The following are organizations that can assist with accessing capital investment, loans, and other financing.
Alamo Angels is a group of business leaders and sponsors in San Antonio that invest in and support local businesses. They provide a platform for entrepreneurs to pitch their ideas to investors, offer resources and capital opportunities, and encourage co-investment.
The Bexar County Small Business & Entrepreneurship Department (SBED) supports new and existing businesses in Bexar County through programs, resources, and networking opportunities.
Culturingua is a San Antonio based organization dedicated to supporting current and aspiring middle eastern, north African, and south Asian small business owners through community and economic development.
Das Greenhaus is a 501(c)(3) public-private nonprofit located in Boerne, Texas. We aim to hgelp local startups and small businesses thrive so they can have a positive impact in our local community.
At Emerge and Rise™, we empower underserved entrepreneurs and small businesses with innovative education, essential resources, and supportive networks. Partnering with corporations and community leaders, we transform lives by fostering collaboration, promoting mental well-being, and building generational wealth through cutting-edge financial and digital literacy.
Enventure is a Houston-based nonprofit with programs designed to support life science innovators at every stage of the process, from needs finding, to business model development, to clinical strategy, and beyond.
The Governor’s Small Business Resource Portal will provide you with the most relevant resources and contacts to help you find success. This important tool offers a customized list of useful business resources to assist you in starting or growing your business in Texas.
For more than 30 years, LiftFund, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, has helped individuals achieve the American Dream by providing small business lending to those who do not have access to capital from typical lenders, such as traditional banks.
LISC San Antonio is a local branch of the national nonprofit organization LISC (Local Initiatives Support Corporation). It aims to transform distressed neighborhoods in San Antonio into sustainable and thriving communities through innovative partnerships, investments, and advocacy efforts.
PeopleFund provides small business loans as well as business assistance and education to people with otherwise limited access to such resources.
The SBA District Office in San Antonio is a regional office of the U.S. Small Business Administration that serves 55 counties in south central Texas. Its mission is to support small business growth and economic development in the region by providing a comprehensive range of services and resources.
Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office (EDT), within the Office of the Governor, is tasked with marketing and promoting the state of Texas as a premier business location and travel destination.
The Governor’s Office of Small Business Assistance and the Business Permit Office assist small and medium Texas businesses through advocacy, entrepreneurial support, education and technical assistance.
The Trinity University Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship is a hub for entrepreneurship and innovation in San Antonio, Texas, offering programs, resources, and support for students, faculty, and the wider community to develop entrepreneurial skills and launch ventures.
VelocityTX is an innovation center in San Antonio supporting bioscience companies with lease space, incubator programs, and funding opportunities to accelerate their growth.