The Venture Center
Little Rock, Arkansastheventurecenter.org
Overview
The Venture Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit entrepreneurial support organization based in Little Rock, Arkansas, that helps startups become viable, high-growth businesses. It provides support through mentorship, intensive programming, and introductions to the investor community. The organization is home to the award-winning FIS Fintech Accelerator and other programs focused on sectors like lithium technology and banking solutions. In 2024, a legally separate, for-profit fund named The Venture Center Arkansas Fund was launched in partnership with The Venture Center to invest in Arkansas-based companies.
Portfolio Companies
14
Website
theventurecenter.orgInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bastazo | Feb 2025 | Pre Seed | Co-investor |
| Empathy Health Technologies | Oct 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Sober Sidekick | Oct 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Sober Sidekick | Jun 2024 | Seed | Co-investor |
| ASA | Aug 2022 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.