Frequently Asked Questions

GENERAL

  • This one big day is a cohesive effort to promote the ecosystem of startup support across the state. We team up the make it easy for founders to see who's in their region, what do they invest in, share stories and education, and offer a space and time to convene and network around topics of innovation. Read more about the mission here.

  • There is no cost to attend any event as an attendee of the Texas Venture Fest. To be promoted to attendees visit the participation page here.

  • Thanks for your interest as this is a massive, truly Texas-sized community effort! Contact us by using this form here.

  • Contact us here.

  • Please see our expanded “greater venture” terminology and that we are inclusive to promoting the greater venture ecosystem of startup support made up of: VCs, incubators, accelerators, universities, etc.

    We also include chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, and cities who want to promote any startup or startup investor-related offering.

  • This is an event hosted by the Texas Venture Alliance, which is a nonprofit that co-creates resources, events, such as the Texas Venture Newsletter and Texas Venture Fest's sister signature event, the Texas Venture Gala & Forum. This is a fundraiser to be able to continue to offer a statewide network of support, provide leadership opportunities that help offer areas of collaboration that expand beyond city limits.

  • The Texas Venture Fest happens simultaneously on Oct 2nd (mostly) from 5pm-9pm.

  • Contact us with your interest here.

VENTURE COMMUNITY

  • Startups, potential LPs, and potential partners are able to checkout the organizations promoted on the Texas Venture Fest, so you’ll get many people coming up to your location who want to learn more.

    As this is a fundraiser for us as well, your participation is greatly appreciated and any involvement with us is an investment in a resource across the state’s startup and venture community.

  • Review the benefits here depending on participation level.

  • Yes, if you host a Texas Venture Fest, your cohort will be promoted on this page for the Texas Venture Showcase: https://www.texasventuregala.com/texas-venture-showcase

  • When the state’s ecosystem of entrepreneurs are supported regionally, as well as being connected across the state, everyone benefits. Texas Venture Fest promotes cities literally and figuratively all on the same page to come together and promote Texas innovation.

  • We partner with chambers of commerce, economic development corporations, and cities to feature what their region is known for in terms of: the startup/entrepreneur scene, venture/investing community, and the general business climate. A few examples are here: Round Rock, El Paso, Kerrville, Buda, and more.

CHAMBERS, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ORGS, & CITIES

UNIVERSITIES

  • This could be a great showcase of all the university programs that are a part of the ecosystem of entrepreneur support. It’s a time when investors and the community can easily see all the offerings, success stories, how to get involved, etc. We also highlight any R&D startups in university incubators, cohorts, etc on the Texas Venture Showcase page: https://www.texasventuregala.com/texas-venture-showcase. It could also be a great leadership opportunity for a student organization or organizer to lead.