The Southern Appalachian Fund

The Southern Appalachian Fund is a venture capital firm based in London, Kentucky, focusing on providing equity capital and operational assistance to early-stage and high-growth companies in southern Appalachia, specifically in Tennessee, Kentucky, and the Appalachian counties of Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi. The firm typically invests between $200,000 and $600,000 in its portfolio companies, targeting sectors such as manufacturing, technology, and software. It aims to support businesses with strong management teams and high growth potential, often participating in multiple funding rounds. The fund has a mission to generate market-rate returns for its investors while promoting economic development and job creation in low-income areas. The Southern Appalachian Fund is recognized as a New Markets Venture Capital Company and has access to debt guaranteed by the United States Small Business Administration. It typically seeks exits through external sales, mergers, management buyouts, or other strategic options. Currently, the fund is fully invested and is not seeking new investment opportunities.