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๐ŸŽ‰ F.I.E.S.T.A. ๐ŸŽ‰ Founders, Investors, Entrepreneurs, Startups, Techies, and Adventurers

FIESTA exists to help founders be seen, supported, celebrated, connected, and resourced.

While all entrepreneurs, aspiring entrepreneurs, investors, techies, and community-minded people are welcome, this group is especially focused on supporting founders building scalable startups. Weโ€™re all about accelerating your journey by connecting you with the right people, events, communities, and resources when you need them.

Whether you are new to Austin, a longtime local, or simply looking to build meaningful relationships in the Austin startup community, you are in the right place.

We meet on the third Tuesday of each month from 5:30 to 8:30 PM at Capital Factory, located inside the Omni Hotel in downtown Austin.

Wherever you are on your entrepreneurial journey, come prepared to share your elevator pitch, celebrate your wins, name your needs, and help others along the way.

We look forward to meeting you and hearing about your founder journey!

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Upcoming events

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  • FIESTA Austin

    FIESTA Austin

    Capital Factory, 701 Brazos St, Austin, TX, US

    # Welcome to F.I.E.S.T.A.

    Founders, Investors, Entrepreneurs, Startups, Techies, and Austin Newcomers & Adventurers
    FIESTA is a monthly gathering for Austinโ€™s startup community. Built by founders, for founders, we help people connect, share resources, celebrate wins, and build meaningful relationships.
    Whether you are building a company, investing, advising, exploring an idea, or new to Austin, you belong here.

    ## What to Expect

    • Open networking with founders, investors, operators, and community supporters
    • Funder spotlights from VCs, angels, and other capital partners
    • One-minute founder pitches from 10โ€“12 scalable startups
    • Resources, introductions, and opportunities to help founders move forward
    • A welcoming community where curiosity, generosity, and connection matter

    Founders who have attended FIESTA and are building venture-backed, scalable companies may apply to pitch every six months. Pitching founders are also highlighted in The FIESTA Focus newsletter.

    ## Monthly Agenda

    5:30 PM Doors open, check-in, networking, pizza, and drinks.
    6:30โ€“7:15 PM Welcome, announcements, sponsor and funder introductions, and founder pitches.
    7:15โ€“8:30 PM More networking and time to connect.
    After 8:30 PM, an optional after-party at Retail Therapy.

    ## Parking

    Street parking is free after 6:00 PM. Omni garage parking is available at Capital Factory from 5:00โ€“9:30 PM, with validation reducing the rate to $8.
    Come meet your people, make a few meaningful connections, and see what is possible together.

    Support the Community
    Interested in increasing your brand exposure while supporting founders? Sponsoring FIESTA helps keep this community accessible, welcoming, and thriving. We would love to explore a partnership.

    Thank you to our SPONSORS for making this event possible

    • EventMagic for transforming events into magical experiences and delivering meaningful engagement.
    • Thank you to STATION Austin, powered by Capital Factory, for supporting FIESTA and the founders we serve. STATION Austin continues to be a center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas, bringing together founders, builders, investors, employees, and customers to help ideas launch and grow.
    • Thank you to our adult beverage sponsor, Retail Therapy, and the after-party venue.

    Say Cheese! โœจ๐Ÿ“ธ
    Smiles, laughter, connections, and meaningful moments coming soon.. We love capturing the magic of our gatherings. By registering to attend, you understand that photos and videos may be taken during the event and shared on our website, social media, and other online platforms. Thank you to our amazing media team, Austin Production House.

    We look forward to meeting you.

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    26 attendees
  • FIESTA: Oh, What Fun Weโ€™ve Built! ๐ŸŽ‰

    FIESTA: Oh, What Fun Weโ€™ve Built! ๐ŸŽ‰

    Pelons Tex Mex, 802 Red River St, Austin, TX 78701, USA, Austin, TX, US

    FIESTAโ€™s 3rd Annual Holiday Party
    Founders + Funders + Friends = Fun

    To purchase tickets, visit here.

    Youโ€™ve been building businesses. Weโ€™ve been building community. Along the way, weโ€™ve built friendships, opened doors, shared resources, and given each other plenty to celebrate.
    Now, letโ€™s celebrate together!
    Join FIESTA, FoundHERs, and our Round Rock community for a festive evening under the patio lights at Pelons Tex Mex.
    Weโ€™re celebrating five years of FIESTA, four years of FoundHERs, three FIESTA Round Rock gatherings, and the many milestones, brave beginnings, and hard-earned wins of the founders who bring these communities to life.
    Whether you launched something new, grew your team, found your people, or simply kept going through a challenging year, thereโ€™s a place for you at this celebration.
    Come reconnect with familiar faces, meet a few new friends, and raise a glass to everything weโ€™re building together.
    ๐Ÿ“ Pelons Tex Mex | Austin
    ๐Ÿ“… December 15
    ๐Ÿ•’ 6:00-8:30PM
    โœจ Festive attire encouraged. Weโ€™ll be celebrating outdoors, so dress for the weather.
    Hereโ€™s to big dreams, small wins, and the people who make both worth celebrating.

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    19 attendees
  • FIESTA Austin

    FIESTA Austin

    Capital Factory, 701 Brazos St, Austin, TX, US

    # Welcome to F.I.E.S.T.A.

    Founders, Investors, Entrepreneurs, Startups, Techies, and Austin Newcomers & Adventurers
    FIESTA is a monthly gathering for Austinโ€™s startup community. Built by founders, for founders, we help people connect, share resources, celebrate wins, and build meaningful relationships.
    Whether you are building a company, investing, advising, exploring an idea, or new to Austin, you belong here.

    ## What to Expect

    • Open networking with founders, investors, operators, and community supporters
    • Funder spotlights from VCs, angels, and other capital partners
    • One-minute founder pitches from 10โ€“12 scalable startups
    • Resources, introductions, and opportunities to help founders move forward
    • A welcoming community where curiosity, generosity, and connection matter

    Founders who have attended FIESTA and are building venture-backed, scalable companies may apply to pitch every six months. Pitching founders are also highlighted in The FIESTA Focus newsletter.

    ## Monthly Agenda

    5:30 PM Doors open, check-in, networking, pizza, and drinks.
    6:30โ€“7:15 PM Welcome, announcements, sponsor and funder introductions, and founder pitches.
    7:15โ€“8:30 PM More networking and time to connect.
    After 8:30 PM, an optional after-party at Retail Therapy.

    ## Parking

    Street parking is free after 6:00 PM. Omni garage parking is available at Capital Factory from 5:00โ€“9:30 PM, with validation reducing the rate to $8.
    Come meet your people, make a few meaningful connections, and see what is possible together.

    Support the Community
    Interested in increasing your brand exposure while supporting founders? Sponsoring FIESTA helps keep this community accessible, welcoming, and thriving. We would love to explore a partnership.

    Thank you to our SPONSORS for making this event possible

    • EventMagic for transforming events into magical experiences and delivering meaningful engagement.
    • Thank you to STATION Austin, powered by Capital Factory, for supporting FIESTA and the founders we serve. STATION Austin continues to be a center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas, bringing together founders, builders, investors, employees, and customers to help ideas launch and grow.
    • Thank you to our adult beverage sponsor, Retail Therapy, and the after-party venue.

    Say Cheese! โœจ๐Ÿ“ธ
    Smiles, laughter, connections, and meaningful moments coming soon.. We love capturing the magic of our gatherings. By registering to attend, you understand that photos and videos may be taken during the event and shared on our website, social media, and other online platforms. Thank you to our amazing media team, Austin Production House.

    We look forward to meeting you.

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    3 attendees
  • FIESTA Austin

    FIESTA Austin

    Capital Factory, 701 Brazos St, Austin, TX, US

    # Welcome to F.I.E.S.T.A.

    Founders, Investors, Entrepreneurs, Startups, Techies, and Austin Newcomers & Adventurers
    FIESTA is a monthly gathering for Austinโ€™s startup community. Built by founders, for founders, we help people connect, share resources, celebrate wins, and build meaningful relationships.
    Whether you are building a company, investing, advising, exploring an idea, or new to Austin, you belong here.

    ## What to Expect

    • Open networking with founders, investors, operators, and community supporters
    • Funder spotlights from VCs, angels, and other capital partners
    • One-minute founder pitches from 10โ€“12 scalable startups
    • Resources, introductions, and opportunities to help founders move forward
    • A welcoming community where curiosity, generosity, and connection matter

    Founders who have attended FIESTA and are building venture-backed, scalable companies may apply to pitch every six months. Pitching founders are also highlighted in The FIESTA Focus newsletter.

    ## Monthly Agenda

    5:30 PM Doors open, check-in, networking, pizza, and drinks.
    6:30โ€“7:15 PM Welcome, announcements, sponsor and funder introductions, and founder pitches.
    7:15โ€“8:30 PM More networking and time to connect.
    After 8:30 PM, an optional after-party at Retail Therapy.

    ## Parking

    Street parking is free after 6:00 PM. Omni garage parking is available at Capital Factory from 5:00โ€“9:30 PM, with validation reducing the rate to $8.
    Come meet your people, make a few meaningful connections, and see what is possible together.

    Support the Community
    Interested in increasing your brand exposure while supporting founders? Sponsoring FIESTA helps keep this community accessible, welcoming, and thriving. We would love to explore a partnership.

    Thank you to our SPONSORS for making this event possible

    • EventMagic for transforming events into magical experiences and delivering meaningful engagement.
    • Thank you to STATION Austin, powered by Capital Factory, for supporting FIESTA and the founders we serve. STATION Austin continues to be a center of gravity for entrepreneurs in Texas, bringing together founders, builders, investors, employees, and customers to help ideas launch and grow.
    • Thank you to our adult beverage sponsor, Retail Therapy, and the after-party venue.

    Say Cheese! โœจ๐Ÿ“ธ
    Smiles, laughter, connections, and meaningful moments coming soon.. We love capturing the magic of our gatherings. By registering to attend, you understand that photos and videos may be taken during the event and shared on our website, social media, and other online platforms. Thank you to our amazing media team, Austin Production House.

    We look forward to meeting you.

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    3 attendees

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