FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Oct. 13 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news release:
Arkansas recorded more venture capital deals in 2025, but total venture investment declined, and a handful of deals accounted for most of the dollars, according to the latest Arkansas Capital Scan.
The report tracked $197 million in angel, seed and venture capital investment across the state. Arkansas recorded 28 venture deals, up 47% from 2024, while venture investment declined 33% to $184.3 million. The five largest deals received 83% of venture dollars.
Angel and seed funding rose 60% to $12.7 million, while the number of deals fell 8% to 22. Northwest Arkansas accounted for 77% of those deals, its highest share in five years.
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