412 Angels powered by Endeavor Heartland

What 412 Angels powered by Endeavor Heartland does

412 Angels is an angel investor network powered by Endeavor Heartland, a regional affiliate of the global Endeavor nonprofit founded in 2019 and headquartered in Bentonville, Arkansas. The network was re-launched under new leadership in May 2025 with Chris Erhardt as Director and Canem Arkan as Managing Director of Endeavor Heartland. Its core function is to connect accredited individual investors with early-stage startups across the American Heartland — primarily Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Texas, and Alabama — through curated deal flow sourced from regional accelerators, venture capital firms, partner angel groups, and direct founder submissions. The organization also runs a monthly educational content program and hosts pitch sessions, summits, and informal community gatherings such as hikes and dinners, positioning relationship-building alongside investment activity.

The underlying technology stack is deliberately lightweight: a Squarespace-hosted public website, email-based communication ([email protected]), and event management for in-person and remote sessions. There is no proprietary platform; the differentiated product surface consists of three integrated components: (1) the Investor Network Membership at $500 per year, (2) the Angel Investor Education Platform delivered through blog posts and member-only webinars, and (3) Startup Deal Flow Sourcing that vets and presents opportunities to members. The organization also operationalizes Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) to allow multiple angels to invest through a single entity, with typical syndicate participation up to approximately $100,000 per opportunity, layered on top of lead investor rounds rather than leading them.

The business model is a pure subscription/membership model at $500 per investor per year, gated by SEC accreditation and a stated minimum $10,000 annual investment intent. There are no disclosed management fees, carried interest, or portfolio economics accruing to the entity itself; the network functions as a community-organization intermediating capital flows rather than as an investable venture. Customers are two-sided: accredited angel investors (the paying members) and early-stage founders (the deal-flow participants), with supporting ecosystem partnerships across Endeavor Heartland, ScaleUp Accelerator, Fuel Accelerator, the University of Arkansas, regional VC firms, and other Heartland angel groups.

Name

412 Angels powered by Endeavor Heartland

Legal name

412 Angels

Website

https://412angels.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Short description

412 Angels is a membership-based angel investor network powered by Endeavor Heartland that connects accredited individual investors with early-stage startups across the American Heartland (AR, OK, KS, MO, TX, AL), charging $500 per year for curated deal flow, education, and community events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Angel Investing Network

NAICS

Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Investment Advice (6282), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Micro-VC & Angel Funds (FSANAAAI)

Keywords

• Angel investor network
• Early-stage deal flow
• Accredited investor membership
• Startup syndicate investing
• Venture capital education

Headquarters

HQ city

Bentonville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Investor Membership Fees: The primary revenue stream comes from annual membership fees charged to angel investors. Members pay $500 per year to access curated deal flow, educational sessions, networking events, and investment opportunities. This is the organization's operating revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

412 Angels is a membership-based angel investor network that connects accredited investors with curated, vetted early-stage startups across the American Heartland. For a $500 annual membership fee, members receive access to deal flow, monthly educational sessions, networking with other investors and founders, and the ability to participate in syndicated investments through Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs). The organization sources opportunities from accelerators, venture capital firms, partner angel groups, and direct founder submissions across Arkansas, Oklahoma, Texas, Missouri, Kansas, Alabama, and beyond.

Product overview

412 Angels is an angel investor network powered by Endeavor Heartland, offering a membership-based platform connecting emerging angel investors with early-stage startups across the American Heartland. The core offering consists of three integrated components: (1) the 412 Angels Investor Network Membership providing deal flow access, education, and networking for $500/year; (2) the Angel Investor Education Platform delivering educational blog posts and webinars on startup investing topics; and (3) Startup Deal Flow Sourcing that vets and presents investment opportunities to members. The organization also facilitates investments through Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), allowing multiple angels to participate collectively while maintaining cleaner cap tables for founders.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 412 Angels Investor Network Membership Annual membership program ($500/year) that provides SEC-accredited investors with curated deal flow, monthly educational sessions, 1-on-1 angel investing discussions with the 412 Angels team, networking with high-net-worth individuals and professionals across the Heartland, and access to investment opportunities sourced from accelerators, VCs, and partner angel groups.
• Angel Investor Education Content Educational content covering startup investment topics including SAFE notes, investment stages, due diligence, and portfolio construction, delivered through monthly blog posts and occasional webinars for 412 Angels members and the broader public.
• Startup Deal Flow Sourcing and Vetting

Quantifiable outcome

• Syndicate check sizes up to approximately $100,000 per investment opportunity
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• Endeavor HeartlandflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Endeavor Heartland is the parent organization powering 412 Angels. Since 2019, Endeavor Heartland has expanded services from Northwest Arkansas to Tulsa, OK, Kansas City, MO and Birmingham, AL. The partnership connects the American Heartland's entrepreneurial ecosystem and drives regional economic development.
• The LedgercoreOthersThe Ledger co-working space in Bentonville serves as the primary venue for 412 Angels events, including the Re-Start Event on May 14, 2026. It is the operational hub for the angel network's in-person gatherings.
• ScaleUp AcceleratorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerScaleUp accelerator program founders pitch at 412 Angels events. The partnership provides deal flow for the angel network while offering participating founders access to investor networks and potential funding.
• Fuel AcceleratorcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFuel Accelerator's AI/ML cohort kickoff events are co-hosted with 412 Angels. The partnership brings emerging tech companies focused on retail innovation to the Northwest Arkansas ecosystem.
• University of Arkansas / Dicks on & MaincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint programming with U of A's venture capital initiative to make angel and venture investing more accessible to the university community. First event 'Getting Started with VC Investments' held September 4, 2025.
• Entrepreneur Support OrganizationscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcosystem partnerships with accelerators, incubators, and entrepreneur support organizations across the region drive deal sourcing and founder support.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Queen City Angels: Established Cincinnati-based angel network investing in Midwest early-stage startups. Comparable as a regional membership-based angel group with similar educational events and syndicated check structures.
• Tech Coast Angels: One of the largest US angel networks, providing curated deal flow and education to accredited investors. Comparable model of syndicated angel investing and member education, though operating at much greater scale on the West Coast.
• Central Texas Angel Network: Regional angel network investing in early-stage Texas companies with vetted deal flow and educational programming. Most directly comparable to 412 Angels in membership structure, geographic focus, and Heartland/Midcontinent orientation.
• Golden Triangle Angel Network: Texas-based regional angel network serving entrepreneurs across the Midcontinent. Directly comparable in geographic remit, member-driven deal flow, and Heartland startup focus.

Others

• Arch Venture Partners: Well-known Midcontinent VC firm; not a direct peer but represents the institutional capital that 412 Angels' portfolio companies may eventually raise follow-on from.
• Endeavor (Global): Parent nonprofit supporting high-impact entrepreneurs globally. Provides the brand, infrastructure, and deal flow that 412 Angels leverages; comparable as the umbrella ecosystem rather than a direct competitor.

Broad incumbents

• Gust: Global SaaS platform for angel networks and startup fundraising, used by many regional angel groups. Comparable in serving as infrastructure for community-led angel investing.
• AngelList Venture: National platform enabling angel syndication, SPV formation, and deal flow. Represents the broader technology-enabled incumbent against which regional, community-led networks like 412 Angels must differentiate.

Emerging players

• Techstars: Global accelerator that partners with angel networks and operates its own startup ecosystem programs. Comparable as a deal-flow source and ecosystem partner for networks like 412 Angels.

Regional players

• Arc Capital (Indianapolis): Midwest-based angel/seed investor operating in adjacent geography. Comparable as a regional early-stage capital allocator in the broader Heartland/Midwest category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments1 record

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