The Houston Angel Network (HAN) is the oldest angel network in Texas and most active angel network in the USA according to the Angel Resource Institute. Its members have invested more than $61.7M in 198 deals since its inception in 2001. In 2014, HAN members invested $15.3M in 66 deals. The typical individual HAN member is an accredited investor
seriously interested in providing capital and coaching to early stage companies. HAN also has institutional members such as seed funds, accelerators, universities and other networks within the innovation ecosystem. HAN is a non-profit association that does not charge fees to entrepreneurs; its revenue consists of membership fees and sponsorships.