Gravity Ventures LLC
Mike Smith is an accomplished business leader with extensive experience in startup growth and investment. Currently serving as Chair of CEO Tech Forum since August 2018, Mike facilitates discussions on company growth and leadership among emerging Arkansas startup founders. As Managing Member of Gravity Ventures Arkansas since November 2010, Mike oversees a member-managed angel fund focused on seed and early-stage investments across various industries. Additionally, Mike has served as Managing Member at Lighthouse Advisors since December 2007, providing independent advice to small and middle-market businesses. Mike also contributed as an Advisor to Innovate Arkansas until January 2024 and held the position of Senior Vice President at Stephens Inc. from June 1990 to November 2003. Mike holds an MBA in Finance from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business and a BA in Economics from Duke University.
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Gravity Ventures LLC
Gravity Ventures is a member managed seed capital fund based in Indiana and Arkansas, investing in early stage technology and tech-enabled businesses across a variety of industries. What began in 2008 with only a handful of investors managing a single seed capital fund in Indiana, has quickly become an accomplished investment group of more than 60 members overseeing a growing portfolio of early stage technology businesses. Today, Gravity Ventures operates six seed capital funds based in Indiana and Arkansas, and remains dedicated to supporting the endeavors of ambitious entrepreneurs.