TLDR:
- 46 Venture Capital launches UA-focused fund targeting early-stage founders
- Dickson & Main Fund I aims to support UA-affiliated founders with innovative ideas and growth potential
Tracy Poole, co-founder and managing partner of 46 Venture Capital, has launched a new fund, Dickson & Main Fund I, specifically targeting early-stage tech founders with a connection to the University of Arkansas. The fund aims to provide funding and resources to UA-affiliated founders based on their innovative ideas, growth potential, and alignment with the fund’s strategic goals. The goal for the first fund is $15 million, with plans for future growth and expansion. 46VC’s founders and managing partners believe that the region’s increased level of sophistication and more investable companies make this the right time to invest in early-stage startups. The UA’s Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation will play a key role in connecting founders with funding and educational opportunities through the venture intern program. This new fund offers private investors a unique opportunity to support the local tech economy and gain access to cutting-edge technologies from a top-tier research university like UA, enhancing the power of the network and the potential for success.
