North Texas Angel Network (NTAN) is a non-profit, member-led angel investment organization based in Dallas, Texas that connects early-stage companies with accredited angel investors who provide both capital and strategic support to help ventures scale. Over its history since 2008, NTAN members have collectively invested $10M+ into startups spanning technology, healthcare, software, and other innovative sectors.
Pre-Seed / Seed: Core focus on early-stage and seed financings where angel capital and mentorship can accelerate growth.
Series A: Indirect involvement through co-investors and follow-on support; the primary activity emphasizes initial rounds.
Typical Investment Profile: NTAN tends to invest as a syndicate of individual accredited members, often aggregating member checks into meaningful early stage commitments (e.g., 11 members committing $150K+ to PodUp).
Investment Sectors: Accepts diverse startups in SaaS, fintech, B2B/B2C tech, healthcare, services, and consumer products; companies with strong commercial traction and leadership are prioritized.
Founders typically engage via submission through NTAN’s application portal (Dealum) after reviewing investment criteria; only U.S.-domiciled companies are considered. 

Geography: Priority on North Texas companies and U.S.-based startups with meaningful Dallas-area ecosystem connection, though strong opportunities outside the region may be considered.
Profile: Early-stage ventures with proof of concept, market validation, and scalable business models.
Team: Founders with demonstrated execution capability and vision; member investors often bring operational experience and mentoring to complement capital.

Initial Submission: Entrepreneurs submit pitch decks and company information via Dealum for initial screening.
Screening Committee Review: A volunteer screening group evaluates submissions for market fit, traction, and strategic potential.
Member Pitch: Shortlisted companies present to the full NTAN membership at an investor event for evaluation.
Due Diligence: Interested members lead deeper diligence on product, team, and financials.
Deal Structuring & Close: Investments are structured deal-by-deal via co-investor syndicates, SAFEs, or equity instruments based on member consensus. 

Strategic Capital: Provides early equity funding from an active group of angel investors to help startups achieve key milestones and attract later institutional rounds.
Network & Mentorship: Access to a wide network of seasoned business leaders and operators across industries who contribute strategic guidance and introductions.
Follow-on Support: Portfolio companies benefit from ongoing member engagement and introductions to broader capital networks as they scale. 

Notable Portfolio Examples: Investments include Compression Works, Natural Dental Implants, Haxiot, Stocked Robotics, teleCalm, TeVido, and PodUp.