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Grit Road Partners
Grit Road Partners is a Midwest-based team that invests in early stage Ag Tech start-ups solving Midwest producers' problems. Its mission is to serve as a...
Grit Road Partners
Grit Road Partners is a Midwest-based team that invests in early stage Ag Tech start-ups solving Midwest producers' problems. Its mission is to serve as a leading catalyst to build and strengthen the AgTech ecosystem globally and make the Midwest the global hub of AgTech. The firm works directly with producers to identify problems in the agriculture value chain and collaborate on innovative solutions.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
2021
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Omaha
Corporate office
Omaha, NE, United States
Principals
Mike Jung
Managing Partner
Ben Williamson
Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What geographies and sectors does Grit Road Partners focus on?
Grit Road Partners concentrates on the American Midwest and Great Plains, targeting early-stage and growth companies in enterprise software and agricultural technology. The firm invests in startups that build software for farm operations, supply-chain logistics, and workflow automation for mid-market businesses. Its regional focus is designed to capture deal flow that coastal venture firms structurally overlook.
How does Grit Road Partners source its investments?
The firm sources investments through deep regional networks in the Midwest's agriculture, finance, and technology communities. Its Omaha base provides proximity to a dense ecosystem of insurance and financial-services companies, which generates enterprise-software deal flow. The firm relies on repeat relationships with local founders and co-investors rather than auction-style processes common on the coasts.
What investment stages does Grit Road Partners target?
Grit Road Partners invests across seed and growth stages, engaging with companies from initial product development through revenue scale. The firm's flexible mandate allows it to lead or participate in rounds where capital gaps exist. It does not publicly disclose a rigid check-size range, tailoring commitments to each company's stage and capital needs.
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