Open Prairie

Open Prairie is a private equity fund management firm based in Effingham, Illinois, with deep roots in agriculture and rural America. It focuses on capital accessibility in underserved markets and has managed portfolios ranging from technology-based venture capital to farmland. Its Rural Opportunities Fund II is a USDA-licensed Rural Business Investment Company that provides private debt and equity growth capital to food and agriculture companies. The fund is backed by commercial and community banks, strategic investors, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals. Portfolio companies include Intelinair and MarketWagon. The firm draws on expertise across a range of business disciplines and a global network of professionals. It builds collaborative partnerships with portfolio companies to accelerate growth and deliver strong returns to investors.