Membership is open to accredited investors. Accreditation is a federal designation based on income, net worth, or professional credentials — you can learn more about the requirements at the SEC's website. If you meet that threshold and have an interest in supporting Arkansas entrepreneurs, we'd love to hear from you.

You can submit a membership application directly through our website by clicking the Apply for Membership button. Once received, our team will follow up with next steps. Annual dues apply upon acceptance.

Ark Angel Alliance is an investor network, not a fund. That means every member makes their own independent investment decisions and writes their own check directly to the company. What we provide is the group infrastructure: a curated deal pipeline, shared diligence, and a community of experienced investors moving through the process together. You're never obligated to invest in any deal — you decide what's right for your portfolio.

We do not set a minimum check size for members. Individual deals may have their own minimums set by the company, but as a network we believe in keeping the process accessible for investors at different stages of their angel journey.

We host pitch events monthly. Our quarterly in-person sessions bring the full network together for presentations and post-pitch conversation — these are our most collaborative and high-energy events. In the months in between, pitches are held virtually so members across Arkansas can participate without travel.

We are sector-agnostic and have seen deals across technology, consumer products, healthcare, agriculture, and more. Our consistent preference is for companies with meaningful traction — early revenue, customer validation, or other clear evidence that the business is working. We primarily consider companies with a genuine Arkansas connection, though we stay open to compelling regional opportunities.

Membership includes access to our educational programming, which is designed to build your confidence and capability as an angel investor — covering topics like deal structure, term sheets, due diligence best practices, and portfolio strategy. We also host networking events that connect members with each other, with founders, and with the broader Arkansas startup ecosystem.

Not necessarily, but Arkansas is at the heart of what we do. We have a strong preference for companies with a genuine connection to the state — whether that's your headquarters, your founders, your team, or your mission. The closer that tie, the stronger your application. If you're unsure whether your company qualifies, reach out and we're happy to talk it through.

Applications are submitted through Gust, a platform for startup funding applications. You'll find the link on our website. Gust lets you build out your company profile and share the information our selection committee needs to evaluate your opportunity.

Applications are reviewed by our selection committee, which evaluates fit, stage, and readiness. We do not hold open pitch competitions — if your company is selected to present, we will contact you directly with an invitation. You will not need to "apply to pitch" separately; the application you submit through Gust is the starting point for the entire process.

We are sector-agnostic and look at companies across a range of early stages. That said, we have a strong preference for companies that have demonstrated traction — early revenue, a growing customer base, pilot results, or other concrete validation that the market wants what you're building. A compelling idea alone is a harder case to make to our members.

Once selected, you'll present to our full member network. Quarterly pitches are held in person, which offer the best opportunity to connect with investors face to face. The remaining monthly pitch sessions are held virtually. After your presentation, interested members may move into individual diligence conversations with you — each member makes their own investment decision independently.

No. We are an angel investor network, not a fund. That means there is no single entity writing you a check — instead, individual members who are interested in your company invest on their own terms and timelines. This can mean more flexibility in deal structure and a broader relationship with multiple engaged investors rather than a single institutional backer.

Not every applicant will be selected for a pitch, and timing isn't always right on the first application. We encourage founders to continue building traction and to reapply as your company grows.