Comparison · 11 material differences
Central Texas Angel Network vs Golden Seeds
This comparison was generated on request from the records. It carries no editorial verdict and is not indexed. The published comparisons are listed on the compare page.
Read down each column for one organization, across a row for the difference. A bronze mark at the left of a cell means the organizations differ on that row. A dash or “not published” means the organization does not disclose the fact — it is not a zero.
Verified September 2026
Investment community
Verified September 2026 Central Texas Angel Network
Accredited investors, family offices and investment groups who want to make their own early-stage investments in Texas companies
Investment community
Golden Seeds
Accredited investors who want to invest in early-stage companies founded or led by women
What the records say
- Accredited-investor status — Central Texas Angel Network: Must qualify as an accredited investor under US federal securities law; Golden Seeds: SEC accredited investor status is the only requirement to request a membership agreement; members must confirm their accredited status annually.
- Geographic restriction — Central Texas Angel Network: Out-of-state membership tiers require the member (and all group designees) to reside full-time outside Texas; Golden Seeds: No published geographic restriction.
- Annual dues — Central Texas Angel Network: $2,500 a year; Golden Seeds: Golden Seeds confirms ongoing annual dues but does not publish the amount..
Side by side
| Central Texas Angel Network | Golden Seeds | |
|---|---|---|
| Profile | ||
| Type | Investment community | Investment community |
| Founded | 2006 | 2004 (Founded by Stephanie Hanbury-Brown, who remains Managing Director of Golden Seeds and Managing Partner of the Golden Seeds Fund.) |
| Headquarters | Austin, United States | New York, United States |
| Geographic footprint | Austin-based, serving Texas statewide; accepts out-of-state members at a lower dues level | Nine chapters in the United States, with members in 28 states, Washington DC and internationally |
| Members | 140as of September 2026 | 300as of September 2026 |
| Chapters | Single organisation; no chapters | 9 |
| Primary audience | Accredited investors, family offices and investment groups who want to make their own early-stage investments in Texas companies | Accredited investors who want to invest in early-stage companies founded or led by women |
| Typical member | All members qualify as accredited investors under US federal securities law. The membership includes individuals and couples, family offices and other investment groups, and a distinct out-of-state cohort who must live full-time outside Texas. | Members are SEC accredited investors from varied professional backgrounds who share a stated commitment to advancing women entrepreneurs. Members must confirm their accredited status annually. |
| Qualification | ||
| Accredited-investor status | Must qualify as an accredited investor under US federal securities lawStated on the prospective member information page and repeated on the membership types pageverified September 2026 · source ↗ | SEC accredited investor status is the only requirement to request a membership agreement; members must confirm their accredited status annuallyverified September 2026 · source ↗ |
| Geographic restriction | Out-of-state membership tiers require the member (and all group designees) to reside full-time outside Texasverified September 2026 · source ↗ | No published geographic restriction |
| Invitation required | No | No |
| Sponsor required | No | No |
| Application process | Applicants complete the CTAN membership agreement and sign the rules of membership and conduct, meet a CTAN board member to complete qualification, submit an application form, and pay prorated annual dues. Accredited-investor status is required, and the group asks for relevant investment experience or a genuine interest in learning from peers and mentoring founders. | Newcomers to angel investing are directed first to a one-hour virtual open house where current members describe the experience. The next step is attending a forum meeting to observe the investment process and meet members. A prospective member then requests an invitation through the investor forums page, or contacts the membership team directly, and receives a membership agreement on confirming SEC accredited investor status. |
| Selectivity | Not publicly disclosed | Not publicly disclosed. Golden Seeds publishes no acceptance data; the only stated gate is accredited-investor status. |
| Cost | ||
| Annual dues | $2,500 a yearIndividual or couple membership (in-state), first year; dues fall by $500 from the second yearverified September 2026 · source ↗ | Golden Seeds confirms ongoing annual dues but does not publish the amount.verified September 2026 · source ↗ |
| Initiation fee | No initiation fee is published; first-year dues are prorated by month of joiningverified September 2026 · source ↗ | Golden Seeds states that membership consists of a one-time initiation fee and ongoing annual dues, but does not publish the amount.verified September 2026 · source ↗ |
| Membership term | Annual, renewing 1 December | Annual |
| Structure | ||
| Meeting frequency | Regular pitch meetings plus education events and social gatherings | Monthly chapter pitch meetings, plus investor forums, open houses and an annual summit |
| Peer forums | Not documented | Chapter forums with company pitches and member-led due diligence teams; member-managed annual funds run alongside direct investment |
| Confidentiality | Members sign CTAN rules of membership and conduct; deal material sits behind the Dealum platform | Not publicly disclosed |
| Time commitment | Not documented | Not documented |
| Organized as | Event-focused, Virtual | Chapter-based, Event-focused, Virtual |
| Confidential peer forums | No | Partial |
| Local chapters | No | Yes |
| Virtual membership | Yes | Yes |
| Online community | Yes | Partial |
| Member directory | Yes | Not documented |
| Events | Yes | Yes |
| Programming | ||
| Educational programming | Yes | Yes |
| Leadership development | No | Partial |
| Retreats | No | No |
| Travel | No | No |
| Family programming | No | No |
| Spouse and partner programming | Yes | No |
| Next-generation programming | No | No |
| Investment discussions | Yes | Yes |
| Investment opportunities | Yes | Yes |
| Philanthropic component | No | No |
| Networking emphasis | High | High |
| Social emphasis | Medium | Medium |
Next
Last verified: not yet reviewed
Report an error on this page
Sources
Drawn from the sources listed on each page: Central Texas Angel Network · Golden Seeds