Texas Wide Open for Business

investment firm

About

Texas Wide Open for Business is a public-private partnership that promotes economic development in Texas.

Details

Industries
Advertising,Marketing Automation
Founded date
Jan 1, 1987
Operating Status
Active
Investor Type
Government Office

Texas is deep in the heart of Corporate America. The state is at the top of nearly every credible best states to do business list and our investment attraction and job creation numbers are the envy of economic development professionals across the country.

The Texas economy has no equal and the TexasOne program has played a key role in the state’s ascent to the top. The Program’s unique marketing approach has boosted the state’s economic development initiative and created global awareness of Texas’ business friendly climate.

The TexasOne program is a public-private partnership of the Texas Economic Development Corporation that markets the state in a dynamic and competitive manner.

Texas’ economic development and marketing successes are a direct result of the financial contributions, collaborative input, and innovative vision of TexasOne members.

Through trade and industry events, business recruitment missions, signature events, advertising, and public relations, as well as an interactive web presence, TexasOne members share a simple message “Texas is wide open for business”.

With the right approach, the right blueprint for success, key players and the full support of the Governor, we can achieve a stronger and more successful campaign in the history of economic development.

Investments

Number of Investments
Number of Lead Investments
22
12
Texas Wide Open for Business has made 22 investments. Their most recent investment was on Aug 1, 2012, when Veros Systems raised $1.50M.
Date Company Name
Round Money Raised Industry Lead Investor
Aug 1, 2012 Veros Systems
Series Unknown $1.50M Energy Efficiency Yes
Series Unknown $1M Biotechnology Yes
Mar 27, 2012 Bi02 Medical
Series B $13.70M Health Care
Series Unknown $1.25M Biotechnology Yes
Series Unknown $1.80M Electric Vehicle Yes

Employee Profiles

Number of Employee Profiles
8
Texas Wide Open for Business has 8 current employee profiles, including Board member J. Bruce Bugg Jr.
Board member
Board member
Board member
Board member
Executive

Exits

Texas Wide Open for Business has had 5 exits. Texas Wide Open for Business most notable exits include Qcue ,   Ensysce Biosciences

Date Company Name Exit Type Industry
Jul 28, 2021 Qcue M&A Concerts Detail
Jun 30, 2021 Ensysce Biosciences IPO Biotechnology Detail
Nov 19, 2014 Bellicum Pharmaceuticals IPO Biotechnology Detail
Nov 10, 2014 SolarBridge Technologies M&A Electronics Detail
Sep 6, 2012 Actacell M&A Battery Detail