2016 in Review - the Southwest Angel Network
2016 was a great first year for the Southwest Angel Network. The network ran four quarterly funding cycles. A total of 85 social-impact companies applied for funding during the year, including companies from the Austin, Houston, Dallas, the bay area, the east coast and the Midwest. The angels got to meet very interesting and talented executive teams, all of whom share a passion for making the world a better place.
Fifteen companies were selected to pitch at our four events, and four of those companies received funding:
Brobe is a women-led business that improves the lives of post-surgical breast-cancer patients. Our funding allows the company to increase inventory, which then allows a rapid increase in sale
Flow Below reduces the ecological impact of tractor-trailer trucks by improving fuel efficiency and reducing their CO2 footprint. Our funding helps the company to expand their customer base to include truck manufacturers.
OneSeventeen Media is a women-led business that supports the emotional well-being of junior high and high school students by providing a mobile app, MyMobileMentor. Our funding allows the company to finish development of their initial product.
Querium furthers the education of students who lack the math skills needed to succeed in today’s technological society. Our funding helps the company to enhanced their product technology.
This successful year could not have happened without our insightful and collaborative angels who are working to address significant societal problems, who enjoy helping young companies, and who are striving to achieve a financial return on their investments.
The network also participated in a wide variety of social-impact community events, including running an 11-week class for budding social entrepreneurs, and organizing in April a city-wide event addressing whether Austin can become a national hub for social entrepreneurship.
For more information contact Bob Bridge, [email protected], (512) 658-2240
Retired due to severe nerve damage from major back surgery. Some day my constant pain will end
8 年Good work Bob. Remember that I and others I know are available to evaluate claims made for educational outcomes.
Driving results daily in technology
8 年Didn't realize you invested in Querium. Kent Fuka and team are doing some great work!
Retired Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy | Strategic Communication Leader, Public Affairs
8 年Congratulations on the first year, and good luck going forward! The companies you chose to back sound like they are tackling issues that need addressing, but might not receive commercial funding. Hope your 2017 report can tell of their success!
Independent Semiconductor Technology Consultant, Delta-sigma modulators, Intellectual Property, Commerical Pilot at self employed
8 年Great work Bob!
Product Marketing Manager at Intertek Alchemy
8 年Many congrats on this first great year, Bob! You, your angel investors and those relentless, caring company founders are part of a new force to help improve our world.