Prairie Crest Capital

Prairie Crest Capital is a Des Moines, Iowa-based venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in agriculture technology and related technology innovations. Founded in 2016, the firm targets seed and Series A rounds across the United States. It leverages financial and operating experience to identify untapped opportunities and provides funding and development assistance to qualifying enterprises poised for accelerated growth.

Barry Adams

Managing Partner

Mark White

Founding Partner and Managing Partner

6 past transactions

Natural Fiber Welding

Venture Round in 2021
Natural Fiber Welding, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Peoria, Illinois, specializes in the manufacture and supply of sustainable fabrics and materials derived from natural fibers. The company has developed a circularity platform that produces high-performance, plastic-free materials from plants, which are applicable across various industries, including fashion, footwear, automotive, and upholstery. By integrating its innovative technology into existing supply chains, Natural Fiber Welding enables brands to design and scale environmentally friendly products, thereby promoting sustainability in material usage.

TradeLanes

Seed Round in 2020
TradeLanes is a technology company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2015, that specializes in automating supply chain processes for traders, shippers, and merchants. The company has developed a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that digitizes and streamlines global trade operations, encompassing all stages from contract generation to inventory allocation, shipment booking, and delivery. This platform facilitates collaboration among all parties involved by providing a unified set of data and documents throughout the lifecycle of an international trade shipment. By integrating demand planning, supplier performance, inventory management, and logistics into a single application, TradeLanes aims to enhance efficiency and reduce costs in supply chain management, ultimately striving to enable frictionless global trade for its users.

Natural Fiber Welding

Venture Round in 2020
Natural Fiber Welding, Inc., founded in 2015 and based in Peoria, Illinois, specializes in the manufacture and supply of sustainable fabrics and materials derived from natural fibers. The company has developed a circularity platform that produces high-performance, plastic-free materials from plants, which are applicable across various industries, including fashion, footwear, automotive, and upholstery. By integrating its innovative technology into existing supply chains, Natural Fiber Welding enables brands to design and scale environmentally friendly products, thereby promoting sustainability in material usage.

Hi Fidelity Genetics

Series A in 2018
Hi Fidelity Genetics LLC is a startup based in Durham, North Carolina, focused on developing innovative hardware and software for plant-breeding applications. The company specializes in creating tools that measure and predict plant traits, which are essential for enhancing productivity in agriculture. As the global population increases and climate change poses challenges to food supply, Hi Fidelity Genetics aims to democratize seed breeding and provide effective genetic modification services. Their technology seeks to improve the profitability of producers while maintaining sufficient food supplies, thereby addressing pressing agricultural needs in a changing environment.

TradeLanes

Pre Seed Round in 2018
TradeLanes is a technology company based in Oakland, California, founded in 2015, that specializes in automating supply chain processes for traders, shippers, and merchants. The company has developed a Software as a Service (SaaS) platform that digitizes and streamlines global trade operations, encompassing all stages from contract generation to inventory allocation, shipment booking, and delivery. This platform facilitates collaboration among all parties involved by providing a unified set of data and documents throughout the lifecycle of an international trade shipment. By integrating demand planning, supplier performance, inventory management, and logistics into a single application, TradeLanes aims to enhance efficiency and reduce costs in supply chain management, ultimately striving to enable frictionless global trade for its users.

Certintell

Seed Round in 2017
Certintell, Inc. is a telemedicine company that offers a cloud-based platform designed to enhance healthcare access for underserved populations. Founded in 2014 and based in Des Moines, Iowa, the company enables live video consultations between patients and healthcare providers, including primary and specialty care physicians. Certintell's platform facilitates communication through various channels such as voice, video, text, and image sharing, improving the diagnosis and treatment processes. By connecting patients with U.S. board-certified clinicians for services ranging from acute care to behavioral health and nutrition counseling, Certintell aims to make a significant impact on the health outcomes of its users.
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