Prairie Crest Capital

Prairie Crest Capital is a venture capital firm based in Des Moines, Iowa, established in 2016. The firm specializes in early-stage investments, focusing on seed and Series A funding for companies across the United States. With an emphasis on transformational agriculture and technology innovations, Prairie Crest Capital aims to identify and support promising enterprises with significant growth potential. The partners leverage their financial and operational expertise to uncover undiscovered opportunities, providing both funding and development assistance to help these companies thrive.

Barry Adams

Managing Partner

Mark White

Co-Founder 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 telemedicine company that offers a cloud-based healthcare platform aimed at improving access to care for underserved patients. Founded in 2014 and headquartered in Des Moines, Iowa, the platform facilitates live video consultations between patients and healthcare providers, including primary and specialty care physicians. It enables communication through various channels such as voice, video, email, and mobile devices, allowing patients to connect with board-certified clinicians for acute care, behavioral health, and nutrition counseling. By serving safety-net providers, Certintell aims to enhance the health outcomes of vulnerable populations through effective telehealth solutions.