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The first 20 years of CTAN were about building the foundation. The next chapter is about expanding that impact. More syndication, investor education, collaboration, and capital moving into early-stage companies. Come be part of it. 🔗 ctan.com

CTAN members and the CTAN Sidecar Fund are investing $150K into SunRay Scientific, a company developing advanced conductive adhesives for flexible wearables and semiconductor electronics.

Today, we had the opportunity to present “Getting Started in Angel Investing” to the team at HiBob. If your company or executive team is interested in learning more about angel investing or startup ecosystems, reach out to us director@ctan.com.

CTAN continues to be one of the most active angel groups in the country. If you’re an accredited investor looking to build your angel portfolio, we want you as part of the CTAN network. Apply for membership or attend an upcoming event 🔗 ctan.com

CTAN's metrics Lunch & Learn is one of the most data-heavy sessions we do all year. Some of the biggest takeaways from the 2025 update: • CTAN members invested $8M in 2025, up 54% year over year • Active check writers increased 40% • Current portfolio value $605M

CTAN is proud to be an official media partner for the 2026 Principled Business Summit in Austin, October 28-30. CTAN network gets 15% off: luma.com/376whqyw?coupo… Love.Life

Yesterday, CTAN member Jeff Peterson spoke at Georgetown Small Business Week, presenting “How to Raise Money from Angel Investors” to founders and entrepreneurs from across the community.

For 20 years, CTAN has been built by members who do a lot more than write checks. What started in 2006 as a small group of investors has grown into a community of 150+ active members. 🔗 ctan.com

Austin didn’t become a startup hub by accident. It took a lot of pieces working together over time to change that: founders building here, local support, investors writing checks at early stages. Central Texas Angel Network has been part of that for 20 years.

In 2025, CTAN members invested $8M into early stage companies, a 54% increase over 2024. Founders currently raising, apps are open. Accredited investors, you can get involved in the process and invest alongside the network. 🔗 ctan.com

The Forty Acres Founders Pitch Competition Finals, hosted by the Herb Kelleher Entrepreneurship Center, is coming up on April 23. Four top student startups from UT Austin will pitch for $20,000 in funding! Reserve a spot to attend: eventbrite.com/e/forty-acres-…

"CTAN's process if very member-oriented. Some angel groups have a dedicated group that makes decisions on what companies are ultimately shown to the membership. That's not our model, it never has been. Our model is very democratic." - CTAN member Lance Adams

5 founders, 50+ angel investors, and a solid night of startup pitches. CTAN’s latest Pitch Night had one of the strongest groups of startups we’ve seen in awhile. Founders and investors, learn more: 🔗 ctan.com

CTAN and Perkins Coie hosted a small group of founders and investors downtown Austin for an invite-only happy hour. Perkins Coie shared quality insights on the legal side while founders connected with CTAN to learn how we support companies through the funding process.

Ever wondered what it’s like to be an angel investor inside a network? Don’t take our word for it—hear it from the people actually doing it! After almost a decade as a CTAN member, here's what Laurie Cercone had to say. Connect with our team to learn more.

Applications are open for the Round Rock Startup Pitch Competition! Submit your applications by March 27. The winner will receive a grand prize of $10,000!   Pass along this link: 🔗roundrockchamber.org/round-rock-sta…

Thanks to CTAN members Joseph Liu and Gary Forni for taking the time to mentor founders 1:1 at SXSW this week! Also great to see former CTAN members Kevin Smith and Kelsey August volunteering their time to mentor as well.

What does an angel investor actually see when they look at your startup? That was the question we put in front of a packed room at SXSW during Pitching to Angels 101: Think Like an Investor. We flipped the script. Founders became the investors.

CTAN’s next Funding Cycle kicks off next week! Don't miss this Sunday's application deadline. Founders, if you're looking for funding, make sure you get your applications in before March 15. Apply for funding and get involved here: ctan.com

SXSW week is here—and CTAN kicked it off the right way! If you’re in town for SXSW, plug into the CTAN network. Join our sessions led by Katie Russel, Gary Forni, and John Lilly, and catch mentor hours with investors in our community, including Gary Forni and Joseph Liu.