Tyson Ventures
Springdale, Arkansas, United StatesFounded 2016
Tyson Ventures is the corporate venture capital arm of Tyson Foods, one of the world's largest food companies. Founded in 2016 with a $150 million fund, it invests in disruptive innovators transforming the food industry, focusing on emerging proteins, food technology, sustainability, and reducing food waste.
Average disclosed round size is $22.0M (across 6 rounds with reported amounts).
Portfolio
5
Fund Size
$150M
Top Stage
Series D
Last 12 Mo
0
Team
BA
Barbara A. Tyson
Director
CS
Cheryl S. Miller
Director
DJ
David J. Bronczek
Director
JK
Jeffrey K. Schomburger
Director
KQ
Kate Quinn
Director
LR
Les R. Baledge
Director
MC
Maria Claudia Borras
Director
MM
Maria Martinez
Director
MB
Mike Beebe
Director
NW
Noel White
Director
OL
Olivia L. Tyson
Director
SB
Sarah Bond
Director
Portfolio Breakdown
Stage Distribution
Sector Distribution
Investment Activity
DealsAvg Round Size
Portfolio
6 investments
| Company | Round | Amount | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
 FR8relay | Grant | $1M | Oct 2022 |
 MycoTechnology | Series D | $39M | Jun 2020 |
| MMycoTechnology, Inc. | Series D | $39M | Jun 2020 |
 Future Meat Technologies | Series A | $14M | Jan 2019 |
| FFoodLogiQ | Series A | $19.5M | — |
| FFoodLogiQ | Growth | $19.5M | — |
Top Co-Investors
S2G Ventures3 shared
Middleland Capital2 shared
Rich Products Ventures2 shared
Evolution Equity Partners2 shared
Seventure Partners2 shared
Gaingels2 shared
Continental Grain Company2 shared
Renewal Funds2 shared
Eighteen94 Capital1 shared
Emerald Technology Ventures1 shared
Last updated: 8 September 2026