Lubbock Angel Network

What is Lubbock Angel Network?

Lubbock Angel Network (LAN) is an angel investment network focused on empowering innovators and funding the future of American business, with a particular emphasis on spurring local economic growth in Lubbock, Texas.

Established in January 2015, LAN was the first formal angel group in Lubbock, created to provide seed and support capital for innovative startups within West Texas and beyond. The network is committed to fostering Lubbock's status as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, in partnership with Texas Tech University and the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance (LEDA).

LAN's investment thesis centers around seeking high-quality deals that promise healthy returns on investments, targeting a diverse range of industries and sectors. As of the latest available data, they have invested a total of $3,024,748 across 22 portfolio companies, contributing to the creation of 42 jobs in the Lubbock area.

Membership in LAN offers investors a wealth of expertise from a broad cross-section of industries, connectivity with the Lubbock economic development community, and a role in the local entrepreneurship ecosystem.

LAN considers organized private capital crucial for the growth of startup activity, serving as the only organized capital venture investing resource in Lubbock and one of the few in West Texas. The angel network supports local entrepreneurs by providing crucial capital, mentorship, and connections to community resources that enable startups to succeed and stay in the region.

LAN is also a proud member of the Alliance of Texas Angel Networks, expanding its reach and influence through collaborations that further benefit the member investors and the companies they support.