Iowa Corn Opportunities

Iowa Corn Opportunities, LLC (ICO) is an equity fund established by the Iowa Corn Growers Association (ICGA) to: Make profitable, strategic, value-added investments that will benefit Iowa’s corn grower members. Facilitate new business development opportunities for Iowa’s corn growers. Leverage investments to facilitate and coordinate further investment by individual corn growers. Iowa Corn Opportunities is a limited liability company solely owned by the ICGA, and directed by an eight-member board of managers.

Jon Leafstedt

President

Past deals in Iowa

Tractor Zoom

Series A in 2020
Tractor Zoom, Inc. operates an online platform that connects farm equipment auctioneers with potential buyers. Founded in 2017 and based in Urbandale, Iowa, the company provides a mobile application designed for auctioneers to list and promote farm machinery auctions while allowing buyers to search and browse available equipment. Additionally, Tractor Zoom serves as a search engine for heavy equipment auctions and a database for market trends, utilizing big data and technology to help customers efficiently find and assess the value of heavy equipment. Through its innovative approach, Tractor Zoom aims to simplify the business processes and decision-making of its users in the agricultural sector.

Powerpollen

Series B in 2020
Powerpollen LLC is an AgTech company based in Ankeny, Iowa, focused on enhancing seed production and agricultural productivity through advanced cross-pollination technologies. Founded in 2015, the company has developed a patent-pending process that allows for the collection, preservation, and application of pollen to improve both yield potential and genetic purity in corn parent seed production. This innovative approach aims to significantly increase productivity while reducing seed production costs by 20%. Powerpollen's on-demand pollination solutions are designed to mitigate risks associated with decreased crop output, thereby supporting more efficient and sustainable agricultural practices.