Built in San Antonio.
Investing Beyond Boundaries.

Alamo Ventures is a leading Texas investor community providing accredited investors access to opportunities across the private market, from first checks into promising startups to sought-after growth and pre-IPO rounds.

OUR WHY We exist to give investors access to the private markets and to give founders access to the capital and community they need to build. OUR MISSION To empower startups and investors through access, education, and collaboration — creating long-term impact for both founders and the communities they serve. OUR VISION We aim to redefine what it means to be a venture capitalist — not just writing checks, but showing up with experience, relationships, and a shared belief in innovation.

Our Story

What started in 2017 as Alamo Angels, a small group of San Antonio investors with a shared belief in backing great founders, has grown into a community investing across Texas and beyond.

As our community, portfolio, and investment opportunities expanded, so did our model. In 2026, Alamo Angels became Alamo Ventures, a name that better reflects who we are today: a private market investment community providing access from early-stage startups to sought-after growth and pre-IPO opportunities.

With 60+ portfolio companies and millions deployed, our name has evolved, but what brought us here hasn’t: relationships, shared conviction, and a commitment to backing ambitious founders.

The People Behind The Opportunity

Alamo Ventures Team

Juan “Sebastian” Garzon

Managing Partner

Francisco Garcia

Partner

Michael McElmeel

Analyst

Astrid Rosales

Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Lead

Ana Clara Lobato

Venture Fellow

Alamo Ventures Board of Directors

Jenifer Brown

Advisory Member, The Women’s Institute, Sendero Wealth Management

Alberto Gomez

Co-Founder, Irys

Rigoberto Gonzalez

Global Sourcing & Mexico Export Division Manager

Ben Jones

Co-Founder & CEO, JENNi; Former CEO, Skipcart (Exited to 7/11)

Marcos Resendez

CEO, 434 Media

David Rocha

Co-Founder & CEO, Prosperas

Elisa Sepulveda

L’Attitude

Jordan Kolosey

VP, Business Strategy & Innovation, Spurs

VentureSTX Founding Partners

John Cowen

Mayor of Brownsville, TX; President, Cowen Group, LTD

Don Douglas

Senior Managing Partner, Geekdom Fund

Aurora Archer

Founder + CEO, The Opt-In

David Kestenbaum

Co-Founder & CFO, Cauldron; Former GP at ZX Ventures (AbInBev)

Marcos Resendez

CEO, 434 Media

George Salinas

Trial Attorney, George Salinas Injury Lawyers

Dub Sutherland

Managing Partner, Kennedy Sutherland LLP; Co-Founder, Epic Western

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Developing the Next Generation of Talent

Launched in 2022, the Alamo Ventures Fellowship gives university students hands-on experience in venture capital and private markets. Fellows work alongside our team evaluating companies, conducting diligence, and engaging with founders and investors; building skills and relationships that extend well beyond the program.

Since its launch, 25+ fellows have participated, with alumni going on to roles at organizations including Bank of America, Deutsche Bank, J.P. Morgan Private Bank, Citi Private Bank, Morgan Stanley, and more.

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Built in San Antonio.

Growing Across Texas

Members invest together regardless of where they sit. Chapters are how you get people in the room: local events, local diligence partners, and local deal flow.

San Antonio

Established 2017

Home chapter. Flagship events, masterclasses, Women in Investing and Coffee with Angels.

Rio Grande Valley

Established 2024

Flagship events, and masterclasses.

Austin

Launching Q1 2026

Founding members are being selected now.

Houston

Launching Q1 2026

Founding members are being selected now.

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Meet Us There

Connect with the people shaping Texas’ startup scene. From pitch nights to community meetups, our events are designed to bring founders, investors, and innovators together in one space to share ideas and spark opportunity.

Founders & Funders Summit:
San Antonio 2025

October 15, 2025

Join Alamo Angels, VentureSTX, and leading startup ecosystem partners for a one-day summit designed to connect bold founders with engaged investors. Expect keynote talks from seasoned entrepreneurs, a live pitch competition featuring five Texas-based startups, and plenty of networking opportunities. Whether you’re raising your first round or exploring angel investing, this event is your gateway to meaningful connections and actionable insight.

Founders & Funders Summit: San Antonio 2025
October 15, 2025

Join Alamo Angels, VentureSTX, and leading startup ecosystem partners for a one-day summit designed to connect bold founders with engaged investors.

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Founders & Funders Summit: San Antonio 2025
October 15, 2025

Join Alamo Angels, VentureSTX, and leading startup ecosystem partners for a one-day summit designed to connect bold founders with engaged investors.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT >>

Founders & Funders Summit: San Antonio 2025
October 15, 2025

Join Alamo Angels, VentureSTX, and leading startup ecosystem partners for a one-day summit designed to connect bold founders with engaged investors.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT >>

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