Texas Emerging Technology Fund
The ETF provides Texas with an unparalleled advantage by expediting the development and commercialization of new technologies, and by recruiting the best research talent in the world. Through Regional Centers for Innovation and Commercialization, the fund provides investment capital targeted to the development of start-up and growth stage technology companies.
Phone: 972-883-4920
www.emergingtechfund.com
Angel Investors
Angel networks are composed of individual investors who provide venture capital. These individuals look for companies that exhibit high-growth prospects, have a synergy with their own business or compete in an industry in which they have succeeded.
Incubators
Incubators are one of the many initiatives used for entrepreneurship development. Entrepreneurs need training and technical assistance and incubators aid entrepreneurs by giving them access to:
- Equipment
- Funding
- Mentoring
- Rental space
- Flexible leases
- Shared basic business services and equipment
- Technology support services
- Assistance in obtaining the financing necessary to grow
Some are non-profit, while others may charge fees and/or acquire some equity in ventures in exchange for their services. A business incubator’s goal is to produce successful firms that will leave the program financially viable and freestanding.
Venture Capital
Venture capital firms are professional, institutional managers of risk capital that enables and supports the most innovative and promising companies. This money funds new ideas, that could not be financed with traditional bank financing, in the form of equity.