Quake Capital Partners
Quake Capital Partners is a venture firm based in Austin, Texas that offers a comprehensive accelerator program along with seed stage investment to help startups grow. Founded in 2016 by Adam Cragg, Brandon Maier, Chad Burgess, and Glenn Argenbright, Quake Capital provides support to early-stage ventures in various industries through convertible notes, private equity, and venture capital funding.
Key Info
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Founded Year
2016
Founders
Adam Cragg, Brandon Maier, Chad Burgess, Glenn Argenbright
Number of Investments
165
Number of Exits
10
Number of Stage
Convertible Note, Early Stage Venture, Private Equity, Seed, Venture
Industries
Venture Capital
Number of Portfolio Organization
150
Number of Lead Investments
68
Number of Diversity Investments
73
Number of Exits (IPO)
10
Accelerator Program Type
Online
Accelerator Duration (In Weeks)
12
Contact Email
Phone Number
512-468-3528
Sputnik ATX
Sputnik ATX is an early stage venture and seed accelerator located in Austin, Texas that specializes in providing funding and support to maker-founders, aiming to help them successfully navigate the startup landscape.
Key Info
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Founded Year
2017
Founders
Joe Merrill, Oksana Mindyuk Malysheva
Number of Investments
108
Number of Exits
2
Number of Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed
Industries
Beauty, Enterprise, Fashion, Gaming, IT Management, Mobile, Oil and Gas, Pet, Retail, Social
Number of Portfolio Organization
69
Number of Lead Investments
63
Number of Diversity Investments
30
Number of Exits (IPO)
2
Accelerator Program Type
On-Site
Accelerator Duration (In Weeks)
13
Capital Factory
Capital Factory is a prominent venture capital firm and accelerator based in Austin, Texas, founded in 2009 by a team of experienced entrepreneurs including Andrew Busey, Bill Boebel, Bryan Menell, Gordon Daugherty, Joshua Baer, and Sam Decker. Known for its focus on investing in seed-stage, early-stage, and later-stage companies, Capital Factory provides crucial funding and support to startups, fostering their growth and success.
Key Info
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Founded Year
2009
Founders
Andrew Busey, Bill Boebel, Bryan Menell, Gordon Daugherty, Joshua Baer, Sam Decker
Number of Investments
193
Number of Exits
23
Number of Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed
Industries
Finance, Financial Services, Venture Capital
Number of Portfolio Organization
166
Number of Lead Investments
2
Number of Diversity Investments
40
Number of Exits (IPO)
23
Accelerator Program Type
On-Site
Contact Email
Phone Number
+1 512 548 9675
SKU
SKU is a renowned accelerator program based in Austin, Texas, that specializes in supporting and nurturing exceptional consumer product startups. Founded in 2011 by Shari Wynne Ressler, SKU has established itself as a premier destination for seed-stage entrepreneurs looking to propel their businesses to the next level.
Key Info
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Founded Year
2011
Founders
Shari Wynne Ressler
Number of Investments
26
Number of Stage
Seed
Industries
Incubators
Number of Portfolio Organization
26
Number of Lead Investments
23
Number of Diversity Investments
2
Contact Email
DivInc
DivInc is a startup accelerator based in Austin, Texas, that aims to bridge the gap between underrepresented entrepreneurs and the necessary resources to develop profitable and scalable companies. Founded in 2016 by Dana Callender and Preston L. James, DivInc offers grants and seed funding to support the growth and success of diverse startups.
Key Info
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Founded Year
2016
Founders
Dana Callender, Preston L. James
Number of Investments
29
Number of Stage
Grant, Seed
Industries
Business Development, Social Entrepreneurship, Training
Number of Portfolio Organization
29
Number of Lead Investments
15
Number of Diversity Investments
5
Accelerator Duration (in weeks)
12
Contact Email
Phone Number
(512) 522-8751
Texas Venture Labs
Texas Venture Labs (TVL) is a non-equity startup accelerator based in Austin, Texas, that offers market research and consulting services conducted by graduate students from The University of Texas at Austin, providing valuable insights and support to early-stage companies since its establishment in 2010.
Key Info
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Founded Year
2010
Founders
Randall Crowder, Rob Adams
Number of Investments
82
Number of Exits
13
Number of Stage
Non Equity Assistance
Industries
EdTech, Education
Number of Portfolio Organization
81
Number of Lead Investments
1
Number of Diversity Investments
14
Number of Exits(IPO)
13
Contact Email
Phone Number
(512) 232-3745
Fast Forward Venture Studio and Fund
Fast Forward Venture Studio and Fund is an Austin-based accelerator and early-stage fund that focuses on supporting technology-driven companies in Africa, aiming to foster economic growth and prosperity in the region. Founded by Omolara Awoyemi and Opeyemi Awoyemi, the accelerator provides seed funding and mentorship to startups with high potential.
Key Info
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Founded Year
2021
Founders
Omolara Awoyemi, Opeyemi Awoyemi
Number of Investments
3
Number of Stage
Seed
Industries
Business Development, Consulting, Software, Venture Capital
Number of Portfolio Organization
2
Number of Lead Investments
1
Contact Email
International Accelerator
International Accelerator (IA) is a startup accelerator based in Austin, Texas, that offers a comprehensive support system including seed funding, mentorship from experienced professionals, and essential services to assist early-stage ventures in successfully launching their businesses. Founded in 2013 by Angelos Angelou, IA is committed to nurturing the growth of startups and providing them with the resources they need to thrive.
Key Info
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Founded Year
2013
Founders
Angelos Angelou
Number of Investments
4
Number of Stage
Early Stage Venture, Seed
Industries
Banking, Finance, Venture Capital
Number of Portfolio Organization
4
Accelerator Program Type
On-Site
Accelerator Duration (in weeks)
52
Contact Email
Austin Technology Incubator
The Austin Technology Incubator, founded in 1989 by Bart Bohn, George Kozmetsky, and Rob Neville, is a renowned deep tech incubator affiliated with UT, with a particular emphasis on healthcare, sustainability, energy, food/agtech, and water sectors. Based in Austin, Texas, it provides a supportive environment for startups to develop innovative solutions in these industries.
Key Info
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Founded Year
1989
Founders
Bart Bohn, George Kozmetsky, Rob Neville
Number of Investments
1
Industries
Incubators
Number of Portfolio Organization
1
Contact Email
MassChallenge Texas
MassChallenge Texas is a non-equity startup accelerator located in Austin, Texas, that aims to foster the growth and success of Texas-based startups by providing them with valuable connections within the local innovation ecosystem.
Key Info
Location
Austin, Texas, United States
Number of Investments
1
Investment Stage
Non Equity Assistance
Industries
Business Development, Finance, Venture Capital
Number of Portfolio Organization
1
Number of Lead Investments
1
Number of Diversity Investments
1
Contact Email
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