The Venture Center
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Array | Jun 2021 | Seed | Co-investor |
| ChangEd | May 2019 | Convertible Debt | Co-investor |
| ZSuite Tech | Jan 2021 | Accelerator | Lead |
| Asa Technologies | Aug 2022 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
| BankiFi | Jun 2021 | Accelerator | Co-investor |
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Sector & Stage Mix
Industry, funding stage, and valuation band breakdowns.
FAQ
Where is The Venture Center based?
The Venture Center is headquartered in Little Rock, Arkansas, United States.
When was The Venture Center founded?
Founding year information for The Venture Center is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does The Venture Center have?
The Venture Center has 14 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in The Venture Center's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Array, ChangEd, ZSuite Tech, Asa Technologies, BankiFi.
What was The Venture Center's most recent investment shown here?
The Venture Center's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Asa Technologies in 2022.
What sectors does The Venture Center focus on?
The Venture Center focuses on FinTech, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Cybersecurity, Healthcare & Life Sciences, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, FinTech, Enterprise Software, FinTech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software.
What company stages does The Venture Center focus on?
The Venture Center typically invests at the Early stage.