Starter Kit for Texas Entrepreneurs

An Introduction to the Texas Startup Ecosystem

Texas is a booming and dynamic epicenter for technology startups, so it can be tough to sift through the broad range of resources available to founders. Whether you are new to Texas or a native of the Lone Star State, we want to support your entrepreneurial journey in Austin, Dallas / Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio, or wherever you hang your hat.

Let us help you get acquainted.

As the largest venture capital firm focused on Texas, we know the state’s startup ecosystem, so we have compiled a helpful list for entrepreneurs. From networking events to accelerators, local media, and more, we hope the following list of resources saves you time and helps you create connections for success. Good luck on your journey!

If we have missed any important information that should be added to this list, please let us know.

---

COMMUNITIES & NETWORKING

These communities and networking forums are great places for founders to forge new connections.

Drink coffee, meet other entrepreneurs and investors, and find out how you can plug into Capital Factory and the rest of Texas.

Provides co-working space, mentorship, community events, and access to investors

Bridges the gap between underrepresented entrepreneurs and the resources they need to build profitable companies.

🎉 F.I.E.S.T.A. 🎉 Founders, Investors, Entrepreneurs, Startups, Techies, and Austin Newcomers aims to connect, support, and inspire early-stage startup founders and those new to Austin, TX.

A non-profit organization created to accelerate the growth of Houston’s ecosystem.

Bringing Houston’s entrepreneurial, corporate, and academic communities into collaborative spaces and programs where ideas go to grow.

Rice University’s initiative for support of tech entrepreneurs.

Exclusive virtual membership and access to resources and experiences.

---

EVENTS

While the list is ever-changing, these startup events regularly provide great relationship and skill-building opportunities.

Austin Tech Week is a five day celebration, uniting the brightest minds in Austin’s tech ecosystem.

Week long event to help entrepreneurs start, build and grow their businesses.

Houston Startup Week is a free 5-day celebration of entrepreneurship with events.

Join 5,000 innovators, entrepreneurs and tech talent for one global week of innovation, tech and entrepreneurial impact.

Conference on transformative digital strategies for enterprise and industrial innovation.

Various events showcasing startups, founders, innovators, and creators.

San Antonio's celebration of startups and their entrepreneurial journey.

One unified conference with different tracks of programming, including tech.

This simultaneous event in 10+ Texas cities showcases the venture ecosystem of startup support, cohosted with leaders across the state.

Annual event that brings together top VC's, startups, and influencers to Dallas.

---

LOCAL MEDIA

These Texas-based media outlets are go-to sources for staying up-to-date on the latest startup news.

Austin American-Statesman

Austin Business Journal

AustinInno

Learn about the tech industry, build connections and carve out futures at companies they believe in.

Dallas Business Journal

Dallas Innovates is the tip of the spear for innovation news in Dallas-Fort Worth.

The Dallas Morning News

Houston Business Journal

Voice of innovation in Houston,

Find the latest breaking business news, updated throughout the day, at the San Antonio Business Journal.

SiliconHillsNews is a start-up technology news site covering the Austin and San Antonio region.

Weekly newsletter published by Joel Trammell.

Texas Squared Startup Newsletter

---

ANGEL NETWORKS & ACCELERATORS

These angel networks and accelerators offer support through education, mentorship, and financing.

Antler is the investor backing the world’s most driven founders, from day zero to greatness.

Supports Texas startups in all stages with funding, a coworking space, networking, and more.

Mentors and connects entrepreneurs in the greater Austin region to investments and business resources.

Bridges the gap between underrepresented entrepreneurs and the resources they need to build profitable companies.

The Houston Angel Network (HAN) is a non - profit organization dedicated to developing the innovation ecosystem by supporting founders and startups with financial resources and mentorship.

Provides investment, key resources, and workspace to support healthcare entrepreneurs in DFW area.

Connects startups in Austin and Houston with resources, partnerships, and communities.

Based in DFW and focused across Texas, supports startups and connects them with potential investors and resources.

Austin-based accelerator programs that offers a 3-month program combining capital with training and experience.

Focused on startups in Austin, provides access to founders, investors, mentors, and industry leaders.

6-month program to develop clinical and business strategy following successful completion of TMC Bootcamp out of Texas Medical Center in Houston.

---