Open Prairie Ventures, based in Effingham, Illinois, was founded in 1997 to address the lack of innovation-focused private equity in the Midwest. The firm has managed over $100 million in fund commitments, focusing on specialty industries including agricultural, life science, medical device, software, information technology, energy, manufacturing, and real estate. The firm's mission emphasizes facilitating capital accessibility in underserved markets and building collaborative partnerships to accelerate growth. Their investing thesis includes providing fund deployment, advisory, and strategic planning services, particularly in agriculture and technology sectors.
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