Prairie Crest Capital

Prairie Crest Capital is a venture capital firm based in Des Moines, Iowa, established in 2016. The firm focuses on early-stage investments, specifically targeting seed and series A funding for companies across the United States that are engaged in agriculture and technology innovation. By leveraging their financial and operational expertise, the partners at Prairie Crest Capital aim to identify and support promising enterprises that have the potential for significant growth and transformation in the agriculture sector.

Barry Adams

Founder and Managing Partner

Mark White

Founding Partner and Managing Partner

6 past transactions

Natural Fiber Welding

Venture Round in 2021
Natural Fiber Welding, Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of innovative fabrics and materials, utilizing technology that transforms plants and natural fibers into durable textiles and products. Founded in 2015 and based in Peoria, Illinois, the company focuses on harnessing renewable resources to create sustainable alternatives to synthetic materials. By leveraging abundant local resources, Natural Fiber Welding aims to develop scalable solutions that are accessible to diverse communities, enhancing the quality and usability of their products while minimizing processing costs. The company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation positions it as a leader in the movement toward environmentally friendly materials.

TradeLanes

Seed Round in 2020
TradeLanes is a technology company that automates supply chain for traders, shippers, and merchants. It developed a SaaS platform that brings global trade operations entirely online - from generating the contract to allocating inventory, to booking a shipment, to delivery. Its system allows all parties to collaborate digitally, from one set of data and documents. TradeLanes aims to power frictionless global trade for all. It was founded in 2015 and is based in Oakland, California.

Natural Fiber Welding

Venture Round in 2020
Natural Fiber Welding, Inc. is a manufacturer and supplier of innovative fabrics and materials, utilizing technology that transforms plants and natural fibers into durable textiles and products. Founded in 2015 and based in Peoria, Illinois, the company focuses on harnessing renewable resources to create sustainable alternatives to synthetic materials. By leveraging abundant local resources, Natural Fiber Welding aims to develop scalable solutions that are accessible to diverse communities, enhancing the quality and usability of their products while minimizing processing costs. The company’s commitment to sustainability and innovation positions it as a leader in the movement toward environmentally friendly materials.

Hi Fidelity Genetics

Series A in 2018
Hi Fidelity Genetics LLC is a startup based in Durham, North Carolina, specializing in the development of hardware and software for plant-breeding applications. The company provides tools designed to measure and predict various plant traits, which are essential for ensuring a stable food supply in the face of a growing global population and changing climate conditions.

TradeLanes

Pre Seed Round in 2018
TradeLanes is a technology company that automates supply chain for traders, shippers, and merchants. It developed a SaaS platform that brings global trade operations entirely online - from generating the contract to allocating inventory, to booking a shipment, to delivery. Its system allows all parties to collaborate digitally, from one set of data and documents. TradeLanes aims to power frictionless global trade for all. It was founded in 2015 and is based in Oakland, California.

Certintell

Seed Round in 2017
Certintell, Inc. is a telehealth company based in West Des Moines, Iowa, founded in 2014. It offers a cloud-based platform that facilitates live video consultations between patients and healthcare providers, including primary and specialty care physicians. The platform is designed to enhance access to care for underserved populations, enabling patients to communicate with U.S. board-certified clinicians through various means such as voice, video, text, and image sharing. In addition to remote consultations, Certintell supports safety-net providers with services like remote patient monitoring and telepharmacy programs. By focusing on acute care, behavioral health, and nutrition counseling, the company aims to improve health outcomes for at-risk patients while reducing costs and enhancing the quality of care in health centers.
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