
Entrepreneur Catalyst
“A Family of Entrepreneurs Dedicated to Supporting Growth Through Experience and Trusted Guidance”
Tyson Ventures, LLC is an Austin-based private investment and advisory firm dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey. With decades of experience creating and building businesses, facilitating transactions, connecting human resources and securing capital, founder Chris B. Tyson brings a practical, hands-on approach to solving complex business challenges.
Our team, strengthened by the diverse talents of the Tyson family—Steven A. Tyson, Christopher N. Tyson, Loftin J. Tyson, Anyston F. Tyson, and Kendra (Blose) Tyson—offers a wide range of expertise and insight. We work closely with business owners and leadership teams to identify opportunities, navigate growth, and create long-term value.
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Chris B. Tyson
PRINCIPAL
Decades of experience launching businesses from the ground up, structuring innovative solutions, raising capital and debt, forming strategic partnerships, leading mergers and acquisitions, achieving successful exits, and aligning top talent to drive results.
Tyson Ventures, LLC
Managing Partner – Seeking value add relationships and new business opportunities.
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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, they are building an unmatched platform — changing the way people think about their business, brand, and trajectory. Mammoth is one of the largest automated car wash operating platforms in the United States with over 130 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.
Tyson Group
Principal/CEO – 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. Tyson Group 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. Past clients included 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/Jetvia.com
Vice President of Operations, ATI Jet, Inc. – In 2019 Nick joined the ATI team 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 now operates the world’s largest fleet of Learjet 60’s (mid-size executive jet) with 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/Jetvia.com
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 Commercial Pilot with CFI (Certified Flight Instructor), Instrument 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.
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Anyston F. Tyson
PARTNER
Finalizing her education at the University of North Texas (UNT) with diverse talents including art and design.
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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.
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Delyn B. Tyson
PARTNER
Professional Educator and Assistant including Texas Licensed Teacher and Motivational Instructor