Venture Capital Investors

Open Prairie Ventures

Open Prairie Ventures makes VC investments in companies focused on high-impact, technology-driven solutions.

Venture Investor Overview

Venture Investor
Open Prairie Ventures
Status
Active
Investor Type
Venture Capital
Activity Level
Industry Focus
AgTech
Internet & IoT

Contact Information

Contact
Jim Schultz
Title
Managing Partner
Mailing Address
400 East Jefferson
Effingham, IL 62401
USA
Email Address
Not Recorded

Background Information

Overview
Open Prairie Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm investing in promising IT, wireless communication and life science technology companies. Open Prairie applies both it's capital and team's expertise to focus on companies with efficient capital usage and disruptive technologies. With offices in Illinois and Kansas City, Open Prairie's national reach and unique access to investment opportunities throughout the Midwest region has allowed the firm to build a diverse portfolio of growth technology companies.
Profile
Open Prairie Ventures LinkedIn Company Profile
Social Media
Open Prairie Ventures Company Twitter Account
Company News
Open Prairie Ventures News
Facebook
Open Prairie Ventures on Facebook
YouTube
Open Prairie Ventures on YouTube
Last Transaction
3/27/2024

Transaction History

Our records indicate that Open Prairie Ventures invested in the VC transactions listed below. Dollar amounts are for the entire raise, which may include other investors.

Company
Date
Amount
3/27/2024
Unknown
4/5/2023
$20,000,000
2/15/2023
Unknown
2/23/2022
$9,000,000
9/29/2021
$13,200,000
1/20/2021
$4,000,000
7/26/2019
$8,000,000
6/11/2019
$40,000,000
2/8/2019
$6,500,000
8/24/2018
$2,000,000
7/11/2017
$24,000,000
7/30/2015
$1,000,000
6/30/2015
$3,699,900
1/12/2013
$7,000,000
10/16/2012
$2,100,000
5/16/2012
$6,500,000
5/9/2012
$10,200,000
12/31/2011
$954,900
5/31/2011
$3,000,000
9/30/2008
$2,615,000
6/3/2008
Unknown
1/11/2006
$14,000,000

 


Investor Contacts

Title
Name
Email & Social
General Partner
Dennis Beard
  Dennis Beard LinkedIn Profile  Dennis Beard Twitter Account  Dennis Beard News  Dennis Beard on Facebook
Managing Director
Pat Morand
  Pat Morand LinkedIn Profile  Pat Morand Twitter Account  Pat Morand News  Pat Morand on Facebook
General Partner
Michael Peck
  Michael Peck LinkedIn Profile  Michael Peck Twitter Account  Michael Peck News  Michael Peck on Facebook
Managing Partner
James Schultz
  James Schultz LinkedIn Profile  James Schultz Twitter Account  James Schultz News  James Schultz on Facebook

 


Funds

Our database includes the following fund closing(s) for Open Prairie Ventures. If we are missing funds, please contact us.

Fund Description
Vintage Date
Fund Amount
Open Prairie Rural Opportunities Fund
2/14/2019
$81,000,000

 


Portfolio Companies

Open Prairie Ventures has invested in the companies below, according to our database records. If we are missing a portfolio company, please let us know.

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