# Simmons Bank

> Simmons Bank is a VC fund in Pine Bluff backing Real Estate and Banking. See 4 investments, check sizes, portfolio and contact details. Updated Aug 2026.

- Type: VC Fund
- Location: Pine Bluff, United States
- Total investments: 4
- Last investment: May 2026
- Lead investor: 75%
- Last updated: Aug 2026
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simmonsbank/
- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/simmons_bank
- Website: https://www.simmonsbank.com/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simmonsbank

Simmons Bank is a VC fund in Pine Bluff focused on Real Estate and Banking. Simmons First Bank of Jonesboro is a state bank provides personal and commercial banking services.

## Contacts

5 contacts available for Simmons Bank. Shizune tracks 7 team members at Simmons Bank. Sign up free to unlock them: https://app.shizune.co/sign-up/investor-profiles/find-team-emails/simmons-bank?utm_source=investor_profile

## Investment focus

### Industry

| Industry | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Real Estate | 2 | 50% |
| Banking | 1 | 25% |
| Lending | 1 | 25% |
| Non Profit | 1 | 25% |
| Financial Services | 1 | 25% |

6 industries tracked in total.

### Stage

| Stage | Investments | Share |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Debt Financing | 2 | 50% |
| Grant | 1 | 25% |
| Corporate Round | 1 | 25% |

## Team

| Name | Title | Investments | Profile |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| George Makris, Jr | Executive Chairman | 1 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/george-makris-jr |
| Allan Ivie | Regional President Wealth Management for MO & KS / President of Community Affairs - MO Division | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/allan-ivie |
| Erica Preston | SVP Director of Market Development | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/erica-preston-668b |
| Jon Crippen | SVP, Head Of Retail Banking | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/jon-crippen-4aac |
| Marc Gerard | SVP, Head of Retail Community Banking | 0 | https://shizune.co/investors/profile/marc-gerard-b721 |

## Investments

| Company | Description | Amount | Stage | Date | Website |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Indco Partners | Indco Partners is a real estate company focused on the development of industrial properties. |  | Debt Financing | May 04, 2026 |  |
| Holley Development Company | Holley Development Company is a commercial real estate firm that specializes in developing Class A industrial projects in high-growth markets |  | Debt Financing | May 04, 2026 |  |
| Southern Bancorp Community Partners | Southern Bancorp Community Partners provides lending, financial, and development services. | $1M | Corporate Round | May 17, 2024 |  |
| Southern Bancorp Community Partners | Southern Bancorp Community Partners provides lending, financial, and development services. | $250K | Grant | May 17, 2024 |  |

4 of 4 investments shown.

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## FAQ

### What does Simmons Bank invest in?

Simmons Bank invests primarily in Real Estate, Banking and Lending startups, most often at Debt Financing and 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.

### How do I contact Simmons Bank?

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### Who are the partners at Simmons Bank?

The team at Simmons Bank includes George Makris, Jr (Executive Chairman), Allan Ivie (Regional President Wealth Management for MO & KS / President of Community Affairs - MO Division) and Erica Preston (SVP Director of Market Development), among 7 team members tracked by Shizune. The Team section lists each member with their title, investment count and links.

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