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Tyson Ventures

Tyson Ventures, based in Arkansas, backs Seed to Series B food, agriculture, climate, and industrial startups, typically following other investors, with a $150M fund.

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Entry stageSeed, Series A, Series B
Check sizen/a
Leads roundsMostly follows
FocusFood and ag, Climate, Industrial
Latest fundFoundedFounded with a $150M commitment
Investing team3 peopleNo activity since Sep

Who you would pitch at Tyson Ventures

3 people on the investing team, 1 of them partners who can make the call. Partners are listed first.

Curt CalawayPresidentHe joined in 2006 and previously held multiple leadership roles, including CFO of Prepared Foods.
Gordon McGrathVice President & Assistant SecretaryHe joined Tyson in 2020 and previously was Vice President, Corporate Affairs at Alitheon, Inc.
Heidi SolomonVice PresidentShe also serves as Vice President of global strategy for Tyson Foods.

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Check size not reported yet.

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No recent activity since September 2026. Quiet does not mean closed.

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Notable investments

Clear LabsUPSIDE FoodsOxipital AI

In their words

Tyson VenturesMeet Tyson Ventures. We're the strategic partner for disruptive innovators transforming the food industry and providing sustainable nutrition to a growing global populatiwww.tysonfoods.com/innovation/food-innovation/tyson-ventures
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On these lists

Seed investors in United States2836Series A investors in United States1790Series B investors in United States563Seed climate investors204Seed industrial investors161Series A climate investors160Series A industrial investors115Seed food and ag investors79

Questions

What stage does Tyson Ventures invest in?

Tyson Ventures reports entry at seed, series a, series b.

How much does Tyson Ventures invest?

Tyson Ventures has not reported a check size.

Does Tyson Ventures lead rounds?

Tyson Ventures mostly follows other investors.

Who are the partners at Tyson Ventures?

Curt Calaway (President).

Is Tyson Ventures active right now?

No recent activity since September 2026.

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