Texas New Venture Competition
Overview
The Texas New Venture Competition (TNVC) is an annual event run by Texas A&M Innovation that supports early-stage, technology- or science-focused companies based in Texas. It provides a platform for these companies to gain exposure to venture capitalists and angel investors, and awards non-dilutive seed funding and prizes to winners to help them advance product development. Since its inception in 2015, the competition has awarded over $5 million.
Portfolio Companies
6
Website
texasnvc.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shower Stream | May 2017 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Corveus Medical | Jun 2023 | Grant | Co-investor |
| PolyVascular, Inc. | May 2019 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Taurus Vascular | Jun 2024 | Grant | Co-investor |
| Cosnetix | Jun 2025 | Grant | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Texas New Venture Competition based?
Texas New Venture Competition is headquartered in College Station, Texas, United States.
When was Texas New Venture Competition founded?
Founding year information for Texas New Venture Competition is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Texas New Venture Competition have?
Texas New Venture Competition has 6 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Texas New Venture Competition's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Shower Stream, Corveus Medical, PolyVascular, Inc., Taurus Vascular, Cosnetix.
What was Texas New Venture Competition's most recent investment shown here?
Texas New Venture Competition's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Cosnetix in 2025.
What sectors does Texas New Venture Competition focus on?
Texas New Venture Competition focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Consumer & Commerce, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.
What company stages does Texas New Venture Competition focus on?
Texas New Venture Competition typically invests at the Early stage.