Capital Factory
Capital Factory is a medium-sized investment banking company based in Austin, Texas, recognized as the most active investor in Texas since 2010, and specializes in incubator, coworking, accelerator, funding, events, and mentorship services for entrepreneurs.
History
Founded in 2009, Capital Factory has emerged as a pivotal player in the Texas entrepreneurial ecosystem. Since its inception, the company has positioned itself as 'The Center of Gravity for Entrepreneurs in Texas.' Over the years, Capital Factory has continuously expanded its presence across four major cities: Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. Recognized by Pitchbook as the most active investor in Texas since 2010, it has steadily grown to a medium-sized business with a team of 307 professionals.
Services
Capital Factory offers a variety of services designed to support startups and entrepreneurs. These include Incubator, Coworking, Accelerator, Funding, Events, and Mentorship. The company provides coworking spaces, dedicated desks, and private office rentals, along with amenities such as an onsite gym, a stocked kitchen, conference rooms, and meeting spaces. With a ventures program offering access to angel investors and VC firms, the company also provides over $250,000 in hosting credits from leading companies like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft.
Locations
Capital Factory operates in four major Texas cities: Austin, Dallas, Houston, and San Antonio. The headquarters is located in the Austin Centre building at 7th and Brazos in downtown Austin, Texas. Each location features over 81,000 square feet of coworking and meeting space, offering a conducive environment for startups and entrepreneurs to collaborate and innovate.
Community and Networking
Capital Factory facilitates connections between entrepreneurs and their first investors, employees, mentors, and customers. The company plays host to more than 900 tech and community events annually, including flagship events like Fed Supernova, which connects entrepreneurs with government and industry leaders for defense innovation. Additionally, Capital Factory organizes monthly discussions on the trend of one-person businesses and offers the Austinpreneur podcast, focusing on startup stories and insights from the Austin tech community.
Mentorship and Support
Capital Factory provides extensive support to startups through a robust mentor network consisting of over 150 top tech mentors in Texas. The ventures program offers startups coworking space, hosting credits, and access to a mentor network. Being a Certified B Corporation® since 2017, the company meets high standards of social and environmental performance, further enhancing its credibility among aspiring entrepreneurs and investors.