# American Heritage Chocolate

> American Heritage Chocolate is a VC fund backing Education, Universities and Higher Education. See 4 investments, check sizes, portfolio. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Total investments: 4
- Last investment: Feb 2022
- Lead investor: 0%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/Choc_History
- Website: https://www.americanheritagechocolate.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/americanheritagechocolate

American Heritage Chocolate is a VC fund focused on Education and Universities. American Heritage Chocolate is the result of a unique combination of Mars Wrigley chocolate-making expertise and historical knowledge.

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Education | 2 | 50% |
| Universities | 2 | 50% |
| Higher Education | 2 | 50% |
| Museums and Historical Sites | 1 | 25% |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Henderson State University | Henderson State University is proud to be one of Arkansas’ most prestigious public universities. Located in the beautiful but small town of Arkadelphia, Henderson State University offers superb educational facilities and a scholarly faculty to contribute to the academic pursuits of its students.Offering both bachelor’s and master’s degrees,Henderson State University is proud to attract students from all over the country. Bachelor’s degrees can be earned in many of the traditional concentrations, such as Communications, Political Science, Sociology, Business, the arts, the sciences, and much more.The Henderson State University master’s program has a shorter list to offer, which includes various concentrations in education, clinical mental health counseling, and business.Henderson State University’s number one priority is student success, which is why support services are so popular among students. Students are encouraged to take advantage of academic workshops, tutoring opportunities, academic advising, career counseling and preparation, and much more.Though Henderson State University is proud of its academic excellence, student life is an important aspect of the overall college experience. Students can get involved in student organizations, take advantage of the recreation center, explore student housing, take part in intramural sports, and try out for competitive sports.Henderson State University can offer the whole package, academic excellence, a vibrant student life, and a support staff to help you succeed. |  | Grant | Feb 24, 2022 |  |
| University of Massachusetts, Dartmouth | University of Massachusetts (UMass) Dartmouth boasts challenging academics, particularly in the fields of Engineering, Law, Marine Science and Portuguese studies among others.One of the largest and most comprehensive Portuguese studies programs in the United States, this particular department offers specialized emphases in Portuguese Language andLiterature and a doctorate in Luso-Afro-Brazilian Studies and Theory. The department also puts out its own publication and hosts conferences featuring scholars from around the globe.Since UMass Dartmouth’s Visual and Performing Arts Department is also one of its most respected, the campus abounds with theatre performance opportunities as well as student art galleries.Additionally, UMass has Business and Liberal Arts divisions as well as a division for the study of Education, Public Policy and Civic Engagement. Graduate programs are also available in a number of departments.Since UMass Dartmouth houses numerous research centers and institutes where scholarly conferences are held, the level of scholarship on campus is inspiring and stimulating.An application, transcripts, a personal essay and SAT scores are some of the materials prospective undergraduates will need to submit to admissions for consideration.Students who need assistance with paying tuition may apply for financial aid. |  | Grant | Feb 24, 2022 |  |
| We Make History | We Make History is devoted to creative and inspirational education, bringing history and the arts to life in the context of positive, interactive, family-friendly environments. |  | Grant | Feb 24, 2022 |  |
| New-york Historical Society | New-york Historical Society is an American history museum and library. |  | Grant | Feb 24, 2022 |  |

4 of 4 investments shown.

## Co-investors
- [Mars](https://shizune.co/investors/profile/mars) — VC Fund, 4 deals together

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## FAQ

### What does American Heritage Chocolate invest in?

American Heritage Chocolate invests primarily in Education, Universities and Higher Education startups, most often at Grant stage. Most of the 4 investments tracked by Shizune back companies in United States. The Investment Focus section breaks down every industry, stage and country in the portfolio.

### When did American Heritage Chocolate last invest?

The most recent investment recorded for American Heritage Chocolate closed in Feb 2022. Shizune tracks 4 investments in total for this profile, including round sizes, stages and portfolio companies, all sourced from confirmed public funding rounds and refreshed monthly.

### Is Shizune's investor data accurate?

Yes — every stat on this profile is calculated from confirmed public funding rounds monitored across hundreds of sources since 2020. This profile was last refreshed in Aug 2026 and is updated monthly. Spotted something off? Use the “Suggest an edit” link near the top of the page.

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