Venture Center Arkansas
Venture capitalLittle Rock · Seed–Series A
Investment thesis
The fund targets early-stage technology startups based in Arkansas, prioritizing scalable B2B businesses that contribute to regional economic prosperity. It invests up to $250K per company and is led by a team with extensive backgrounds in corporate operations and investing. The firm invites founders to reach out for introductory meetings and positions itself as a partner to Arkansas entrepreneurs.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 4 of 16 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×2SaaS ×2Energy ×1Enterprise Software ×1GovTech ×1Hardware ×1IoT ×1Logistics & Supply Chain ×1
HQs:United States×3
Investments · 16 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathBentonville, US
Jonathan de la Fuente(Executive Officer, Director)Alexander de la Fuente(Executive Officer, Director)
Ordinal provides an AI assistant for 3-1-1 teams that gives municipal staff instant access to city-approved information to resolve resident inquiries faster and more accurately.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareGovTech
Ox provides a digital twin platform that converts warehouse layouts into 3D data-rich visualizations to help logistics, retail, manufacturing, and other operations optimize storage utilization and warehouse management through AI-powered slotting, task orchestration, and real-time visibility.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
Servato develops solutions to manage and improve network power and infrastructure operations, serving customers in telecommunications and related sectors.
EnergyHardwareIoTSaaSNew Orleans, US
JOHN DAVID BARKSDALE(Director)MARK CHRISTOPHER MANGUM(Executive Officer, Director)RONALD LAU(Executive Officer)RONALD ONDECHEK, JR.(Director)JAMES LYONS(Director)RICHARD BABB(Director)
Sober Side Kick is a 24/7 peer support platform for people in recovery from substance use, providing anonymous community access on mobile with algorithmic matching to connect users with peers who understand their experience.
Mental HealthSocialWellness & Fitness
Exits · 1
IPOs and acquisitions across the tracked portfolioGodaddyNYSE: GDDY
Portfolio news
latest coverage across their companiesSober Sidekick · yahoo.com · Dec 12, 2025
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Venture Center Arkansas invest at?
- Venture Center Arkansas invests at the Seed, Series A stages.
- What is Venture Center Arkansas's typical check size?
- Venture Center Arkansas typically writes checks of $250K.
- What sectors does Venture Center Arkansas focus on?
- Venture Center Arkansas focuses on Enterprise Software, SaaS, Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Venture Center Arkansas located?
- Venture Center Arkansas is headquartered in Little Rock, US.
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