Lee Strom

Open Prairie Rural Opportunities Fund LP invests in companies located in the US, with a special focus on rural America with an investment size of $2 - $10 million. The fund target companies operating in the fields of agricultural, life science, food, processing, information technology & logistics sectors. It provides debt and equity financing for growth transactions.

Part of Compeer Financial ACA, Compeer Financial PCA is a cooperative that provides financial services to agricultural clients. The company is based in Sun Prairie, WI. The company adheres to industry standards and practices in providing ag loans to its member-owners. Compeer Financial PCA is a member-owned, farm credit cooperative that supports agriculture and rural communities through agriculture financing. The company has the expertise to help clients navigate complex issues facing the specialized ag industry, including economic issues and best practices. The CEO of the company is Rodney W. Hebrink.

Compeer Financial FLCA provides financial services to agricultural industry. It offers loans, leases, risk management, and other financial services. The company is headquartered in Sun Prairie, WI.

Farm Credit Mid-America ACA provides financing for farmers and rural residents. It also provides loans for cars, trucks, lawn tractors, education and buying and building country homes. The firm has offices in Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Tennessee. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Louisville, KY.

Innara Health, Inc. provides understanding and improvement of neonatal, pediatric, and adult feeding. It offers the FDA-cleared NTrainer System, the first neonatal technology that assesses and develops non-nutritive suck for newborns and infants born prematurely. The company was founded by David Stalling and D. Michael Litscher in 2006 and is headquartered in Olathe, KS.

Vestaron Corp. develops and markets bioinsecticides derived from naturally occurring peptides. It offers the following brands: Spear-T for the treatment of thrips, Spear-P controls Colorado Potato beetle, and Spear-C protects crops from lepidopteran pests. The company was founded by Glenn F. King in 2005 and is headquartered in Durham, NC.

ConsortiEX, Inc. provides healthcare technology services. It provides Information technology systems and services to manage the ordering, distribution and tracking of sterile injectable compounds for hospitals and affiliated networks. The company was founded by Neal Long in 2013 and is headquartered in Milwaukee, WI.

Global Factory, Inc. provides collaborative manufacturing execution systems. The firm's software gather, organize & analyze demand, production & quality data from various sources and monitor key indicators & execute business processes to control, manage & optimize distributed manufacturing operations. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Santa Clara, CA.

The Davidson Farms, Inc. owns and operates tree and shrub farm. The company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in Rogersville, TN.

Independent Data Management LLC operates MyAgData, a cloud-based data system that converts data gathered from precision farming equipment into planting and harvesting reporting information for crop insurers, crop insurance agents, ag service providers, and the U.S. department of agriculture. The company was founded by Deb Casurella, Joe Meinhart, Jeremy Wilson and Don Bierman and is headquartered in Effingham, IL.

DSF, Inc. builds custom wood office and store fixtures, partitions, shelves and lockers for banks, schools and stores. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Raritan, NJ.

HerdDogg, Inc. offers smart ear tags and readers for livestock ID and health monitoring. The company was founded by Melissa Brandao and is headquartered in Ashland, OR.

Kultevat, Inc. produces natural rubber products and mixed sugar feedstocks for the biofuels markets. It develops Taraxicum kok-saghya, an alternative source of natural rubber to replace materials from Hevea rubber trees. The company was founded by Daniel R. Swiger and is headquartered in Creve Coeur, MO.

Southwest Michigan First Corp. offers economic development, venture capitalism, recruitment, life science, manufacturing, back office, commercial real estate, talent management and leadership development and community capitalism. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Kalamazoo, MI.

Michigan Venture Capital Association operates as a non-profit trade organization designed to bring together venture capital industry participants in the state of Michigan. The company was founded by 2002 by Terry Cross and David P. Weaver in 2002 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

Micronics, Inc. develops molecular and immuno-hematology diagnostic products. Its products include PanNAT molecular diagnostic system, immunohematology diagnostic products and research & development products. The company was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Redmond, WA.

NewLeaf Symbiotics, Inc. develops and commercializes a family of beneficial bacteria. It commercializes Pink Pigmented Facultative Methylotrophs bacteria that improves plant health, promote early growth, and increase crop yield. The company was founded by Stephen Kahn, Thomas R. Laurita and Michael Bielski in 2012 and is headquartered in St. Louis, MO.

RealBio Technology, Inc. develops cell and tissue culture technologies. It introduced D4 Culture System-an advanced, disposable cell culture platform capable of developing full three-dimensional cell structures in vitro. The firm's D4 Culture System enables customers to develop cell structures that mimic the natural composition, configuration and function of normal and diseased tissue. The company was founded by Lee Noll in June 2009 and is headquartered in Kalamazoo, MI.

Monteris Medical, Inc. operates as a medical device company that develops laser-based systems to treat brain tumors. It offers the AXiiiS Stereotactic Miniframe, a single use platform for image-guided, stereotactic brain biopsy, and the AtamA Stabilization System for MRI-guided neurosurgical procedures that require rigid head fixation. The company was founded by Mark G. Torchia in 1999 and is headquartered in Winnipeg, Canada.

Pittsburgh Life Sciences Green House (PLSG) is a venture capital firm founded in 2002. The firm is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

EADevices, Inc. develops minimally invasive surgical and related procedures and products. The company was founded by Joshua A. Gerlick in 2004 and is headquartered in Munhall, PA.

Fayette County Chamber of Commerce is an organization that provides its members with affordable health insurance plans, discounts, and purchasing advantages. The Chamber is located in Fayetteville, GA and is committed to advocating for the success of its members and community. The non-profit company accomplishs this by developing high-trust relationships with stakeholders and creating high-impact engagement opportunities. The Chamber hosts various events throughout the year, including the Annual Meeting & Awards Luncheon, Business on the Green Golf Tournament, Community Expo, Dome Roam Networking & Connections, and the Annual Awards Celebration. Additionally, the Chamber offers resources for those interested in living or moving their business to Fayetteville.

Keep America Beautiful, Inc. is a national nonprofit organization established in 1953 that aims to end littering, improve recycling, and beautify communities. The organization is based in Stamford, CT and has subsidiaries in the United States. The organization empowers community and environmental stewards with volunteer programs, educational curricula, practical advice, and other resources. Keep America Beautiful has more than 650 affiliates, millions of volunteers, and the collaborative support of corporate partners, social and civic service organizations, academia, municipalities, elected officials, and individuals. Jennifer M. Jehn has been the CEO of the non-profit company since 2014.

Liquidus Marketing, Inc. provides digital advertising marketing solutions. Its solutions include bannerlink ad solutions, videolink, programmatic media, custom solutions and client services. The firm allows advertisers to reach consumers on any device at any time. The company was founded by Todd Holmes, Kirk Davis and Chris Carlton in 2001 and is headquartered in Chicago, IL.

Cooperatieve Rabobank UA provides banking services. The company is headquartered in New York, NY.

Foodshot Global, Inc. is an integrated capital investment platform that provides funding for innovative ideas aimed at creating a healthy, sustainable, and equitable food system. The American company offers funding opportunities to entrepreneurs, startups, and researchers with innovations around soil health. Foodshot Global has a world-class group of investors, venture capital firms, banks, corporates, foundations, and academic partners who provide the funding.