Announcing the
UATX x Capital Factory
Partnership
About
The Office of Entrepreneurship & Leadership (OEL) at the University of Austin equips students with the entrepreneurial spirit and practical skills to become change makers in any arena – whether building innovative businesses, crafting impactful policies, or enriching our cultural landscape.
Capital Factory is the center of gravity for entrepreneurship in Texas, the number one startup state in the U.S. While serving as the most active investor in Texas since 2010, Capital Factory prides itself on housing the best entrepreneurs in the state, and introducing them to their first investors, employees, mentors, and customers.
Together, OEL and Capital Factory plan to cultivate a wide variety of entrepreneurial talent within the UATX community.
Partnership Goals
Networking
Through our partnership, UATX hopes to connect students and faculty with the largest network of entrepreneurs in Texas, making it easier to access the Austin startup ecosystem .
Mentorship
With Capital Factory's extensive mentor community, UATX will provide its students mentorship opportunities for professional development, and guidance for Polaris Projects.
Showcasing
Capital Factory's wide array of events throughout Texas will allow UATX students and faculty to showcase achievements and projects.