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Rural American Fund
Rural American Fund runs a concentrated private equity strategy targeting lower middle-market agribusinesses.
Rural American Fund
Rural American Fund is a Chicago-based private equity firm. It targets the agribusiness market with a focus on lower middle-market businesses in agriculture and ag-related industries. The firm has made two investments, including Aquatrols Corporation of America in May 2015.
General information
Firm type
Private Equity
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Chicago
Corporate office
Chicago, IL, United States
Additional offices
Deerfield, IL
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
What investment structures does the firm use?
Rural American Fund states it makes partnership investments, a term that suggests control equity, significant minority positions, or structured equity. The firm's strategy materials list buyouts, growth equity, management buyouts, and recapitalizations. The absence of publicly disclosed fund vehicles points to potential deal-by-deal economics or a captive capital base.
How does the firm source deals?
The firm relies on a confidential, direct-outreach model. Its website solicits contact from potential operating partners and business owners, signaling that origination comes through the principals' networks and the ag-entrepreneur partners rather than broad auction processes.
Does the firm have a disclosed AUM or fund size?
No. Rural American Fund has not publicly disclosed assets under management or the size of any fund vehicle. Without regulatory filings or press announcements, the firm's capital base remains private.
How is the firm's operating expertise structured?
The firm uses a federated model of ag-entrepreneur partners — successful operators in agriculture who provide post-investment leadership. This structure separates deal execution and portfolio monitoring from the day-to-day operational management of a portfolio company.
Which industries does the firm target?
The firm targets growing, lower middle-market businesses principally in agriculture or ag-related industries. This includes production agriculture, inputs, logistics, processing, and services tied to rural economies.
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