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Prairie Crest Capital is a Midwest-based venture capital firm focused on early-stage investments in agriculture and technology innovation.

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01.01.2016

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Founded in 2016, Prairie Crest Capital is located in Des Moines, Iowa, and primarily invests in rounds with 3-4 participants. The fund often co-invests with organizations such as Iowa Dept of Economic Development, VilCap Investments, and The Syndicate Fund, while notable sponsors include Tom Farms, S2G Ventures, and KdT Ventures. Prairie Crest Capital typically engages in less than 2 investment rounds per year and has a higher exit rate compared to other organizations. The fund typically invests in deals ranging from 1 to 5 million dollars, with a focus on startups that are 4-5 years old. Its portfolio includes popular startups like Hi Fidelity Genetics, and the fund primarily invests in the United States in industries such as medical and healthcare. Led by Barry Adams, Prairie Crest Capital leverages its financial and operating experience to identify promising opportunities and provide funding and development assistance to qualifying enterprises for accelerated growth.
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Barry Adams
Barry Adams

Barry Adams

Mr. Adams is a Founding and Managing Partner of Prairie Crest Capital, LLC, which is a Midwest-based venture capital firm focused on early stage investments in promising, transformational agriculture and technology innovation Mr. Adams was a Principal at ColBridge Capital Management, LLC, an event driven hedge fund. Prior to joining ColBridge Capital Management, LLC, Mr. Adams served as President at Grant Park Capital Partners, LLC, a start-up, event driven fund of hedge funds. Prior to Grant Park Capital Partners, LLC, Mr. Adams was a Senior Vice President at U.S. Trust Company where he was responsible for the delivery of asset management, alternative investments and capital market solutions as well as placement of “Master Class Hedge Funds,” primarily to family offices. Mr. Adams holds B.A. in Economics from Northwestern University and an M.B.A. from Columbia Business School.

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