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The Alabama Futures Fund operates as a seed-stage venture capital fund, strategically deploying capital into promising early-stage startups. The fund primarily focuses on fostering entrepreneurial activity and stimulating economic development within the state of Alabama. Its investment thesis centers on identifying and backing ventures that demonstrate adaptable teams and offer solutions to significant customer problems, aiming to cultivate a robust startup ecosystem.
The fund was established in 2018, originating from the collective insight that Alabama required dedicated early-stage capital to nurture its emerging tech and innovation landscape. It is managed by Redhawk Advisory partners Matt Hottle and Mickey Millsap, whose expertise guides the fund's strategic investments. Their vision for the fund was to create a catalyst for local innovation, addressing a critical gap in regional early-stage funding.
Alabama Futures Fund targets nascent companies, providing essential seed capital to founders building scalable businesses, primarily within Alabama. The long-term vision for the fund is to significantly expand the entrepreneurial culture across the state, generating sustainable economic growth by backing the next generation of innovative enterprises and contributing to a dynamic regional economy.
Alabama Futures Fund has 3 tracked investments across 3 companies. The latest tracked deal is $6.0M Seed in HealNow in September 2023.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2023 | HealNow | $6.0M Seed | Bonfire Ventures | Berkeley SkyDeck Fund, Haymaker Ventures, Newfund, Recursive Ventures, The House Fund, Impulsum Ventures, Remarkable Ventures, Walkabout Ventures |
| Jul 29, 2021 | Prepaid2Cash | $5.1M Series A | Benson Capital Partners | Relevance Capital |
| May 1, 2021 | Linq | $3.0M Seed | Mucker Capital | Abstract Ventures, LAUNCH, Long Journey Ventures, MBX Capital, Jaffray Woodriff, Bill Smith |