WHO DO WE INVEST IN?
TiE Angels invests in seed and Series A rounds of promising companies in cloud, IoT/IoA, big data, ML/AI, AR/VR, security, enterprise software, networking, mobility hardware/software infrastructure, robotics, consumer, ecommerce, semiconductors, fintech, energy, digital health and medical devices. We have a strong preference for investments in the greater San Francisco area. Companies are selected either for “TiE Angels Showcase dinners” and/or in our more frequent “TiE Angels Startup Presentation dinners”. Our investment is typically around $300k, but has ranged from $100k to $1.5M. We do not have a fund and angels make their decisions individually. However, a lead is assigned to every company during due diligence so that entrepreneurs deal with us as a group.
To apply for TiE Angels click here and for any general inquiries contact [email protected]
There are no fees for entrepreneurs to apply or present. If your company gets funded by TiE Houston Angels, please consider making a small stock donation to TiE so we can continue fostering entrepreneurship.
Our general criteria for investment are:
• Fast growing markets (not just large markets)
• Proven product-market fit
• Teams with relevant backgrounds
• Company registered in the US
• Anticipating seed capital or co-invest in series A
The best time to approach TiE Angels for funding consideration is usually after you have sufficiently developed your plan to a point where you can demonstrate validation of the concept and have a team in place. TiE Angels is a forum where you should seek investment—not feedback on an idea. Because of this, we do not allow non-presenting entrepreneurs and other observers at our monthly dinners.
TiE Houston offers many other Programs & Events which may be a better opportunity for networking.
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July 2024 Founded
Houston Angels Mission
TiE Angels is a global platform for TiE Charter Members worldwide to invest in start-ups. It supports TiE’s mission of fostering entrepreneurship by providing entrepreneurs a source of funding that also brings with it the power of TiE’s global network and offerings. TiE Houston Angels is developing an ecosystem of investing partners to better serve entrepreneurs as they scale and succeed. TiE Houston Angels provides entrepreneurs a gateway to access investments from entrepreneurs across the world with minimal effort. Our Chapter currently operates by US Investors for US based companies
Submit your application to pitch to TiE Houston Angels
Step 1
Application
Step 2
Pre Screening
Houston Members with industry experience pre-screen submitted applications
Step 3
Presentation
Houston Chapter will hear the pitch presentation and gather interest traction from current members
Step 4
Due Diligence
Startups enter the due diligence phase where 1-2 Houston Angels will lead the process and negotations with the startup
Why Become a TiE Houston Angel?
Being a TiE Angels member is a great way to get early access to the most promising companies actively screened and brought in front of you by our leadership committee, which is comprised of several seasoned and successful entrepreneurs and investors.