revenue and $250,000+ in revenue, a full-time founder, a lead investor with terms and documents ready, and 50% of a $250,000 to $3 million round raised | None published for founders | Pre-Screen Form on its site |
Funds that invest in Dallas–Fort Worth startups
| Fund | Stage | Published first cheque | Focus and eligibility | How to pitch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perot Jain | Early stage | Not published | Dallas-based; no sectors listed | No pitch route published |
| UT Dallas seed fund | Early | Upwards of $25,000, as investments and/or grants | Companies founded by UT Dallas students, faculty or alumni | Through UT Dallas; contact listed on its page |
Programs that put founders in front of investors
No DFW accelerator with published terms and an open application was confirmed for this page.
Which route fits your company?
| If your situation is… | Look at | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Texas company with $250,000+ in revenue, a lead and half the round raised | TiE Dallas Angels | Its published criteria |
| Founded by UT Dallas students, faculty or alumni | UT Dallas seed fund | Its stated eligibility |
| Texas deep tech, seed to Series C | Capital Factory Texas Fund (Austin page) | Its stated focus |
Meeting an organization's criteria means you can apply, not that it will invest.
Find the lead first.
TiE Dallas Angels asks for a lead investor with terms and legal documents ready. Line that up before you apply.
What should you have ready before you apply?
- At least 6 months of revenue history, for TiE Dallas Angels.
- A lead investor's term sheet and legal documents.
- A record of what's already committed to the round.
For how to run the raise itself, see how to raise a seed round.
Frequently asked questions
What does TiE Dallas Angels require?
Its criteria page asks for at least 6 months and $250,000 of revenue, a full-time founder, a lead investor and 50% of the round raised. The page was last updated in June 2021.
Who can apply to the UT Dallas seed fund?
Companies founded by UT Dallas students, faculty or alumni.