
Capital Factory
The Accelerator gives Texas startups a competitive advantage in attracting talent, advisors, investors and customers. We focus on helping startups raise funding and increase custo…
Capital Factory at a glance
| Address | Austin, TX, United States |
|---|---|
| Programmes | 2 standing programmes |
| Official website | capitalfactory.com/accelerator |
Programmes they run
Standing programmes at Capital Factory, separate from the funding calls above.
Capital Factory Fellowship
FellowshipBags exceptional people building their first company before the deck or round, providing capital and network access.
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The Capital Factory Fellowship backs exceptional people building their first company — before the deck, before the round, when conviction matters more than traction. It exists to back them early — with capital, the Capital Factory network, and the room to figure it out.
Center for Defense Innovation
Centre of ExcellenceA 23,000 sq ft public-private collaboration space opened with Army Futures Command, AFWERX, and DIU as tenants.
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Opened in 2019 as the Center for Defense Innovation, this 23,000 sq ft public-private collaboration space became the Center for Dual-Use Innovation, with Army Futures Command, AFWERX, and DIU as tenants.
Incubation tracks
The routes into Capital Factory, and what each one includes.
| Track | Type | Space | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| FellowshipFor founders at the very beginning, building their first company, before the deck or round. | Fellowship | — | capital, network_access |
| All Access | Pre-incubation | — | introductions, customer_access, capital_access |
Labs & facilities
Equipment and space on campus.
Center for Defense Innovation
23,000 sq ft of public-private collaboration space, later called the Center for Dual-Use Innovation
Support services
Help offered alongside funding and space.
About Capital Factory
Capital Factory is a Texas-based venture firm and active early-stage investor since 2010. It backs founders working on deep and frontier technology, spanning national security, healthcare, and next-generation industrial. The firm's offerings include the Texas Fund for early investments and an 'All Access' program connecting companies to introductions, customers, and capital. There is also a Fellowship program providing capital and network support to founders at the very beginning of their first company. Founded as a software accelerator in Austin in 2009, Capital Factory also manages a 23,000 sq ft public-private collaboration space, the Center for Dual-Use Innovation, initially established as the Center for Defense Innovation.
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Frequently asked questions about Capital Factory
What does Capital Factory do?
Capital Factory is a Texas-based venture firm and active early-stage investor since 2010. It backs founders working on deep and frontier technology, spanning national security, healthcare, and next-generation industrial.
Where is Capital Factory located?
Capital Factory is located at Austin, TX, United States.
What programs does Capital Factory run?
Capital Factory runs Capital Factory Fellowship and Center for Defense Innovation.
What facilities does Capital Factory offer?
Capital Factory offers Center for Defense Innovation.
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