TEN Capital Network

Name

TEN Capital Network

Legal name

Central Texas Entrepreneur Network

Website

https://tencapital.group

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Investor introduction and fundraising advisory services

NAICS

Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles (525)

SIC

Security Brokers, Dealers & Flotation Companies (6211), Investment Advice (6282)

akta.pro primary industry

Venture Capital Fundraising Placement (FSAEALAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Institutional Capital Introduction (LP/Family Office/Endowment Matching) (FSAEALAI)

Keywords

• Investor matching services
• Fundraising advisory
• Startup capital introduction
• Accredited investor network
• Pitch event management

Headquarters

HQ city

Austin

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Funding as a Service (Subscription): TEN Capital charges startups a recurring subscription fee for its 3-month initial program (billed monthly), then month-to-month thereafter. The program provides fundraise preparation, campaign strategy and coaching, investor introductions, email/digital campaigns, pitch events, webinar exposure, podcast interviews, and investment closing support.
2. Preferred Partner Sponsorship Program: Professional service providers (legal advisors, fractional CFOs, HR providers, marketing coaches, VC/angel syndicates) pay to join the TEN Capital Preferred Partner Program, gaining curated introductions to startups raising capital, event visibility, content co-creation opportunities, and partner platform access.
3. Family Office Sponsorship: Family offices and wealth managers sponsor TEN Capital events and programs to gain visibility with high-net-worth investors and venture-backed startups.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

TEN Capital Network runs a "Funding as a Service" platform that matches vetted startups seeking Seed-to-Series B capital with a network of 25,000+ accredited investors (angels, VC funds, family offices, HNWIs). The company delivers the full fundraising funnel — preparation, campaign strategy, investor introductions, email/digital marketing, structured pitch events (E-SpeedMatch, 10/10 Syndicate, Pitch & Match, Life Science Syndicate), podcast exposure, and closing support — billed as a subscription to startups. Companion offerings serve accredited investors, family offices, and professional service providers through gated network access, monthly roundtables, and a paid Preferred Partner Program.

Product overview

TEN Capital Network operates a 'Funding as a Service' platform architecture centered on connecting startups with investors. The core offering comprises two primary programs: Funding as a Service for Companies (fundraise preparation, campaign strategy, investor introductions, pitch events, and closing support) and Funding as a Service for Investors (access to 25,000+ accredited investors across angel, VC, and family office segments). Supporting the core programs are complementary products including InvestorConnect Podcast (300+ founder interviews), Startup Funding Espresso (educational resources and calculators), AVA AI Analytics (proprietary investment intelligence), the X1 Pipeline Investability Score (partner-enabled scoring framework), and InvestorMatch Database (investor-company matching). The company also runs structured event programs (E-SpeedMatch, Ten 10/10 Session, Life Science Syndicate, Investor Education, Scale Up Pitch), a Family Office Program, and a Preferred Partner Program for ecosystem service providers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Funding as a Service for Companies A 3-month subscription fundraising program (then month-to-month) that helps startups prepare their fundraise, develop campaign strategy, get warm investor introductions, run email and digital marketing campaigns, pitch at structured events, and close funding. Sold to Seed through Series B startups seeking accredited investor capital.
• Funding as a Service for Investors An investor network program that provides accredited investors (angels, VC funds, family offices, HNWIs) with access to vetted Seed-to-Series B startup deal flow, including introductory mailers, fundraise progress updates, data room access, and ready-for-investment term sheets.
• TEN Capital Structured Pitch Events Monthly structured pitch and investor education events including E-SpeedMatch rapid matching, Ten 10/10 (10-minute pitch + 10-minute Q&A), Pitch & Match, Life Science Syndicate, Investor Education Series, and Scale Up Pitch. Held in-person in Austin, NYC, SoCal, Bay Area, and DC and virtually online.
• Family Office Program A dedicated program connecting family offices and wealth managers with curated investment opportunities through a monthly virtual Family Office Roundtable, exclusive in-person networking dinners and panels in major cities, investment showcases featuring live startup pitches, and expert panels on alternative investments and wealth management.
• Preferred Partner Program A paid strategic partnership program for service providers, advisors, and thought leaders supporting startups. Partners receive 3–5 warm introductions per month to TEN Capital clients raising capital, access to pitch events and panels, co-branded marketing, access to AVA Analytics and InvestorMatch tools, and a 90-day onboarding with ongoing visibility planning.
• Angel Group & Syndicate LP/Member Finding Program A partnership program that helps angel groups, syndicates, and VC funds find new limited partners and members through TEN Capital's investor network, including campaign management, panel participation, and warm introduction services.
• InvestorConnect Podcast A podcast series hosted by Hall Martin featuring interviews with startup founders about their fundraise stories and with investors about their investment strategies. Over 300 episodes available at investorconnect.org, used as a content distribution and investor education channel.
• Startup Funding Espresso An educational platform providing e-guides, calculators, and resources for startup fundraising preparation and investor education, including tools such as the "How Fundable is Your Startup?" fundability calculator.

Quantifiable outcome

• Startups have raised over $900M through TEN Capital's investor network since inception
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers37 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability5 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• X1 PipelinecoreTechnology or IntegrationX1 Pipeline is an AI-native platform that unifies startups, investors, and corporates to streamline discovery, evaluation, and funding. TEN Capital partnered with X1 Pipeline to offer the Investability Score — a structured scoring framework used to evaluate and rank startups' fundraising readiness. Over 11,000 startups have been reviewed using this tool in the last 18 months. The scoring system supports investor decision-making and prioritization.
• FifthVantageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFifthVantage is a featured partner in the TEN Capital Preferred Partner Program, positioning its brand in front of ultra-high-net-worth investors and decision-makers through the TEN Capital network.
• PreFixminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPreFix is a featured partner in the TEN Capital Preferred Partner Program. Phil Nadel of Forefront Venture Partners made an investment in PreFix following a TEN Capital referral.
• SoteriaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSoteria is a featured partner in the TEN Capital Preferred Partner Program, positioning its brand in front of ultra-high-net-worth investors and decision-makers.
• SV VentureminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSV Venture is a featured partner in the TEN Capital Preferred Partner Program, gaining visibility within the network of 25,000+ accredited investors and active founders.
• Central Texas Angel NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCentral Texas Angel Network (CTAN) is featured as a partner in TEN Capital's Preferred Partner Program. Hall Martin previously led CTAN as its first Executive Director where he achieved over a 40X return for investors.
• DealumcoreTechnology or IntegrationTEN Capital uses Dealum as its online application and deal management platform for company intake and fundraise program enrollment. Companies submit applications through Dealum at app.dealum.com.
• Oracle NetSuite Accelerator ProgramminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealthy For Life Foods (JACA), a TEN Capital client, was introduced to Oracle at a conference and selected for the NetSuite Accelerator Program — an opportunity for startups to deploy Oracle NetSuite ERP solutions from day one.
• Baylor Angel NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHall Martin serves as Vice-Chair of the Baylor Angel Network, a university-affiliated angel investment group, bringing cross-network deal flow and credibility to TEN Capital.
• Texas Open Angel NetworkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHall Martin is the founder and director of the Texas Open Angel Network, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to the education of angel investors. This nonprofit affiliation reinforces TEN Capital's positioning in the startup ecosystem.
• SKU (Incubation Station)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHall Martin is a Founder and initial Managing Director of SKU, a consumer product goods accelerator based in Austin, Texas. This provides additional deal sourcing and ecosystem connections for TEN Capital.
• SKU (Incubation Station)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerHall Martin served as former Managing Director of AccelerateNFC, an accelerator in Dallas, Texas focusing on Near Field Communication, adding to TEN Capital's regional ecosystem depth.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Visible.vc: Visible.vc provides investor relations and fundraising software for early-stage startups, including investor updates, data rooms, and pipeline tracking. It addresses an adjacent pain point in the fundraising workflow that complements TEN Capital's intermediation services.

Direct peers

• FundersClub: FundersClub operates an online venture capital platform that allows accredited investors to invest in curated startup deals through syndicates. It serves the same startup-to-investor intermediation niche as TEN Capital, though with a more tech-forward, online-only model.
• OurCrowd: OurCrowd is a global crowdfunding venture firm that enables accredited investors to co-invest in curated startup deals. Its investor matching and curated deal flow model is directly comparable to TEN Capital's accredited investor network and pitch event formats.
• AngelList: AngelList operates Roll Up Vehicle and Venture products that match startups with angel and VC investors, serving the same Seed-to-Series B deal flow that TEN Capital targets. Both function as intermediation platforms connecting vetted startups with accredited investors, though AngelList is technology-led and far larger in scale.
• Gust: Gust provides a global platform connecting startups with angel investors and operates the official directory of angel groups worldwide. It directly overlaps with TEN Capital's investor matching and accredited investor network functionality.
• Republic: Republic (formerly SeedInvest) is a private investment platform that helps startups raise capital from a large network of retail and accredited investors using Reg D and Reg A+ offerings. TEN Capital's "Funding as a Service" offering overlaps directly with Republic's core matchmaking and capital raise facilitation model.
• Wefunder: Wefunder operates an equity crowdfunding platform that enables startups to raise capital from a large pool of retail and accredited investors using Reg CF and Reg A+. The platform competes with TEN Capital for early-stage capital raises by offering a self-serve, lower-friction alternative.
• StartEngine: StartEngine is a leading equity crowdfunding platform that has helped thousands of startups raise capital from a broad investor base using Reg A+ and Reg CF. It competes with TEN Capital's investor matching services in the early-stage capital raising space.

Broad incumbents

• Crunchbase: Crunchbase is a broader private company data and deal intelligence platform that also surfaces funding rounds and investor activity to subscribers. While not a direct placement agent, it serves as a discovery and intelligence layer that overlaps with TEN Capital's investor-facing deal flow tools.
• Carta: Carta provides cap table management, investor relations, and private market liquidity tools, and has expanded into deal sourcing and fund administration. Its investor network and fund management features place it in the broader startup-investor intermediation space alongside TEN Capital.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ten-capital-group
• Instagraminstagram.com/tencapitalnetwork
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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments1 record

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