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Houston Angel Network

Houston Angel Network

Overview

The Houston Angel Network (HAN) is a non-profit organization dedicated to developing the innovation ecosystem by supporting founders and startups with financial resources and mentorship . It is a network of SEC-accredited investors interested in providing capital and coaching to early-stage companies . The firm also has Institutional Members such as Funds, Accelerators, Universities, and Networks within the innovation ecosystem .

Year Founded

2001

Portfolio Companies

30

Investments

Houston Angel Network investments
CompanyDateStageLead
BRCĒApr 2026GrantCo-investor
Materna MedicalJul 2025Series B ExtensionCo-investor
Intero BiosystemsJun 2025Pre SeedCo-investor
Intero BiosystemsApr 2025GrantCo-investor
Voyager BiomedicalApr 2025Series ACo-investor

Key People

Diaco Aviki

Investor Board Member

Jerry Varnado

Board Member And Investor

Zakariya I.

Board Member Independent Investor

Chantel Jordan

Member & Investor

Fredis Rodriguez

Member And Investor

Jan E. Odegard

Angel Investor

Jen Leeson

Angel Investor

Jeremy Jenson

Early Stage Investor & Advisor

John Karanikas

Member And Investor

Meera Naehr

Investor, Life Sciences

Michael Griswold

Angel Investor

Sam Tillinghast

Member And Investor

Wayne Griswold

Angel Investor

Xavier Jordan

Angel Investor

Harsh Sharma

Associate (Venture Capital Lab)

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Investment Activity

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersHouston, Texas
Year Founded2001

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