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Open Prairie Ventures

Based in the heartland of America with headquarters in Effingham, Illinois, is a multi-faceted private equity fund management firm with deep roots in agriculture and rural America. 


Company Size

6 - 10 employees

Year Founded

1997

Verified Investor

Yes

Funding Stages

Focus Markets

Investment Sectors

Lead Investor

Yes


About Open Prairie Ventures

Open Prairie, based in the heartland of America with headquarters in Effingham, Illinois, is a multi-faceted private equity fund management firm with deep roots in agriculture and rural America.  The Open Prairie team has consistently focused on facilitating capital accessibility in underserved markets and has managed investment portfolios ranging from technology-based venture capital to farmland.
 
FOR TODAY’S AGRICULTURE & RURAL AMERICA
 
With expertise spanning a diverse array of functional business disciplines and a global network of professionals, 
Open Prairie builds collaborative, positive partnerships with its portfolio companies to accelerate growth and to provide top-tier returns to its investors. 

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