Promoting Entrepreneurial Growth

“We know what its like to envision, create, and grow a business. We know its overwhelming at times and could use an experienced team to help navigate - we are here to listen and help”

Tyson Ventures seeks opportunities to foster entrepreneurial growth across diverse industries including assistance in raising capital, strategic partners and relationships, acquiring, merging, exits and sourcing value add human talent - we are good at “connecting the dots”

Tyson Ventures, LLC is an Austin-based, entrepreneur focused, private investment and advisory/consulting company. Chris B. Tyson has founded numerous companies, sourced significant capital, lead various sizes of mergers/acquisitions and facilitated exits. In addition, the company has extensive relationships with strategic investors, institutions, lenders and value-add resources. Tyson Ventures is strengthened by the diverse talents and business acumen of sons Steven A. Tyson, Christopher N. Tyson, Loftin J. Tyson, daughter Anyston F. Tyson and daughter-in-law Kendra (Blose) Tyson.

  • Chris B. Tyson

    PRINCIPAL

    Over 40 years expereince building ground up businesses, “thinking outside the box,” raising capital and debt, assembling great strategic partners, mergers, acquisitions, high return exits, and connecting great talent to achieve success.

    Tyson Ventures, LLC

    Managing Partner – Seeking new business opportunities that make a positive impact.

  • Steven A. Tyson

    MANAGING PARTNER

    Targeting opportunistic venues, niches, and methods to deploy capital, develop human talent, and drive ROI. Skill sets include commercial construction, development, deal structuring, financial analysis, and marketing. A graduate of Texas Christian University (TCU) in Business Marketing and Entrepreneurial Management and an accomplished musician.

    Mammoth Holdings

    Vice President of Development - Mammoth Holdings is pioneering a revolutionary business model. With the industry's best operators, we are building an unmatched platform — changing the way people think about their business, brand, and trajectory. Mammoth is one of the largest car wash operating platforms in the United States with nearly 132 locations made up of 20+ brands.

    Embree Development Group, Inc.

    Director of Development – Embree Group of Companies provides nationwide turnkey real estate services, specializing in build-to-suit development, design/build, general construction, program management, and capital markets advisory for specialty retail, financial, automotive, restaurant, storage, senior living, and healthcare facilities.

    www.embreegroup.com

    Tyson Group

    Principal/CEO – T&B Group is a privately held commercial real estate construction firm founded in Austin, Texas that delivers quality commercial construction services including: general contracting, design-build, TI finish-out, construction management, project management, consultation, and pre-construction services. TBG is able to offer a holistic approach and understanding to development and construction, with the expertise needed to handle projects of well over $50 million in total development cost. TBG clients include the new Hyatt Miraval Resort located near Lake Travis in Austin.

    Schlitterbahn Development Group

    Executive Assistant and Project Manager – A world renowned resort and waterpark operator, builder, and pioneer with 5 brand name waterparks and 3 resorts. Under the mentorship of owner and principal:

    – Raised over $35M in phase two funding.

    – Generated thousands of pages of marketing content, presentations, and packages for the use of developing construction & real estate projects, raising capital, and expanding existing product offerings.

    – Interacted through a professional relationship with Fortune 1000 CEOs, Bank Presidents, and self-made millionaires alike on a daily basis.

    – Consulted and advised daily on every aspect of business as a head manager and team leader.

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  • Christopher N. Tyson

    MANAGING PARTNER

    Focusing on brand development, business information systems, creative and marketing strategies.

    ATI Jet/Jet Via

    Vice President of Operations, ATI Jet, Inc. – In 2019 Nick joined the ATI team and is combining his experience with client relationships, marketing and business development to help ATI pave a path for the future. Since joining ATI, the Company has experienced rapid growth and operates over 20 Learjets (focused on the Learjet 60 mid-size platform) and over 65 full-time pilots nationwide. He also serves as a Part 135 Captain on the Learjet 60 and Learjet 35/55 series. Website ›

    Tyson Jets

    Principal – Providing first class Aircraft Management, Charter Brokerage and Consulting. Website ›

    Axys Capital Management

    Associate – overseeing special projects and company wide asset management.

    Schlitterbahn

    Assisted the Project Manager and Owner with the management and creation of the companies newest waterpark. Created marketing collateral including a top multi-million YouTube video to promote the companies newest attraction.

    Aquasana

    Designer & Developer – Working with the Creative Director and Webmaster including design and develop new product pages and image assets for the company. Also created lead generation for business growth.

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  • Loftin J. Tyson

    PARTNER

    ATI Jet/Jet Via

    First Officer, ATI Jet, Inc. ATI is the largest operator of Learjet 60’s in the world. Flying exclusively Learjet 60’s, high performance, mid-size business jets. Background includes Licensed Private Pilot - Instrument, Commercial, CFI (Certified Flight Instructor), and Multi-Engine Aviation rated. Applied Science Degree in Aircraft Pilot Training (fixed-wing) at Texas State Technical College (TSTC). Expertise in photography, video production and drone use.

  • Anyston F. Tyson

    PARTNER

    Finalizing her education with focus on design and architecture.

  • Kendra (Blose) Tyson

    A great addition to the Tyson team with deep experience as a global human resources leader with strategic business expertise. Formally with Apple, Google, Deloitte and Enride. Currently Head of People at a utility scale level, sodium ion battery startup - Peak Energy (www.peakenergy.com). The first American venture to advance globally proven Sodium-Ion battery systems as the storage standard for the new era of renewable energy on a resilient grid. A graduate of TCU with BBA - Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management.