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Lanoha Ventures
Lanoha Ventures is a family office based in Omaha, Nebraska, investing in real estate, private equity, and venture capital across the US.
Lanoha Ventures
Lanoha Ventures operates as the single-family office of the Lanoha family, whose wealth traces to Lanoha Nurseries — a wholesale nursery and real estate development company founded by Tom Lanoha in Nebraska. The family office was established to manage and grow the family's capital beyond the original operating businesses. The firm pursues a multi-asset strategy including direct private equity investments, real estate development and acquisitions, and venture capital. Its geographic focus spans the US, with particular emphasis on the Mountain West and Midwest. The family office has made venture investments in companies such as CropX, an agri-tech firm focused on soil sensing and irrigation optimization, and has developed real estate projects in Colorado and Utah. Lanoha Ventures maintains offices in Omaha, Denver, and Cottonwood Heights, Utah, and also has a presence in Vail, Colorado. The firm does not publicly disclose its team size or total assets under management. The Lanoha family has also been active philanthropically through the Lanoha Family Foundation, which supports education, healthcare, and community development in Nebraska. The family office is structured as a single-family office that operates with a lean team, investing directly rather than through external fund managers. This model allows the Lanoha family to maintain direct ownership and governance over their portfolio, with investment decisions made by family principals.
General information
Firm type
Single Family Office
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Omaha
Corporate office
Omaha, NE, United States
Additional offices
Denver, CO, United States · Cottonwood Heights, UT, United States · Vail, CO, United States
Principals
Tom Lanoha
Founder & Managing Partner
Mike Lanoha
Managing Partner
Pat Lanoha
Managing Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Lanoha Ventures?
Investment decisions are led by Tom Lanoha, founder, alongside managing partners Mike Lanoha and Pat Lanoha. The family office operates with a lean decision-making structure, with principals directly evaluating and managing investments across asset classes.
What investment stages does Lanoha Ventures typically target?
Lanoha Ventures is active across stages — from venture capital investments in early-stage agri-tech and technology companies to direct private equity buyouts and real estate development. The firm does not appear to operate a traditional fund structure but invests from the family's balance sheet.
Where does the underlying wealth of Lanoha Ventures come from?
The wealth originates from the Lanoha family's business — Lanoha Nurseries, a large wholesale nursery and landscaping company based in Nebraska. Tom Lanoha founded the nursery in the 1970s, which grew into a substantial regional real estate development and nursery operation before the family office was established to diversify holdings.
How is Lanoha Ventures related to the Lanoha Family Foundation?
The Lanoha Family Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Lanoha family and is separate from the family office's investment activities. The foundation makes grants in Nebraska, supporting education, health, and community causes.
Does Lanoha Ventures participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
Based on public records, Lanoha Ventures primarily makes direct investments — both in private companies and real estate. It is not known to commit capital to external fund managers on a regular basis, though it may co-invest alongside other family offices in certain transactions.
What sectors does Lanoha Ventures explicitly avoid?
The firm has not publicly disclosed any explicit exclusion lists. However, its known portfolio suggests a focus on tangible assets and real economy businesses, with no known exposure to hedge funds, public equities, or venture capital outside of agriculture, real estate, and infrastructure.
Is Lanoha Ventures structured as a single family office or does it operate more like a venture firm?
Lanoha Ventures is a single-family office. Despite having multiple offices and a professional investment team, it remains owned and controlled by the Lanoha family, investing family capital directly rather than raising third-party funds.
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