Family offices are a type of venture investor whose roots go way back. Pioneered by the Rockefellers back in the late 1800’s, family offices began as a way for very wealthy families to centralize the management and investment of their…
When investors look at a startup, the one thing they want to see more than anything is revenue traction, or momentum. The first step to building excitement in your startup is often to… Get the word out- While a traditional PR…
Headquarters: Austin, Texas Description: Founded in 2015, Arena Growth Partners, teams up with the leaders of early-stage growth businesses to help them successfully scale their enterprises and break through the growth ceiling. Their combination of deep operational experience, outstanding networks, diverse backgrounds,…
Whether you’re an angel investor or a startup, there is nothing more valuable than knowing firsthand the fundamentals of the business. Knowledge is power, so here are a few blogs to keep your eye on! Venture Hacks: This blog is…
As computer technology continues to grow, so do AI companies and investors. Take a look at the top 5 AI investors in Texas! These include SURGE Accelerator, Stage One Capital, Pepperwood Partners, Fluid Innovation Group and Discovery Alliance LLC. They have collectively…
Courtney Turich and Christie Barany met in Michigan where they both worked for Stryker, a medical device company. They worked well together and decided to start their own business. They co-founded Monkey Mat after Christie unexpectedly got stuck at the…
With artificial intelligence on the rise, it’s no surprise that Austin is home to some of the top companies! The top ten AI companies in Texas include CognitiveScale, Continuum Analytics, Omni Ai, Inc., NarrativeDx, UnaliWear, NEXD, Cerebri Ai, Querium Corporation,…
Headquarters: Austin, Texas Description: LiveOak Venture Partners is an Austin-based, early-stage venture capital firm that partners with visionary entrepreneurs who use disruptive technologies and business models to challenge the status quo. While many of their investments begin at the seed stage, LiveOak…
My father was a buy and hold public stock investor. He would choose stocks that were in a sector he had some knowledge of, had either worked in or had some connection to. He would then track the progress of…
As an Angel Investor in startup companies there are many tools used to vet startups. In a previous post, we discussed five useful vetting tools: Crunchbase, LinkedIn, AngelList, Mattermark, and online background checks. But there are numerous other helpful resources…