Entrepreneurs

Investors want to see qualified deals that have a strong chance of success because of the diligence in preparing the corresponding documents and analyses. The Rio Tech Fund can help you in the following ways:

  • Business Plan Review
  • Market Analyses
  • Strategic & SWOT Analysis
  • Intellectual Property Evaluation and Research
  • Technical Assessment
  • Deal Packing for Seed, Angel and Venture Capital Funding
  • Introductions to Strategic Partners

Angel Investor Network

Application Process

The Rio Tech Fund accepts business plans meeting our submission criteria. If your business plan meets the following three requirements:

  • 1. Texas-based deals


  • 2. Total fund raise no greater than $2M (Any deal above $1M must come with a lead investor and a terms sheet.)


  • 3. Completed or near-completed product/service offering


Submit a Business Plan.

Please contact us for information or questions on submitting a business plan.


Texas ETF Commercialization Awards

The Rio Tech Fund accepts applications for Texas ETF Commercialization Awards. Applications are reviewed and submitted to the State on a quarterly basis.

Companies interested in applying for a Commercialization Award should click on "Apply for Funding".