One of the most active angel investing groups in the US: 160 investors, $142.4M invested, 233 portfolio companies.
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Jun 3
The TSN launched in 2025 to help strong startups get in front of more investors through a more connected process — sharing due diligence, increasing visibility, and helping founders access more capital without rebuilding momentum from scratch.
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Jun 2
In 2025, CTAN collaborated with angel groups across Texas and beyond to help bring more than $1.2M of additional syndicated capital into CTAN-led portfolio companies.
Learn more: ctan.com
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Jun 1
Welcome to CTAN’s newest members.
CTAN kicks off a full lineup of events starting in late July.
There’s never been a better time to join the network.
🔗 ctan.com
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May 26
Gary Forni, the head of the Central Texas Angel Network, was asked to speak at the ATX Investor Salon this week with an impressive group of investors, family offices, founders, and fund managers focused on the future of innovation and capital formation.
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May 25
The first 20 years of CTAN were about building the foundation.
The next chapter is about expanding that impact.
More syndication, investor education, collaboration, and capital moving into early-stage companies.
Come be part of it.
🔗 ctan.com
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May 21
CTAN members and the CTAN Sidecar Fund are investing $150K into SunRay Scientific, a company developing advanced conductive adhesives for flexible wearables and semiconductor electronics.
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May 19
Today, we had the opportunity to present “Getting Started in Angel Investing” to the team at HiBob.
If your company or executive team is interested in learning more about angel investing or startup ecosystems, reach out to us director@ctan.com.
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May 15
CTAN continues to be one of the most active angel groups in the country.
If you’re an accredited investor looking to build your angel portfolio, we want you as part of the CTAN network.
Apply for membership or attend an upcoming event
🔗 ctan.com
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May 13
CTAN's metrics Lunch & Learn is one of the most data-heavy sessions we do all year.
Some of the biggest takeaways from the 2025 update:
• CTAN members invested $8M in 2025, up 54% year over year
• Active check writers increased 40%
• Current portfolio value $605M
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May 8
CTAN is proud to be an official media partner for the 2026 Principled Business Summit in Austin, October 28-30.
CTAN network gets 15% off: luma.com/376whqyw?coupon=CTA… Love.Life
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May 8
Yesterday, CTAN member Jeff Peterson spoke at Georgetown Small Business Week, presenting “How to Raise Money from Angel Investors” to founders and entrepreneurs from across the community.
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May 7
For 20 years, CTAN has been built by members who do a lot more than write checks.
What started in 2006 as a small group of investors has grown into a community of 150 active members.
🔗 ctan.com
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May 4
Austin didn’t become a startup hub by accident.
It took a lot of pieces working together over time to change that: founders building here, local support, investors writing checks at early stages.
Central Texas Angel Network has been part of that for 20 years.
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Apr 21
In 2025, CTAN members invested $8M into early stage companies, a 54% increase over 2024.
Founders currently raising, apps are open.
Accredited investors, you can get involved in the process and invest alongside the network.
🔗 ctan.com
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Apr 13
The Forty Acres Founders Pitch Competition Finals, hosted by the Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center, is coming up on April 23.
Four top student startups from UT Austin will pitch for $20,000 in funding!
Reserve a spot to attend: eventbrite.com/e/forty-acres…
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Apr 9
"CTAN's process if very member-oriented. Some angel groups have a dedicated group that makes decisions on what companies are ultimately shown to the membership. That's not our model, it never has been. Our model is very democratic." - CTAN member Lance Adams
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Apr 5
5 founders, 50 angel investors, and a solid night of startup pitches. CTAN’s latest Pitch Night had one of the strongest groups of startups we’ve seen in awhile.
Founders and investors, learn more:
🔗 ctan.com
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Mar 31
CTAN and Perkins Coie hosted a small group of founders and investors downtown Austin for an invite-only happy hour.
Perkins Coie shared quality insights on the legal side while founders connected with CTAN to learn how we support companies through the funding process.
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Mar 27
Ever wondered what it’s like to be an angel investor inside a network? Don’t take our word for it—hear it from the people actually doing it!
After almost a decade as a CTAN member, here's what Laurie Cercone had to say.
Connect with our team to learn more.
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Mar 24
Applications are open for the Round Rock Startup Pitch Competition! Submit your applications by March 27.
The winner will receive a grand prize of $10,000!
Pass along this link:
🔗roundrockchamber.org/round-r…
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