Investors in Arkansas

Browse angel investors and venture capital firms based in Arkansas. Our directory features 33 investors in Arkansas actively funding startups across all sectors and stages, from pre-seed to growth.

33
Total Investors
$15.3M
Avg Check Size
0%
Recently Active
Fayetteville
Top City

Arkansas Investors (33)

Taylor Mattson

412 Angels

Angel

Fayetteville, AR

Not med device or biotech; prefers companies with $100K-$1MM in ARR; open to anywhere domestically (US).

Moderately Active

Momentum Ventures: Manifest

Momentum Ventures: Manifest

VC

Lowell, Arkansas

Exploring

Dave Fredrick

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Exploring

Toby Teeter

University of Arkansas

Corporate

Fayetteville, AR

Exploring

Tiffany Henry

ACC Capital

AR

Exploring

Stephanie Kruger

UAMS NW Regional Pgms

Fayetteville, AR

Exploring

Austin Conner

Independent

Angel

Bentonville, AR

Exploring

Andres Pena

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Exploring

Brent D. Williams

Walton College, University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

Exploring

Ark Challenge

Ark Challenge

VC

Fayetteville, AR

Check: $18K – $18K
ANGEL
Exploring79 portfolio co.

Stephens Group

Stephens Group

VC

Little Rock, AR

Check: $2.3M – $10.0M
SEEDSERIES BSERIES A

The Stephens Group is a private, family-owned firm that invests its capital in private and public companies with exceptional management teams resulting in high returns on invested capital in growing...

Exploring2 portfolio co.

Joey Wignarajah

19days Venture Studio

Corporate

AR

Exploring10 portfolio co.

Paul Gatling

University of Central Arkansas

Endowment

AR

Exploring15 portfolio co.

Kyle McCaw

Sam M Walton College Of Business

Angel

Fayetteville, AR

Investor, Interested In Cash Flow (DFW)

Moderately Active1 portfolio co.

Phil Shellhammer

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

Exploring29 portfolio co.

Shelly Blackwell

NWACC Workforce

Bentonville, AR

ExploringDEI Focus21 portfolio co.

Bill Lansden

U of A College of Engineering

Fayetteville, Arkansas

Exploring29 portfolio co.

Martine Downs Pollard

Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Corporate

Little Rock, AR

Mid Atlantic Bio Angels (MABA) is an angel group investing in new and emerging life science companies worldwide, with a focus on therapeutics, devices, diagnostics, and digital health. MABA seeks...

Exploring7 portfolio co.

John Lammers

Circumference Group

Angel

Little Rock, AR

Exploring

Foundation Asset Management (FAM)

Foundation Asset Management (FAM)

VC

Anchorage, AR

Check: $9.4M – $125.0M
SEED

The Fund invests in Chinese businesses listed anywhere (predominately HK/China) and seeks to achieve a superior risk-adjusted rate of return through application of distinct but related value-based...

Exploring13 portfolio co.

Brent Williams

Walton College, University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

Exploring29 portfolio co.

Abby Smith

Heartland Forward

Arkansas

Exploring4 portfolio co.

Rick Vollmer

Hugg & Hall Equipment

AR

Exploring19 portfolio co.

Nelson Peacock

NWA Council

Government

AR

Exploring25 portfolio co.

Jimmy Abbas

University of Arkansas

VC

Fayetteville, AR

Exploring23 portfolio co.

Haley McCarver

HealthTech Arkansas

Accelerator

Little Rock, Arkansas

DIGITAL HEALTHHEALTHCARE SAASMEDICAL DEVICES
Exploring5 portfolio co.

Kristin Merlo

Delta Dental

Corporate

Little Rock, AR

Check: $200K – $500K
Exploring7 portfolio co.

Gary Adams

New Road Capital Partners

PE

Rogers, AR

Exploring41 portfolio co.

Chung Tan

City of Fayetteville, AR

Government

Fayetteville, AR

Exploring11 portfolio co.

Cody Waits

AR Dept. of Workforce Connections

Government

AR

Exploring19 portfolio co.

Jeff Stinson

HealthTech Arkansas

Accelerator

Little Rock, AR

PRE SEEDSEEDACCELERATOR INCUBATOR
DIGITAL HEALTHHEALTHCARE SAASMEDICAL DEVICES+1
Exploring4 portfolio co.

Darian Harris

Fuel

Accelerator

AR

Moderately Active24 portfolio co.

Brandom Gengelbach

Bentonville Area Chamber

Corporate

Bentonville, AR

Check: $25K – $50K

New World Angels is a Florida-based angel group investing in early-stage companies, especially those with a strong Florida presence. They focus on transformative products and solutions, strong...

Exploring20 portfolio co.

About Arkansas Investing

Arkansas is home to 33 investors in our directory, including 5 VCs, 5 Corporates, 4 Angels, 3 Governments. Most are concentrated in Fayetteville, Little Rock, Bentonville.

Local investors can offer advantages beyond capital — including regional network effects, knowledge of local market dynamics, and introductions to regional customers and partners. Many founders find that geographic proximity leads to more engaged board members and advisors.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Arkansas investors are in this directory?
We currently track 33 investors who focus on Arkansas. 0 of them have made recent investments, indicating they are actively deploying capital.
What is the typical check size for Arkansas investors?
Check sizes range from $18K to $125.0M, with an average of $15.3M. Check sizes vary by investor type — angels typically write smaller checks while VCs and funds invest larger amounts.
How do I get matched with Arkansas investors?
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Where are most Arkansas investors located?
The highest concentration of Arkansas investors in our directory is in Fayetteville, Little Rock, Bentonville. However, many investors consider startups regardless of location, especially post-COVID.

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