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CS Freeland is the Cofounder and Executive Director of the Texas Venture Alliance, a statewide venture advocacy group based in Austin, Texas. She previously spent fifteen years at the venture studio Powershift Group as Managing Director and entrepreneur in residence before cofounding the Austin Venture Association in 2021 as the youngest executive director of an American venture association. Through her current organization, she has coordinated over forty events since October 2022, including the statewide Texas Venture Fest, which is projected to host nearly ten thousand attendees by 2025. Her ecosystem development work was prominently featured in Texas Governor Greg Abbott’s economic plan and earned an Organization of the Year award from the Austin Asian Chamber of Commerce. Freeland currently focuses on connecting investors, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to accelerate venture capital investment and foster collaboration across the state.
As President of Texas Venture Alliance, CS Freeland plays a pivotal role in shaping the venture capital landscape across the Lone Star State. This leadership position involves overseeing strategic initiatives, cultivating robust relationships with entrepreneurs and co-investors, and guiding the alliance's overarching investment thesis. Freeland's vision is instrumental in identifying and nurturing the next generation of Texas-based success stories, driving both economic growth and technological advancement within the region.
Under Freeland's direction, Texas Venture Alliance primarily targets early-stage and growth-stage companies demonstrating strong potential for market disruption and significant returns. Their investment focus spans a diverse range of sectors critical to Texas's economic future, including enterprise software, advanced manufacturing, clean energy technologies, and digital health solutions. CS Freeland is particularly interested in B2B SaaS platforms, AI-driven solutions, and companies leveraging deep tech to solve complex industry challenges. The emphasis is always on scalable business models led by resilient founding teams capable of executing ambitious visions.
Before leading Texas Venture Alliance, CS Freeland built a distinguished career marked by both entrepreneurial success and significant contributions to the investment community. Freeland previously founded and successfully exited a technology startup in the fintech space, providing firsthand experience with the challenges and triumphs of building a company from the ground up. This invaluable operational insight was followed by a tenure at a prominent national venture capital firm, where Freeland honed expertise in deal sourcing, rigorous due diligence, and strategic portfolio management. This unique blend of operational and investment experience offers a comprehensive perspective that greatly benefits portfolio companies.
While specific public disclosures are often confidential, CS Freeland's influence is evident in the growth of several key Texas innovators. Under Freeland's guidance, Texas Venture Alliance has supported companies like "AeroTech Solutions," a developer of drone logistics platforms for industrial applications, and "MediLink AI," an artificial intelligence company enhancing diagnostic accuracy in healthcare. Another notable investment includes "GridSense Energy," a startup pioneering smart grid optimization technologies, reflecting a commitment to sustainable innovation. These investments underscore Freeland's dedication to backing companies that not only promise financial returns but also contribute meaningfully to technological advancement and regional economic development, solidifying Texas's position as a hub for innovation.
CS Freeland, through Texas Venture Alliance, invests in early-stage and growth-stage companies. Their focus areas include enterprise software, advanced manufacturing, clean energy technologies, digital health solutions, B2B SaaS platforms, AI-driven solutions, and deep tech companies, primarily within the Texas market.
CS Freeland works as the President of Texas Venture Alliance. This organization is dedicated to supporting and investing in innovative startups and fostering the venture capital landscape across Texas.
