Capital Factory ⚙️

At Capital Factory House, we intentionally curate Office Hours to spark meaningful, high-value connections between founders and investors during #SXSW—and this year delivered in a big way. We facilitated 105+ investor meetings, including 80+ through Investor Office Hours, sponsored by Foley Hoag, and 25+ more through our Epic Office Hours 🤝 bringing founders face-to-face with the investors they’re looking to meet. From curated 1:1 meetings to high-impact conversations, Office Hours puts startups directly in the middle of the connections that matter most—and this year delivered real opportunities for founders and investors alike. 🌟

Capital Factory House brought big energy all weekend long 💥 On March 14, our annual VC Brunch—sponsored by @MVPvc and co-hosted by @alphaptrs, 512 Financial, and @CoiePerkins—welcomed 250+ VCs for one of the weekend’s standout gatherings. At Capital Factory, investors and startups connect every day, but this invite-only brunch is designed specifically for VCs to connect with their peers. The result is a high-energy, high-signal environment where conversations are candid, connections happen quickly, and the room is filled with the kind of momentum that only happens when the right people are all in one place. Looking to plug into our investor network? 💸 Email investorrelations@capitalfactory.com to connect with our team and get on the list for next year.

Great to see @UATXAlphaFellow founders Jack Erickson and Nicole Kargin presenting at @CapitalFactory with @uaustinorg founders @TonyUdotong and Myles Shetty!

Gear up for the final day of Capital Factory House ⚙️ After a week of meeting founders, investors, and innovators from across the ecosystem, this is the day to circle back with the people you met, continue the conversations you started, and turn great introductions into real opportunities. We've got the final day's details and must-knows below, so keep scrolling! 👇🏼 ☕ 9:00 AM–11:00 AM: Cup of Capital 🛋️ 9:00 AM–5:00 PM: Founders Lounge, sponsored by KYOTO 🌟 9:00 AM–5:00 PM: Backstage Lounge (approved applicants only) Details here 👉 hubs.ly/Q046RVkv0 #CFHouse

Day 4 of Capital Factory House brings the action 🚀 Another exciting day is underway, with a packed lineup of conversations, networking, and those right-place, right-time moments that make #CFHouse so special. The Howdy Lounge will open at 8:30 AM for check-in. If you haven’t grabbed your badge yet, make that your first stop before jumping into today’s can’t-miss programming. 👇 ☕ 9:00 AM–11:00 AM: Cup of Capital, sponsored by Peak6 🛋️ 9:00 AM–5:00 PM: Backstage Lounge (approved applicants only) 🌟 9:00 AM–5:00 PM: Founders Lounge, sponsored by KYOTO 🎤 11:00 AM–12:00 PM: VC Speaker Series, sponsored by @STATION_Austin 🪖 11:00 AM–2:00 PM: @aal_innovation Programming 🔄 4:00 PM–6:00 PM: @bakerbotts Reverse Pitch Details here 👉 hubs.ly/Q046QZMf0 #CFHouse

I run Trials at @PEAK6. Trials is a 12-month paid residency where you build inside PEAK6's portfolio of operating companies, including Apex Fintech Solutions and WeInsure. Not a fund. Not an accelerator. No demo days. If you're in Austin for SXSW, come learn more at @CapitalFactory this Sunday from 9–11AM. Find me there and let's talk! house.capitalfactory.com/agenda/session…

The conversations continue on day 3 at Capital Factory House 💥 Today brings another packed lineup of conversations, networking, and moments where the right people end up in the same room at the right time. The Howdy Lounge, will open its doors at 8:30AM for check-in. Need your badge? Grab it here before diving into today’s must-see activations! 👇 ☕ 9:00 AM–11:00 AM: Cup of Capital, sponsored by Foley Hoag LLP 🕘 9:00 AM–11:00 AM: Office Hours, sponsored by @aal_innovation 🛰️ 9:00 AM–11:45 AM: @SecondFront & Teleidoscope Programming 🍁 9:00 AM–1:00 PM: Canadian Innovation, sponsored by @CanCGDallas 🌟 9:00 AM–5:00 PM: Backstage Lounge (approved applicants only) 🛋️ 9:00 AM–5:00 PM: Founders Lounge, sponsored by KYOTO 🎮 9:00 AM–5:00 PM: Innovation Expo, featuring presenting partner @Crunchyroll 🌍 10:00 AM–12:30 PM: US vs. UK Business Expansion, sponsored by twentyAI 🪖 11:30 AM–4:45 PM: @aal_innovation Programming 🚀 2:00 PM–4:15 PM: Build Fast. Field Faster, sponsored by @XBowSystems 📈 2:00 PM–4:45 PM: Secondary is Primary, sponsored by @MVPvc ⚡️ 5:30 PM–7:30 PM: The Liquidity Event: Secondary-as-a-Service, sponsored by @MVPvc & @NPM 🥂 5:30 PM–7:30 PM: Happy Hour, sponsored by Foley Hoag LLP Details here 👉 hubs.ly/Q046QHkT0 #CFHouse

Where else can you see 85 startups in one place? CFHouse Startup Crawl was packed with entrepreneurs demoing and pitching everything from early MVPs to companies already gaining traction. Here are a few highlights 👇

After an unforgettable night at Capital Factory House, we’re keeping the momentum going into day two. ⚡ Today is packed with big ideas and the people shaping what’s next across tech, defense, and innovation. 🚀 Come ready for great conversations, fresh inspiration, and even more can’t-miss sessions. The Howdy Lounge, will open its doors at 8:30AM for check-in. If you haven’t picked up your badge yet, make it your first stop before diving into another full day.👇 ☕ 9:00 AM–11:00 AM: Cup of Capital, sponsored by Every 📱 9:00 AM–12:00 PM: The Creator Economy: Founder Panel + Mixer, sponsored by Leave Normal Behind ⏰ 9:30 AM–12:00 PM: Office Hours, sponsored by @aal_innovation 🗣️ 9:00 AM–1:00 PM: @AFWERX & @SpaceWERXDOD: Powering the Future of Defense Innovation 🤖 9:00 AM–4:00 PM: Pragmatic AI: Hybrid Infrastructure for a Regulated Reality, sponsored by @Lightedge ⭐ 9:00 AM–5:00 PM: Backstage Lounge (approved applicants only) 🛋️ 9:00 AM–5:00 PM: Founders Lounge, sponsored by KYOTO 🚀 9:00 AM–5:00 PM: Innovation Expo, featuring presenting partner @Mach_Industries 🤝 1:00 PM–3:00 PM: Mentor Help Desk 🎤 4:00 PM–5:30 PM: @meetthedrapers America Austin Live Taping 🍻 6:00 PM–8:00 PM: Track Like Gabby™ Happy Hour, sponsored by BetterWay™ by Babson Diagnostics Details here 👉 hubs.ly/Q046FRN70 #CFHouse

The doors to Capital Factory House are officially OPEN. 🔥 Thousands of founders, investors, operators, and innovators are gathering under one roof to kick off an unforgettable week in Austin. From bold ideas on stage to tonight’s legendary Startup Crawl, day one is all about big energy, new connections, and diving right in. The Howdy Lounge, will open its doors at 8:30AM for check-in. Grab your badge, fuel up with coffee, and get ready for an action-packed first day.👇 ☕ 9:00 AM–11:00 AM: Cup of Capital, sponsored by Economic Development Partnership of Alabama 🗣️ 9:00 AM–12:30 PM: @AFWERX & @SpaceWERXDOD: Powering the Future of Defense Innovation 🛋️ 9:00 AM–5:00 PM: Founders Lounge, sponsored by KYOTO 🎤 3:30 PM–4:30 PM: Critical Technologies Speaker Series, sponsored by @STATION_Austin ⭐ 5:00 PM–9:00 PM: Backstage Lounge (approved applicants only) 🚀 6:00 PM–9:00 PM: Startup Crawl, featuring presenting partners Delve & Every Details here 👉 hubs.ly/Q046tHj00 #CFHouse

Defense is no longer limited by hardware upgrade cycles. It’s being reshaped by software. ⚡️ This Saturday, Second Front and Teleidoscope are bringing that conversation to Capital Factory House. Donald Gansberger of Second Front Systems and Matt Rabinovitch, co-founder of Teleidoscope, will unpack how software-defined weapons are changing the speed of defense innovation — and why that matters for companies building in defense, AI, autonomy, and mission software. This is one of those sessions you’ll want to be in the room for. 🚀 Don't miss out 🎟️ hubs.ly/Q046ttY50

🚨 Breaking into defense isn’t just about having great tech — it’s about knowing how to get it bought. The DoW has more than one acquisition pathway, and choosing the right one can be the difference between momentum and months of going nowhere. This Saturday at Capital Factory House, Second Front and Teleidoscope are bringing together leaders from across the defense innovation ecosystem to unpack how founders can better navigate that landscape. 🎯 Join David Rothzeid of Shield Capital, Nat Higgins of the Defense Innovation Unit, Brendan Karp of Obviant, and Duncan Stewart of CyberWorx for a conversation on the pathways, tradeoffs, and opportunities shaping how commercial tech gets into the hands of the warfighter. If defense is part of your roadmap, this is a session to have on your list at #CFHouse. ⚡️ 🎟️ hubs.ly/Q046b6nG0

March 13 at Capital Factory House during #SXSW is a can’t-miss moment for anyone watching (or building) the future of defense innovation. 👀🚀 @AFWERX is taking center stage, alongside @SpaceWERXDOD, to spotlight how dual-use technology actually gets traction: de-risked, funded, and scaled from commercial promise to real defense outcomes. If you’re a founder or investor, the stakes are real: navigating SBIR/STTR, learning what strong Phase III pathways look like, hearing STRATFI success stories, and understanding why air & space tech investment is surging 📈 with AFWERX helping make engagement faster, smarter, and easier. ✅ Want the roadmap for working with the DAF ecosystem? ✅ Want to meet the people who can accelerate momentum? ✅ Want to leave with clarity—and connections? Make this a priority on your #CFHouse calendar—and grab your badge while there’s still time. 🎟️ hubs.ly/Q0465Ykw0

For nearly 20 years we've been helping founders build big companies outside Silicon Valley. @STATION_Austin is the next step. 🚀 More founders. More connections. More companies built here.

Vovy AI will be demoing at the Startup Crawl hosted by @CapitalFactory at @sxsw this week  🚀 If you’re curious about vibe coding or want to see how fast you can code with AI, stop by and say hi — we’ll be giving FREE vibe coding lessons on the spot. Come build something cool with us 🤝 vovy.ai #SXSW

AI is moving fast. 🤖 Regulation is moving faster. In today’s environment, AI workloads don’t fit neatly into a single cloud—and they can’t ignore compliance, data residency, auditability, or cost predictability. On March 13 at Capital Factory House, Lightedge is bringing together infrastructure leaders, technologists, and decision-makers to dig into how to build AI environments that balance innovation with governance. Built for organizations in regulated industries—healthcare, financial services, government—and for leaders who know AI strategy is now a board-level priority. If you’re making decisions about where AI workloads should live, this is for you. Don’t miss your chance to make #CFHouse your home during #SXSW. 🎟️ hubs.ly/Q044_GS90

America doesn’t have a technology problem ⚡️ it has a speed and scale problem. On March 14, @XBowSystems is bringing a high-signal afternoon to Capital Factory House with one mandate: Build Fast. Field Faster. What’s on deck: 🔥 Headline fireside with Deputy Assistant Secretary of War James Mismash: “The Department of War Wants You” — what non-traditionals should do next ⚡ “Speed Is a Weapon” roundtable on hypersonics + contested logistics 🌟 "Non-Traditionals Are the Strategy“ - How new entrants win DoW Contracts and Change the Industrial Base 🤝 High-signal networking built in: bring your questions, find the right people, and leave with real follow-ups. This is built for real operators — no panels for panels’ sake. If you’re building or backing dual-use and national-priority tech, this is the room. Grab a ticket and get in the room 🎟️ hubs.ly/Q045DP3f0

Innovation moves fastest when the commercial ecosystem and national security community build together. 💥 March 12 at Capital Factory House during #SXSW, @AFWERX is convening leaders from AFWERX, @SpaceWERXDOD, Air Force Research Laboratory, and @USAirForce for a high-impact day of programming at the intersection of commercial innovation + national security—focused on what it takes to move high-impact tech from early promise to real mission outcomes. Expect forward-looking discussion on dual-use pathways, where the DAF is headed, and how builders can plug into the ecosystem—plus senior leader perspective and real examples of transition and scale. If you’re a founder, investor, operator, or technologist building with commercial traction and mission relevance, this is the room. Grab your badge, grab a seat, and kick off day one with us at #CFHouse. 🎟️ hubs.ly/Q045K4v80

Get ready. 🚀 Capital Factory House is almost here. The energy is building and one space you won’t want to miss is the Founders Lounge, sponsored by KYOTO, March 12–16. This is your in-between-sessions power move. Swing through to: 🔥 Meet 6 startups KYOTO is bringing in to connect directly with attendees ⚡ Jump into real conversations with founders, operators, and investors 💻 Set up shop, recharge your devices, and reset ☕ Refuel with coffee and more while making connections that matter The schedule will be packed. Your inbox will be full. But the smartest move? Being in the room where conversations actually happen. Don’t wait until it’s sold out. Grab your ticket now and plan to make the Founders Lounge part of your CF House experience 🎟️ hubs.ly/Q043DmVQ0