Arkansas may not always come to mind as a venture capital hub, but the state is steadily establishing itself as a vital player in the startup ecosystem. With its strong entrepreneurial roots and a growing tech and innovation sector, Arkansas is home to several active venture capital firms that are helping local and national startups scale and succeed. These firms bring a wealth of experience and diverse portfolios, backing companies across technology, education, sustainability, and healthcare. Here, we explore some of the most active VC firms based in Arkansas and their impact on the business landscape.

A-Street Ventures

• 🏦 HQ: Bentonville, Arkansas

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Marc Sternberg, Tom Kuo, Ali Nuger, Mora Segal, Emily McGinty

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: xello, Timely, Amplify

Cadron Capital Partners

• 🏦 HQ: Fayetteville, Arkansas

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Jeff Standridge, Jeff Amerine, Brett Amerine

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 10-50

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Bold, Fetch, Path

Ingeborg Investments

• 🏦 HQ: Bentonville, Arkansas

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: Olivia Walton, Anna Mason

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: Flow, Chiyo, Evvy

Tyson Ventures

• 🏦 HQ: Springdale, Arkansas

• 👨‍💻👩‍💻 Leadership: John R. Tyson, Rahul Ray

• 🔢 Number of Investments: 10-50

• 💰️ Number of Exits: 1-10

• 👜 Notable Portfolio companies: NETZRO, Athian, FR8relay

Arkansas’ venture capital landscape is vibrant and promising, with firms like A-Street Ventures, Cadron Capital Partners, Ingeborg Investments, and Tyson Ventures leading the charge. Their contributions are fostering innovation and economic growth, not only within the state but also nationally. As Arkansas’ reputation in the VC world continues to grow, these firms and their investments are likely to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of industries ranging from food tech to healthcare. With their continued support, Arkansas’ entrepreneurial ecosystem will no doubt flourish, paving the way for more startups and groundbreaking innovations.