Venture Capital Firm in Austin TX

Central Texas Angel Network (CTAN) was founded in 2006 by local investors and community leaders who believed that early-stage investing could provide a meaningful return for investors while also spurring regional economic growth. Austin, Texas, benefits from having an organized group of angels that aid local entrepreneurs in need of capital and/or expertise to build their businesses. Angel investors are a necessary funding option that keeps the startup environment thriving. In Austin, there is a large pool of high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and investment funds with business experience who are looking for investment opportunities and who enjoy being involved with entrepreneurial ventures. CTAN provides a structured forum for such investors to source cooperatively and vet deal opportunities.

CTAN is an independent, nonprofit, member-based organization. CTAN has a full-time Executive Director and a full-time Program Coordinator, plus a fully engaged volunteer Board of Directors and leadership committees whose time, effort, and involvement allow CTAN to fulfill its mission for investors and entrepreneurs.