Texas Investors
VCs, accelerators, and angel groups backing Texas founders
Venture Capital Firms
Founders Fund
Austin, TXSan Francisco-based venture capital firm that opened a major office in Austin. Backs founders building the world's most important companies across all stages and sectors.
8VC
Austin, TXA leading technology investment firm founded by Joe Lonsdale, focused on investing in visionary teams and industries like logistics, healthcare, and defense. Relocated HQ to Austin in 2020.
Austin Ventures
Austin, TXOne of the largest venture capital firms in the Southwest, Austin Ventures invested in technology and clean energy companies across Texas for over 30 years.
S3 Ventures
Austin, TXLeading venture capital firm in Texas focused on early-stage enterprise software, cybersecurity, and health tech companies.
Breyer Capital
Austin, TXGlobal venture capital firm founded by Jim Breyer, which relocated its headquarters to Austin. Invests primarily in high-impact AI and deep tech companies.
Mercury Fund
Houston, TXHouston-based early-stage VC investing in B2B software and hardware across the Texas Triangle. Known for deep sector expertise in energy and industrial tech.
Silverton Partners
Austin, TXGrowth-stage Texas venture firm investing in enterprise software, marketplaces, and consumer platforms with proven traction.
Active Capital
San Antonio, TXSan Antonio-based seed firm founded by Pat Matthews. Focused on leading pre-seed and seed rounds for B2B SaaS companies outside of Silicon Valley.
RevTech Ventures
Dallas, TXDallas-based venture capital firm focused on the intersection of retail and technology, investing predominantly in early-stage startups transforming the consumer experience.
ATX Venture Partners
Austin, TXAustin-based early-stage venture capital firm investing in B2B software, frontier tech, and supply chain innovation companies across the US South and Midwest.
LiveOak Venture Partners
Austin, TXEarly-stage venture firm backing Austin-based B2B software and marketplace founders with deep operational expertise.
Next Coast Ventures
Austin, TXAustin-based early-stage VC investing in B2B software, marketplace, and fintech startups founded by repeat entrepreneurs.
Dallas Venture Capital
Dallas, TXDVC focuses on early and growth-stage B2B SaaS companies, leveraging its proprietary 'DVC Advantage' to help startups scale globally, particularly across the US and India.
Perot Jain
Dallas, TXDallas-based seed and early-stage VC co-founded by Ross Perot Jr. Invests in tech-enabled businesses across logistics, real estate, and finance.
Geekdom Fund
San Antonio, TXSan Antonio's leading startup fund providing pre-seed and seed capital, coworking space, and mentorship to South Texas founders.
Private Equity
Vista Equity Partners
Austin, TXOne of the world's largest private equity firms, headquartered in Austin. Exclusively invests in enterprise software, data, and technology-enabled organizations.
Thoma Bravo
Austin, TXA massive software and technology-focused private equity firm that recently established a major presence and office in Austin.
Scaleworks
San Antonio, TXA unique hybrid venture equity firm in San Antonio that acquires B2B SaaS companies, stepping in to optimize operations and scale growth aggressively.
BuildGroup
Austin, TXAn Austin-based investment company founded by former Rackspace CEO Lanham Napier. Functions as a holding company providing permanent capital to modern SaaS and data companies.
Accelerators
Capital Factory
Austin, TXThe center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas. Part accelerator, part coworking space, Capital Factory connects startups with mentors, investors, and corporates.
Sputnik ATX
Austin, TXAn Austin-based accelerator funding maker-founders. Famous for its rigorous, boot-camp style program that serves startups across the Texas triangle.
TMC Innovation
Houston, TXThe venture arm of Texas Medical Center — the world's largest medical complex — TMC Innovation backs life sciences and health tech startups with unparalleled clinical access.
Angel Groups
Central Texas Angel Network
Austin, TXOne of the nation's most active angel groups, CTAN has invested over M in more than 150 early-stage companies, primarily in Texas.
Houston Angel Network
Houston, TXOne of the most active angel groups in the U.S., Houston Angel Network connects accredited investors with early-stage startups across all industries.
Goose Capital
Houston, TXA distinguished Houston angel investment group comprising successful founders, Fortune 500 executives, and industry leaders providing early backings to high-potential startups.
Alamo Angels
San Antonio, TXSan Antonio's premier angel investor network connecting accredited investors with early-stage, high-growth startups in the region.
Community
Geekdom
San Antonio, TXThe undisputed center of gravity for San Antonio's startup ecosystem. A massive coworking space, incubator, and community hub that has helped launch thousands of businesses.
The Ion
Houston, TXHouston's premier innovation hub, anchoring the innovation district and bringing together entrepreneurs, corporations, and academic institutions.
The DEC Network
Dallas, TXA non-profit organization driving innovation and economic impact in North Texas by helping entrepreneurs start, build, and grow their businesses.
Austin Technology Council
Austin, TXATC is the unifying voice of technology in Central Texas, driving the growth and success of the region's technology ecosystem through community and advocacy.
Venture Dallas
Dallas, TXVenture Dallas brings together the Texas and national startup ecosystem through its annual conference, connecting founders with capital and corporate partners.
Tech Bloc
San Antonio, TXTech Bloc advocates for policies that grow San Antonio's tech ecosystem and connects startups with resources, talent, and mentors.