Welcome to the portfolio page of the Central Texas Angel Network (CTAN). Here, you'll find an inspiring showcase of the diverse and dynamic companies that have flourished under our guidance and investment. Each of these businesses represents the spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship that CTAN passionately supports. From groundbreaking startups to scalable ventures, our portfolio is a testament to the commitment we have towards nurturing transformative ideas and fostering growth within the vibrant startup ecosystem of Central Texas. Explore the stories of success and discover the impactful journeys of our invested companies.
Developing the next generation of local anesthetics that control pain locally and mitigate the need for opioids after surgery.
Smarter Steam Solutions
Saving lives by delivering blood directly to car crash victims.
Make vaccine prep easier & faster for caregivers & patients.
Empowering organizations to protect people, resources, and operations.
Combining the versatility of EVA foam with the classic design of a driving loafer.
Harnesses AI to redefine freight brokerage, driving efficiency & cutting costs for a sustainable logistics future.
Powering next generation cancer therapeutics with AI-driven spatial biomarkers.
iCHOR Vascular treats peripheral vascular occlusions using a simplified and versatile solution aimed at rapid reperfusion without the need for surgery or thrombolytic drug therapies.
Transforming bleeding control in surgery
Trust you can verify.
Using SSD technology, Cache IQ's storage performance appliance for NAS optimizes databases & accelerates applications *EXITED*
Providing access to the International Space Station microgravity environment for commercial & educational research projects
Leading provider of global, enterprise-level identity protection & fraud detection technologies & solutions *EXITED*
Creating electronic patient care reporting & other software solutions for emergency medical services & fire organizations *EXITED*
Making rare diseases history *EXITED*
Texas brewery specializing in American-Belgo style beers
Manufacturing vodka products made of south Texas corn using continuous distillation in a column still *EXITED*
The purest example of tequila: cultivated-uncut, no water added, carefully distilled in small batches *EXITED*
Austin's premier craft distillery producing a variety of spirits including a uniquely Austin bourbon
The premier provider of low-cost reliable spacecraft systems
Phoenix is a pre-clinical pharmaceutical company driven by a mission to bring potent, safe pain therapies to market without risk of abuse and addiction.
Trace Ortho is making the first device for tendon reattachment without surgery.
Targeted Temperature Management
focused on preserving the brain by maintaining neurological intactment
CORIT Medical is a commercial medical device company with a specific focus on a Class I single-use surgical device designed to reduce nasal obstruction and improve breathing.
Accelerating the development of new formulations for hematological diseases.
Healionics aims to provide safer, more reliable means of bloodstream access for dialysis in patients with kidney failure.
Patented underwater noise control system that is simple, easy to use, & effective
Improving the quality of life of patients with heart disease via CardioVol™
VISIE is a 3D computer vision company researching, developing, and commercializing revolutionary optical scanners for robotic and navigated orthopedic, neuro, and spine surgery
A human intestinal stem cell platform for pharmaceutical drug screening and microbiome research.
Developing best in class imaging technologies for the early detection of Alzheimer’s Disease pathology
Aperiomics is revolutionizing microbial identification. We are changing the way that medical professionals around the world identify infections. And we are helping institutions and researchers harness cutting-edge technology for powerful results.
Enabling small businesses to produce their own iPhone & Android apps quickly and economically without coding, via EasyApp *EXITED*
Developing, testing, & measuring technology for the solar photovoltaics industry *EXITED*
Making craft cocktails as easy as a glass of nice wine or craft beer
Breathtaking innovation
Voicemail solution enabling users to route missed calls, transcribe messages, automatically tag & prioritize missed calls, & more *EXITED*
Billboard advertising company helping businesses grow & achieve goals by offering superior advertising solutions
Aussie meat pies are handheld, flaky pastries filled with delicious meats and vegetables
Email app that makes working together a breeze; Boxer's clean, intuitive design helps users clear their inbox & prioritize their follow up list *EXITED*
Book local photographers and get photos delivered the same day
Robots that make food in restaurants, cafeterias & hotels *EXITED*
Scalable platform for building mobile, web and IoT apps; Deployable in the cloud and on-prem, encrypted end to end, & built to handle Internet-sized workloads
Next-generation predictive analytics platform leveraging AI to identify at-risk healthcare patients and target interventions.
Helping companies keep their technology up to date by automatically converting legacy code to the newest codebase
Online marketplace for countertop remnants
Giving homeowners control over their energy usage
Graphics card retailer that leases graphics cards to enthusiast PC gamers
Diesel Labs is a pioneer of Content Analytics, surfacing audience preferences to inform decisions about the development, distribution and promotion of media content.
Reducing surgical site infections in orthopedic & spine surgery via a suite of patented antimicrobial orthobiologic polymeric implants *EXITED*
Elevate K-12 brings high-quality live streaming instruction into a school’s classroom!
EmployerDirect Healthcare includes comprehensive care coordination services to educate and direct members to the best care available *EXITED*
Cloud-based enterprise search & content discovery solution; inventory & organize diverse digital assets on the fly
Medical diagnostics company providing rapid, in-office diagnostic tests for ear, nose, and throat illnesses
Better Knock-Ins. Better Cell Lines. Better Science
Enabling sales managers to drive activity & bottom-line results through team-based competitions *EXITED*
The #1 Filipino food brand in the United States
Patent-pending zero-maintenance products providing fleet managers with up to $30M in fuel savings per year per fleet *EXITED*
Transforming America's neighborhoods!
Wireless underwater cameras that sit on a fishing line & connect to a custom mobile app *EXITED*
Website designed for ordering catered meals for the office *EXITED*
Leading provider of resilient & sustainable construction materials & community solutions *EXITED*
Partnering with physicians & biotech companies to design & manufacture vascular medical devices *EXITED*
Brewery celebrating the maverick spirit
End to end enterprise IoT connectivity & edge computing *EXITED*
Self-heating packaging component for use in food & beverage products
Data analytics company that analyzes aerial imaging to provide actionable information for the wind farm market
Innovative fitness brand with products in performance training, physical education & fitness, tactical training, & health/rehab
Developing innovative composite materials, including the first liner-less, all-composite fuel storage system for high-pressure gas storage
Re-energizing Building Facades: Modernizing buildings and making them smarter, greener, and healthier for a better and sustainable future.
Software platform delivering scalable & effective trades training via 3D & VR simulations
Enabling companies to generate sales revenue from social marketing via social Sweepstakes platform, Sweepmaker *EXITED*
KEY is a curated marketplace offering vetted vacation homes, quality in-home services and local experiences to make life easier and moments special
Platform replacing functions of law firms by using tech to read pleadings, capture data, & coordinate appearances
Delivering real-time automated remediation of NetOps and SecOps at enterprise scale
Making it fun and easy to tap into the local scene (acquired by Groupon in 2013) *EXITED*
Helping travel & hospitality companies enhance their consumer mobile apps (acquired by CrunchTime in 2014) *EXITED*
Software enabling OEMs to convert existing devices to internet-connected products quickly & efficiently
The easy & fun way to make completely customizable photo books, cards, & calendars on the web for free *EXITED*
Developing an implanted drug delivery platform with customizable design tailored to dose, duration, size, & shape
Providing affordable & reliable security solutions to brands & customers from data breaches *EXITED*
Developing novel technology for rapid repair & recovery of acutely injured peripheral nerves
Providing organizations with fuel & cargo security, transparency & supply chain integrity from origin to destination
Global communication platform advancing the success of women & their businesses
Platform allowing online media outlets and bloggers to leverage third-party content to drives traffic, engagement, SEO & response rates
Web app enabling SMB e-commerce retailers to manage orders, inventory & suppliers
Parabeac helps Flutter-based product teams with designer/developer handoff
Developing hardware & software to provide intelligent solutions to the vending industry
Delivering on-demand applications that improve productivity of engineers, designers, product support specialists, & managers *EXITED*
Designing superior branded mobile experiences & setting industry standards for mobile app infrastructure *EXITED*
Raise a tech-responsible kid
Providing diverse financial products & banking services that incorporate high tech solutions *EXITED*
Place Technology is a leading financial forecasting and planning software solution for technology and services companies
Own your home, not its problems
Platform helping students master critical STEM skills, preparing them for college and beyond
Nutrient-Rich. Delicious. Raw. Vegan. Gluten-Free. No Cholesterol. Non-GMO.
Making it easy to unlock retirement savings
Interactive VR for home builders *EXITED*
The cancer epigenetics company *EXITED*
Pharmaceutical company developing therapies for patients with respiratory diseases *EXITED*
Affordable, reliable, line-of-sight flammable & toxic gas detection *EXITED*
The leading provider of free, digital solutions for group & activity coordination
Delivering an advanced, feature-rich digital measurement system for collecting & storing accurate measurement data
Developing technology to improve the placement & monitoring of endotracheal tubes *EXITED*
The market leader in in next-gen composite pressure vessels and structures for hydrogen storage and aerospace
Producing specialty polymer materials for the additive manufacturing industry *EXITED*
The 401k for student loans, allowing companies to help employees become debt-free faster
Swirltex solves complex wastewater challenges for industrial customers using a proprietary membrane process.
Making A/V solutions for teaching & collaboration that are affordable & supportable
First company to offer a free telehealth platform & connect people with a community of telehealthcare providers
Restoring your true color
Social media company empowering, embracing & connecting the world of curls, kinks & waves *EXITED*
AI4JOBS transforms company recruiting
Baby gear services company with the aim of becoming "Geek Squad" for the baby industry
Vegetable ketchup, BBQ sauce & siracha sauces, free of corn syrup and sugar
The first voice-controlled wearable device designed to keep the aging demographic independent, active, & safe
Creating products to promote health, wellness & safety for infants, toddlers & parents *EXITED*
Building smart software that controls the flow of data & reveals insights between business apps
Designing products to help surgeons simplify spine fusion surgery & maximize patient outcomes
Platform where consumers discover & purchase e-gift cards, which recipients redeem using their standard credit card
Developing ultra-low-volume, ready-to-use pharmaceuticals delivered through patient-friendly injection devices *EXITED*
Preserving the Future
Joylux innovates women's wellness with effective solutions and medical collaborations for intimate health.
AGED Diagnostics is developing the first accurate blood test for fatty liver disease, which affects 1 in 3 Americans and insurers spend more than $40 billion in annual management.
Leading innovators in limb restoration technology
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