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.

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COMMUNITIES & NETWORKING

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

Semi-monthly meetup for entrepreneurs and investors.

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.

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

Product focused meetups, with three different ones to join and attend.

Rice University’s initiative for support of tech entrepreneurs.

Exclusive virtual membership and access to resources and experiences.

Provides programs and services that are designed to help women step up their tech careers.

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EVENTS

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

Five days of events showcasing the Austin startup community.

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.

Conference on transformative digital strategies for enterprise and industrial innovation.

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

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

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

Houston's premier venture capital conference and pitch competition.

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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

Built in ATX

Dallas Business Journal

Dallas Innovates

The Dallas Morning News

Houston Business Journal

Silicon Hills (Austin & San Antonio)

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ANGEL NETWORKS & ACCELERATORS

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

Provides resources for Texas-based, women-founded companies through training, community events and deal management support.

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.

An Austin-based technology accelerator that promotes diversity and bridges the gap between underrepresented entrepreneurs and resources they need.

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.

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