Description

• Entrepreneur Submission: Founders submit their company details, pitch deck, and traction metrics through an online portal.
• Rolling Basis: Applications are accepted year-round, typically with a deadline on the third Monday of each month for that cycle's review.
• Deadlines: Applications are due by the third Monday of every month for consideration in the next pitch cycle. 

Eligibility

• Sectors: Industry-agnostic but often focuses on FinTech, Enterprise Applications, Software, and Life Sciences.
• Geography: Strong focus on South Texas (San Antonio and Rio Grande Valley), though they attract deals from across the U.S..
• Startup Characteristics: Must have high barriers to entry (e.g., IP), demonstrated traction, a scalable model for large markets, and a clear exit strategy reachable in 3–7 years.
• Entity Type: Prefers established legal entities, ideally not LLCs (e.g., C-corps). 

Process

1. Selection: 2–3 applicants are selected monthly for review.
2. Coaching: Chosen companies receive pitch coaching from professional staff.
3. Pitch Event: Founders have 7 minutes to pitch followed by 7 minutes of Q&A at a monthly event.
4. Deep Dive: A one-hour session for investors to ask detailed questions.
5. Due Diligence: Interested investors examine the team, product, and financials.
6. Terms & Funding: Finalizing term sheets (equity, notes, or SAFEs) and executing documents to wire funds.

What an Applicant can Obtain

• Capital: Access to a network of 140+ accredited investors.
• Syndicate Access: The Alamo Angels Investment Syndicate pools resources for larger deals, targeting $2 million annually for 5–10 investments.
• Resources: Pitch coaching, business development tools, and access to a network of C-level executives and industry leaders.