Capital Factory is hosting the “Texas Startups National East Coast Tour” to help connect Texas’ best early-stage startups to professional investors. Local investors in Chicago and New York will be invited to participate in curated meetings with startup founders from Texas who are raising money and fit their investment thesis. Up to twenty promising startups raising between $1M and $10M from diverse sectors and industries will be selected by a committee of representatives from Capital Factory and National Roadshow sponsors.
ROADSHOW Agenda
Wednesday, February 19th in Chicago, IL- 12:00PM - Founders Arrive
- 1:00PM - Investor Office Hours (~30 investors with ~16 meetings each)
- 6:00PM - Reception Dinner with Investors + Founders
- 7:00PM - Conclude Day
Thursday, February 20th in New York, NY
- 12:00PM - Founders Arrive
- 1:00PM - Investor Office Hours (~30 investors with ~16 meetings each)
- 6:00PM - Reception Dinner with Investors + Founders
- 7:00PM - Conclude Day
Commitment Required from Startups
- CEO or Co-Founder must be present in each city and prepared to meet investors and attend the Texas Startups Roadshow dinner.
- Travel expenses must be covered by the participating company.
What We’re Looking For
- Companies that represent the best characteristics of Texas’ startup ecosystem which we believe to be powerful founders, thoughtful products and revenue based evidence of efficient value creation.
- At least one startup based in each of the major Texas cities: Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio.
Timeline
February 10th – Startup Roster Announced
February 22nd – TEX@Chicago
February 23rd – TEX@NYC
TEX@USA East Coast Roadshow Application
All information shared is kept confidential within the deliberation committee.