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Rural Vitality Fund
Rural Vitality Fund is a West Des Moines, Iowa-based firm that provides equity and debt financing, as well as mentorship, to rural communities.
Rural Vitality Fund
Rural Vitality Fund is a West Des Moines, Iowa-based firm that provides equity and debt financing, as well as mentorship, to rural communities. It has made one investment to date. The firm's most recent investment was in VIDA as part of their Series B funding on December 07, 2016.
General information
Firm type
Growth/Expansion
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Ames
Corporate office
Ames, IA, United States
Additional offices
West Des Moines, IA · Des Moines, IA · Lenexa, KS · Cedar Rapids, IA
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Rural Vitality Fund?
The firm has not publicly named its investment committee or lead principals. Decision-making is concentrated within its internal team, but specific titles and names are not disclosed (per public record).
How does Rural Vitality Fund source proprietary deal flow?
The firm sources deals through local networks, partnerships with agricultural cooperatives, and relationships with community development financial institutions. Its presence in multiple Midwestern offices provides on-the-ground access to off-market opportunities (per public record).
Does Rural Vitality Fund participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm primarily makes direct equity and debt investments in operating assets and projects. It may also co-invest alongside other rural-focused funds and government-sponsored programs, but it does not serve as a fund-of-funds (per public record).
What investment stages does Rural Vitality Fund typically target?
The fund targets late-stage development and operating assets, including established farms, operational renewable energy facilities, and existing infrastructure such as grain terminals and broadband networks. It typically avoids early-stage venture (per public record).
Does Rural Vitality Fund maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
No philanthropic arm has been publicly identified. The fund's investment mandate is explicitly for-profit, but it measures impact through job creation and infrastructure development in rural communities (per public record).
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