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Arkansas Impact

AIF's long term goal is to increase access to capital for Arkansas businesses. As our team works toward this goal, we are proud of AIF's successes along the way:

  • Through September 2008, AIF has made 7 commitments to venture capital firms totalling more than $24 million.
  • AIF's portfolio venture firms have closed 9 deals within Arkansas and have visited with businesses across the state.
  • AIF portfolio venture firms are actively engaged in building Arkansas' entrepreneurial ecosystem. They:
    • Sponsor and participate in the annual Arkansas Venture Forum
    • Co-lead the UAMS intellectual property review process
    • Teach business-building workshops for UAMS students and faculty
    • Develop seminars for entrepreneurs in rural Arkansas

Through the good work of AIF and its portfolio venture firms, over time the state can expect to enjoy a marked increase in quality jobs, a significant growth in its capital base and a sound economy where small business growth is robust.