Organization · Venture Capital
Ozark Scholars Venture Capital
Ozark Scholars Venture Capital is Arkansas's first student-managed venture capital fund, operating as part of the University Venture Capital Society at the University of Arkansas. It serves as a sourcing channel for 46VC's Dickson and Main Fund, focusing on early-stage startups in the Heartland region.
Overview
What Ozark Scholars Venture Capital does
What Ozark Scholars Venture Capital is
Ozark Scholars Venture Capital is Arkansas's first student-managed venture capital fund, operating as part of the University Venture Capital Society at the University of Arkansas. It serves as a sourcing channel for 46VC's Dickson and Main Fund, focusing on early-stage startups in the Heartland region.
How it participates in the startup ecosystem
The current public profile supports funder capabilities. Each capability below is shown separately so organization identity and role-specific information do not get conflated.
Operational profile
Organization status and context
Organization status describes the entity itself. Funding and program availability appear within the relevant capability profile.
- Operational status
- Active
- Organization type
- Venture Capital
- Founded
- Founded in 2025
- Approximate age
- About 1 year
- Structured capabilities
- Funder
- Last reviewed
- May 4, 2026
Official channels
Find Ozark Scholars Venture Capital elsewhere
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Capability profile
Ozark Scholars Venture Capital as a funder
Investment thesis
Ozark Scholars Venture Capital aims to deploy small first checks (<$50K) into Heartland-relevant pre-seed and seed startups while creating a talent pipeline for Heartland venture firms, focusing on sectors aligned with regional strengths such as supply chain, logistics, agtech, and retail tech.
Focus narrative
The fund focuses on investing in pre-seed and seed-stage startups that are relevant to the Heartland region, particularly in sectors such as supply chain, logistics, agtech, and retail tech. By leveraging the strengths of the University of Arkansas and the local economy, Ozark Scholars aims to identify and support innovative startups that can thrive in these industries.
Value beyond capital
Ozark Scholars provides not only initial funding but also a pathway for startups to gain consideration from the 46VC Dickson and Main Fund. The fund's student-led structure allows for unique insights and connections within the local entrepreneurial ecosystem, enhancing the value offered to portfolio companies.
Terms and economics
- Typical check
- $0–$50,000
- Sweet spot
- $25,000
Focus and fit
- Stages
- Pre-seed · Seed
- Regions
- North AmericaUnited States
Availability
- Currently deploying
- Yes
Portfolio and track record
Portfolio context
Ozark Scholars Venture Capital invests in early-stage startups within the Heartland region, particularly those in supply chain, logistics, agtech, retail tech, and University of Arkansas spinouts. Specific portfolio companies have not been disclosed.
Common questions
What to know about Ozark Scholars Venture Capital
Upseed classifies Ozark Scholars Venture Capital under the Venture Capital organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.
Source and update disclosure
Know what this page is based on
Source basis
Public organization and program material, official websites, and structured Upseed records.
Last reviewed
May 4, 2026
Known limits
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