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Capital Factory

Capital Factory · Texas, USA (Austin)
Equity Applications open

No fixed deadline stated on the program site

Austin-based accelerator and VC firm, the most active investor in Texas for over a decade - unusually founder-friendly terms at just 1% equity for up to $100,000 in investment, plus mentorship, coworking and the largest investor network in Texas.

Programme terms

Amount
Up to $100,000 for 1% equity
Funding type
Equity
Stages
Early Traction, Growth
Industries
SaaS & Software, AI & Machine Learning, Fintech, Hardware / IoT
Regions
North America
Applications
Rolling intake
Who can apply
We back the most ambitious founders in Texas — humanoid robots, autonomous ships, neural interfaces, rockets to the Moon; Cash investments in Texas deep tech
Residency requirements
Texas, USA
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Data checked: September 30, 2026. Organisers change their terms. Check their site before you apply.

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