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Houston Angel Network

One of the largest and most active US angel networks, backing early-stage startups in Houston and beyond with capital and mentorship.

Houston, TX, USA

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Description

Houston Angel Network (HAN) is one of the oldest and most active angel investment groups in the United States. Based in Houston, Texas, it is a non-profit organization that connects accredited investors with high-growth startups to drive regional innovation and economic development. 
  • Seed & Series A: This is the primary window for investment.
  • Traction Required: HAN prioritizes companies that have moved past the "concept" phase. They strongly prefer ventures with a functional Minimum Viable Product (MVP) and early evidence of market validation (e.g., initial revenue, pilot programs, or significant user growth). 
  • Method: Founders apply through the Houston Angel Network application portal, which utilizes the Dealum platform.
  • Materials: A professional pitch deck, executive summary, and 3-year financial projections are required.
  • Fee: There is a nominal $150 application fee to cover the administrative costs of the screening and review process. 

Eligibility

  • Geography: Strong preference for companies based in Texas and the Gulf Coast, though they selectively consider high-quality deals from across the U.S.
  • Sector: Industry-agnostic, with significant historical activity in Energy/CleanTech, HealthTech/Life Sciences, B2B SaaS, and Fintech.
  • Capital Seek: Typically targets companies raising between $500,000 and $2,000,000.

Process

  1. Online Intake: Founders submit materials through Dealum for initial screening by the leadership team.
  2. Screening Committee: Approximately 5–7 companies per month are invited to a virtual deep-dive interview with a committee of experienced members.
  3. Member Presentation: The top 3 finalists are invited to pitch to the full network of 100+ accredited investors during monthly luncheon meetings.
  4. Due Diligence: Interested members form a collaborative team to conduct a 4–8 week rigorous review of financials, IP, and legal status.
  5. Closing: Individual members make independent decisions to commit capital, which is typically aggregated for the cap table. 

What an Applicant can Obtain

  1. Direct Capital: Access to funding from a network that has invested over $100 million in more than 300 companies.
  2. Strategic Mentorship: Active coaching from members who are often former CEOs or specialists in the energy and medical sectors.
  3. Network Access: Direct introductions to Houston’s major corporate players (e.g., the Texas Medical Center and Energy corridor).
  4. Syndication: Strong ties to other Texas groups (like Central Texas Angel Network) to fill larger rounds.