TEN Capital Team

TEN Capital is based in Austin, TX, and has been connecting startups with
investors for over ten years. Today, we have expanded beyond our Texas
roots to serve investors and startups across the United States

Hall T. Martin

Founder & CEO

Hall launched TEN Capital as the Texas Entrepreneur Networks in 2009. Today, the firm has over 25,000 investors in its network and has helped startups raise over $900M and counting.

Hall serves as the Vice-Chair of the Baylor Angel Network. He previously led the Central Texas Angel Network (CTAN) as its first Executive Director, where he achieved over a 40X return for the investors.

He is the founder and director of the Texas Open Angel Network, which is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to the education of angel investors. As a part of that program, he hosts the Investor Connect podcast series.

He is also a Founder and initial Managing Director of SKU (Incubation Station), a consumer product goods accelerator based in Austin, Texas, and the former Managing Director of AccelerateNFC, an accelerator based in Dallas, Texas, focusing on Near Field Communication.

Hall serves as an Adjunct Professor for the University of Texas, leading the Idea to IP program, which fosters startups from the engineering program.

Caitlin Leach

Operations

Caitlin brings over two decades of experience in operations, management, and client services, with a strong background in both creative and entrepreneurial environments. She began her career in film as Co-Founder and Director of the Austin Underground Film Festival, then moved into the startup world as Incentive Manager for a sales organization.

Since then, Caitlin has helped launch and scale several startups, specializing in operational strategy, sales support, and client success. At TEN Capital Network, she oversees day-to-day operations, streamlining processes and supporting company growth.

Caitlin holds a B.A. in English Literature and Film Theory from Florida State University. She also serves on the board of VORTEX Repertory Theater and contributes to its Fundraising Committee.

Raquel Peña

Events

Raquel (Raquí) Peña is a seasoned business leader with a strong background in sales, branding, and event production across live events, experiential marketing, and entertainment. She has successfully led initiatives for clients such as LiveNation, SXSW, Formula 1, and STARZ. Raquí is passionate about driving business growth and client acquisition, with expertise in P&L management, strategic planning, customer experience optimization, and regulatory coordination. She is known for her ability to turn visionary ideas into actionable, successful outcomes.

Outside of her professional work, Raquí is an avid collector of rare vinyl records. She also serves as a board member for Women in Vinyl, a non-profit dedicated to supporting women, femme and non-binary identifying individuals, and minorities in the vinyl music industry. The organization provides scholarships, mentorships, job boards, business development opportunities, and workshops to help preserve and elevate the art of music on vinyl.

Samantha Hector

Client Services

Sam is responsible for managing and overseeing all aspects of our client’s campaigns.

She has been in the administrative field since the age of 16 and performs many administrative roles for TEN.

Sam is very detailed in her work, organized, and reliable. In her spare time, she likes to read, bake, and play with her two fur babies.

Gabriela Bachega

Investor Relations

Gabriela leads investor relations at TEN Capital, working closely with investors and founders to help startups access the capital they need to grow. With years of experience managing high-value client relationships across the media and tech sectors, she’s partnered with global brands like HBO Max, Netflix, Paramount+, and Nestlé. Gabriela is passionate about building meaningful connections and creating a smooth, thoughtful experience for everyone involved in the funding process.

Originally from Brazil, she now calls Austin home. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking with her dogs, practicing yoga, and getting lost in a good book.