56 AI investors in Texas
We list 56 AI investors in Texas as of November 2026: each has an SEC filing on file, and the list was last checked on 6 Nov 2026. The cities with the most head offices on this list are Austin (30), Dallas (9) and Houston (7).
Top 5 AI investors in Texas, ranked by recent fund activity
Among firms with a published profile and a dated fund or deal in the last 24 months. The rule: Activity score out of 100: recency of the latest fund filing or dated deal (35: full marks within 3 months, then stepping down at 6, 12 and 24 months), share of the observed portfolio in this sector (25; half of that when the sector is stated only), stated focus on the US (15: full marks when the firm names the US as where it invests, half when it says global), size of the fund on file on a log scale (15) and completeness of the public record (10). Regional focus is our research, not an SEC figure. It is a measure of activity and fit, not of quality or returns. The same rule orders the whole list; it is repeated in the method box.
8VC
Type: VC firm · HQ: Austin, TX · Focus: AI, Data, Biotech, Healthtech · Latest activity: New deal, Oct 2026 · Fund size on file: $400M (SEC Form D, 2026)
Dated new deal in Oct 2026; $400M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2026); states AI as a focus; names the US as where it invests; 8 named decision-makers on file.
Moonshots Capital
Type: VC firm · HQ: Austin, TX · Stages: Seed · Focus: AI, Fintech, Defense Tech, Govtech · Latest activity: New deal, Aug 2026 · Fund size on file: $100M (SEC Form D, 2022)
Dated new deal in Aug 2026; $100M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2022); states AI as a focus; names the US as where it invests; 6 named decision-makers on file.
Contrarian Thinking Capital
Type: VC firm · HQ: Austin, TX · Focus: AI, Fintech, Industrial Tech, Robotics · Latest activity: New fund, Oct 2026 · Fund size on file: $50M (SEC Form D, 2026)
Latest fund filing dated Oct 2026; $50M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2026); states AI as a focus; names the US as where it invests; 5 named decision-makers on file.
Ecosphere Ventures
Type: VC firm · HQ: Sugar Land, TX · Stages: Pre-seed, Seed · Focus: AI, Energy, Climate Tech, Industrial Tech · Latest activity: New fund, Sep 2026 · Fund size on file: $10M (SEC Form D, 2026)
Latest fund filing dated Sep 2026; $10M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2026); states AI as a focus; names the US as where it invests; 8 named decision-makers on file.
Transpose Platform
Type: VC firm · HQ: Houston, TX · Stages: Pre-seed · Focus: AI, Biotech, Generalist · Latest activity: New fund, Sep 2026 · Fund size on file: $500M (SEC Form D, 2026)
Latest fund filing dated Sep 2026; $500M fund on file (SEC Form D, 2026); states AI as a focus; 8 named decision-makers on file.
First 25 of 56 AI investors in Texas
| Investor | Type | HQ | Stagesour research | Focusour research | Latest fund or deal | Fund sizeas filed or stated | Checked | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8VC | VC firm | Austin, TX | AI, Data, Biotech, Healthtech | New deal, Oct 2026 | $400M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock | |
| Moonshots Capital | VC firm | Austin, TX | Seed | AI, Fintech, Defense Tech, Govtech | New deal, Aug 2026 | $100M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 5 Nov 2026 | 6 names · Unlock |
| Contrarian Thinking Capital | VC firm | Austin, TX | AI, Fintech, Industrial Tech, Robotics | New fund, Oct 2026 | $50M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 5 names · Unlock | |
| Ecosphere Ventures | VC firm | Sugar Land, TX | Pre-seed, Seed | AI, Energy, Climate Tech, Industrial Tech | New fund, Sep 2026 | $10M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Transpose Platform | VC firm | Houston, TX | Pre-seed | AI, Biotech, Generalist | New fund, Sep 2026 | $500M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Scout Ventures | VC firm | Austin, TX | Seed | AI, Defense Tech, Deep Tech, Robotics | New deal, May 2026 | $125M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Saga Ventures | VC firm | Austin, TX | Seed | AI, Fintech, Defense Tech | New fund, Oct 2026 | $225M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 5 names · Unlock |
| Elsewhere Partners | VC firm | Austin, TX | Growth | AI, Cybersecurity, Healthtech, SaaS | New deal, Jul 2026 | $285M (SEC Form D, 2023) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| JSTAR Capital | VC firm | Austin, TX | Growth | AI, Healthtech, Fintech, Medtech | New fund, Aug 2026 | $100M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Silent Ventures | VC firm | Dallas, TX | Pre-seed | AI, Defense Tech, Logistics, Space | New fund, Jul 2026 | $85M (SEC Form D, 2025) | 4 Nov 2026 | 1 name · Unlock |
| Agetech Capital | VC firm | Austin, TX | AI, Healthtech, Fintech, Impact | New fund, Sep 2026 | $3M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 6 names · Unlock | |
| Tapestry VC | VC firm | Houston, TX | Seed | AI, Fintech, Developer Tools, SaaS | New fund, Jun 2026 | $80M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 4 names · Unlock |
| Temper | VC firm | Sugar Land, TX | Growth | AI, Healthtech, Proptech, Defense Tech | New fund, Jul 2026 | $25M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 2 names · Unlock |
| Silverton Partners | VC firm | Austin, TX | Seed, Series A | AI, Cybersecurity, Developer Tools, Fintech | New deal, Sep 2026 | $160M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Dallas Venture Capital I DVC | VC firm | Irving, TX | Seed, Series A, Series B | AI, Fintech, Cybersecurity, Data | New deal, Oct 2026 | $75M (SEC Form D, 2021) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Summit Peak | Fund manager | Fort Worth, TX | AI, Defense Tech, SaaS | New fund, Sep 2026 | $175M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 4 Nov 2026 | 2 names · Unlock | |
| Audere | VC firm | Austin, TX | Growth | AI, Cybersecurity, Robotics, Industrial Tech | New fund, Oct 2026 | $100M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Balerion Space Ventures | VC firm | Dallas, TX | AI, Space, Defense Tech, Industrial Tech | New fund, Oct 2026 | $80M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock | |
| Arche Capital | VC firm | Austin, TX | Seed | AI, Fintech, Crypto and Web3 | New fund, Aug 2026 | $17M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 4 Nov 2026 | 2 names · Unlock |
| Texas Ventures | VC firm | Austin, TX | AI, Healthtech, Fintech, SaaS | New fund, Feb 2026 | $50M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock | |
| Mercury Fund | VC firm | Houston, TX | Pre-seed, Seed, Series A | AI, Healthtech, Crypto and Web3, Fintech | New deal, May 2025 | $150M (SEC Form D, 2022) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Portal Ventures | VC firm | Austin, TX | Pre-seed | AI, Crypto and Web3, Fintech, Energy | New deal, Feb 2026 | $80M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 4 Nov 2026 | 4 names · Unlock |
| BSV Ventures | VC firm | Dallas, TX | Seed | AI, Biotech, Deep Tech, Healthtech | New fund, Jul 2026 | $25M (SEC Form D, 2026) | 4 Nov 2026 | 5 names, firm email · Unlock |
| Next Ventures | VC firm | Austin, TX | Seed | AI, Healthtech, Medtech, Biotech | New fund, Dec 2024 | $100M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 5 Nov 2026 | 8 names · Unlock |
| Humain Ventures | VC firm | Austin, TX | Pre-seed, Seed | AI, Healthtech, Edtech, Biotech | New fund, May 2026 | $10M (SEC Form D, 2024) | 4 Nov 2026 | 1 name · Unlock |
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How these 56 break down
By metro area
| Metro area | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | 30 | 54% |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | 11 | 20% |
| Houston | 10 | 18% |
By city
| City | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austin | 30 | 54% |
| Dallas | 9 | 16% |
| Houston | 7 | 12% |
| San Antonio | 3 | 5% |
| Sugar Land | 2 | 4% |
By stage
| Stage | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Seed | 20 | 36% |
| Seed | 33 | 59% |
| Series A | 7 | 12% |
| Series B | 2 | 4% |
| Growth | 6 | 11% |
Stage is our research. A firm can back more than one stage.
By type
| Type | On this list | Share |
|---|---|---|
| VC firm | 54 | 96% |
| Fund manager | 1 | 2% |
| Accelerator | 1 | 2% |
Method and limits
- Source
- All 56 rows carry an SEC filing (Form D or Form ADV). All 56 have a website we checked. Filing date and fund size are SEC data where a filing exists. Stage, sector and check size are our research.
- Inclusion rule
- Organizations that back startups. Individuals, buyout funds and firms we found to be inactive are left out. Sector: the firm states AI as a focus on its own site, or we observed it in the firm's portfolio. Place: head office in Texas.
- Order
- Firms with a published profile come first. Activity score out of 100: recency of the latest fund filing or dated deal (35: full marks within 3 months, then stepping down at 6, 12 and 24 months), share of the observed portfolio in this sector (25; half of that when the sector is stated only), stated focus on the US (15: full marks when the firm names the US as where it invests, half when it says global), size of the fund on file on a log scale (15) and completeness of the public record (10). Regional focus is our research, not an SEC figure. It is a measure of activity and fit, not of quality or returns.
- Last refreshed
- November 2026. Rows on this list were checked between 4 Nov 2026 and 6 Nov 2026.
- Fill rates
- Of 56 rows: stage 46, sector 56, fund size 52, website 56. In the paid file: named decision-makers on 55 rows, firm email on 12, LinkedIn page on 25, check size on 5.
- Corrections
- Email hello@theinvestordatabase.com or use the update form. We act within 5 working days.
Questions
How many AI investors in Texas are there?
We list 56 as of November 2026. 34 of the 56 have a fund filing or a dated deal in the last 12 months. The cities with the most are Austin (30), Dallas (9) and Houston (7).
Which AI investors in Texas raised a new fund in the last 12 months?
27 of the 56 have a fund filing dated in the last 12 months. The most recent on this list are Audere (Oct 2026), Saga Ventures (Oct 2026) and Balerion Space Ventures (Oct 2026).
What is the typical fund size of AI investors in Texas?
The median fund size on file for this list is $62M, across the 48 firms with a size on an SEC Form D. The fund on file is each firm's main fund, which is not always its newest. The other 8 do not disclose a size there.
How do I contact AI investors in Texas?
The paid file holds 262 named decision-makers across 55 of these 56 and a firm email for 12. We publish the address a firm lists itself, never a personal email. Each free row links to a profile with the firm's website.
Where does the data on AI investors in Texas come from?
All 56 rows have an SEC filing on file (Form D or Form ADV). Filing date and fund size come from the filing. Stage, sector and check size are our research. Rows on this list were last checked on 6 Nov 2026 at the latest. The whole file is re-verified twice a year.
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