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    AustinUpdated July 2026

    Top 15 Angel Investors in Austin (2026)

    Austin is home to 764 angel investors and VCs in the AngelBacked database. The most active — ranked below by number of disclosed portfolio investments — include Jason Calacanis, Kerry Rupp and Amy Sun. Their portfolios concentrate in Health Care, Women Founded and Wearables.

    1. 1
      Jason CalacanisBestie at LAUNCH
      163 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Tribu, Talla, Gigster, 15Five

      AdvertisingHealth CareE-Learning
    2. 2
      Kerry RuppGeneral Partner at LexisNexis
      102 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Lucidity Health, Ocean Approved, Ntensify, ClrTouch

      AndroidFood TechConsumer Health
    3. 3
      Amy SunFounder and CEO at N/A
      91 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Unacademy, Bulbulive Shopping Network, Fishtown Analytics, Xentral

      Health CareWearablesEmail
    4. 4
      Jake MedwellCo-Founder and Partner at N/A
      89 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: FreightWeb, Motherly, Cellino Biotech, Nylas

      Health CareWomen FoundedMedical Testing
    5. 5
      Damon RawieManaging Director at N/A
      82 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Hortau, Danimer Scientific, PayIt, Glori Energy

      Health CareTelecommunicationsTransportation
    6. 6
      Chris PacittiFounder and Partner at N/A
      74 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: On Networks, Draker, Civitas Learning, Umbel

      WearablesCustomer ServiceCybersecurity
    7. 7
      Steve B.Co-Founder at N/A
      72 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Zeltiq Aesthetics, BARRX Medical, The CORE Institute, Lassen Therapeutics

      Health CareWellnessHealthcare Services
    8. 8
      Steve AbbottPartner at N/A
      72 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Splashtop, LeanData, Restream, CircleCI

      Health CareTrainingWearables
    9. 9
      Elizabeth "Beezer" ClarksonPartner at N/A
      72 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Splashtop, LeanData, Restream, CircleCI

      Health CareTrainingWearables
    10. 10
      Brian AtwoodFounder, CEO at N/A
      67 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Black Diamond Therapeutics, Kyras Therapeutics, CRISPR Therapeutics, Aligos Therapeutics

      Health CareGeneticsEnterprise
    11. 11
      Thomas C. Hawes, M.D., MBAPartner at N/A
      64 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: doggyloot, enEvolv, Novihum Technologies, ZeOmega

      Health CareWearablesBiomass Energy
    12. 12
      Michelle GouveiaVice President, Sandbox Insurance at N/A
      62 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: doggyloot, enEvolv, Novihum Technologies, ZeOmega

      Health CareWearablesBiomass Energy
    13. 13
      Ken DeAngelisGeneral Partner at N/A
      60 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Draker, Civitas Learning, Umbel, Veros Systems

      WearablesCustomer ServiceConsumer Electronics
    14. 14
      John ThorntonPartner at N/A
      60 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Draker, Civitas Learning, Umbel, Veros Systems

      WearablesCustomer ServiceCybersecurity
    15. 15
      Al SchueleGeneral Partner at N/A
      54 portfolio investments

      Notable investments: Luxtera, Informative, HexaTech, Airband Communications Holdings

      Health CareTelecommunicationsVideo Conferencing

    Methodology

    Investors are ranked by the number of disclosed portfolio investments recorded in the AngelBacked database of Austin-based angels, VCs, and family offices. Rankings refresh as new investments are disclosed. Portfolio counts reflect publicly known deals and may understate an investor's full activity.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Who is the most active angel investor in Austin?

    Based on disclosed portfolio investments, Jason Calacanis (LAUNCH) is the most active angel investor in Austin in our database, with 163 portfolio investments.

    How many angel investors are in Austin?

    AngelBacked's database includes 764 angel investors and VCs based in Austin. This page ranks the 15 most active by portfolio size.

    What sectors do Austin angel investors fund?

    The most common sectors among Austin's top angel investors are Health Care, Women Founded, Wearables, Enterprise Software and Cybersecurity.

    How do I contact angel investors in Austin?

    Each investor profile on AngelBacked includes verified contact details, portfolio companies, and sector focus. Warm introductions convert best, but a concise cold email referencing a relevant portfolio company also works — mention why your startup fits their investment pattern.

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