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Northwest Arkansas Innovation Fund

Renaissance Philanthropy

vc$12MCo-investsLeads rounds

◆ Fund Size

$12M

◆ Check Size

$1.0M→$50.0M

◆ Location

United States

◆ Portfolio

4 companies

◆ Activity

Statusactively investing

◆ Links

Website ↗

◆ Investment Thesis

Support new businesses and develop area talent in Northwest Arkansas by bridging the early-stage capital gap for technology-forward and scalable community businesses.

◆ About Renaissance Philanthropy

Renaissance Philanthropy is a 501(c)(3) organization that designs and manages philanthropic funds aimed at catalyzing scientific breakthroughs and innovations. By leveraging the expertise of field strategists and engaging philanthropists as limited partners, the organization seeks to mobilize significant resources for high-impact initiatives across various sectors.

◆ Sectors

technologycommunity businesses

◆ Stages

pre-seedseed

◆ Geography Focus

Northwest Arkansas

◆ Team

NameTitleRoleLinks
Kumar GargCo-FounderExecutive
Tom KhalilCo-FounderExecutive

◆ Notable Investments

Advanced Research for Climate Emergencies (ARC)Africa Jobs FundAI for EducationChimaera Fund

◆ Traits

Leads rounds

Co-invests

◆ FAQ

What does Northwest Arkansas Innovation Fund invest in?

Northwest Arkansas Innovation Fund invests in technology and community businesses at the pre-seed and seed stages.

Which geographies does Northwest Arkansas Innovation Fund focus on?

Northwest Arkansas Innovation Fund focuses on Northwest Arkansas, and is headquartered in United States.

What is Northwest Arkansas Innovation Fund's typical check size?

Northwest Arkansas Innovation Fund typically writes checks of $1M to $50M.