Iron Prairie
Venture capitalLeawood · Pre-Seed–Seed · 3 people tracked
Also known as Iron Prairie RSA Holdings
Investment thesis
Iron Prairie Ventures invests in early-stage founders transforming industrial technology to tackle major challenges such as energy independence, advanced manufacturing, logistics automation, and supply chain resiliency. The firm leverages its connections to the Midwest — historically a center of American industry — to recognize and support builders and backers driving change. Its focus spans manufacturing, infrastructure, construction, supply chain, and logistics, with a broader goal of restoring America's ability to compete and win in meeting current and future market demands. While rooted in the Heartland, the firm backs founders nationwide.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
Team · 3 people
from the firm's website
What they invest in
from 9 of 19 portfolio companiesAI & Machine Learning ×5SaaS ×4Enterprise Software ×3Hardware ×3Logistics & Supply Chain ×2Mobility & Transportation ×2Advanced Manufacturing ×1B2B Marketplaces ×1
HQs:United States×7
Investments · 19 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAlgoma provides site feasibility and planning software for real estate developers, delivering zoning analysis, GIS intelligence, generative site layouts, and market data for properties across the United States.
AI & Machine LearningPropTechSaaSNewark, US
Josef Bromovsky(Executive Officer, Director)Seyfihan Usarer(Executive Officer, Director)in
BoardVivin Hegde(Director)
Arvist provides an AI platform for warehouse operations that integrates with existing systems to automate claims management, detect errors, and improve supply chain efficiency.
AI & Machine LearningEnterprise SoftwareLogistics & Supply ChainWilmington, US
Nilay Parikh(Executive Officer, Director)Werner Stapela(Director)
Kansas City, US
Megan O'Rear(Executive Officer, Director)Robert Green(Director)Dana Abraham(Director)John Mitchell(Director)
Intramotev develops battery-electric retrofit technology for rail transportation, converting traditional railcars into independently-moving, self-propelled vehicles that reduce operational costs and emissions.
Advanced ManufacturingCleantechHardwareMobility & TransportationSt. Louis, US
Corey Vasel(Executive Officer, Promoter)Timothy Luchini(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Alexander J. Peiffer(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)
BoardPalmer Anna(Director)Aubrie Pagano(Director)
Ox provides a digital twin platform that converts warehouse layouts into 3D data-rich visualizations to help logistics, retail, manufacturing, and other operations optimize storage utilization and warehouse management through AI-powered slotting, task orchestration, and real-time visibility.
AI & Machine LearningLogistics & Supply ChainSaaS
SysGit develops tools and processes to support Agile Hardware Development for the defense industrial base, enabling cross-functional collaboration between hardware and software teams.
Defense TechDeveloper ToolsHardwareSpace TechLos Angeles, US
Steve Massey(CEO, Co-Founder)inZeke Brechtel(CTO, Co-Founder)in
Renterra provides all-in-one rental management software that handles revenue growth, daily operations, financials and reporting, and fleet damage and rental protection for rental businesses.
B2B MarketplacesEnterprise SoftwareSaaSChicago, US
Andrew Feis(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Nicholas Hibberd(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Ryan Russell(Director)
Thumbprint provides an AI-powered platform for furniture sales and interior design visualization, enabling designers and sales teams to create photorealistic 3D visualizations, generate customized look books, and produce accurate project budgets.
AI & Machine LearningRetail TechSaaS
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Iron Prairie invest at?
- Iron Prairie invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed stages.
- What is Iron Prairie's typical check size?
- Iron Prairie typically writes checks of $250K – $650K.
- What sectors does Iron Prairie focus on?
- Iron Prairie focuses on Advanced Manufacturing, Construction Tech, Cybersecurity, Deep Tech, Defense Tech, Energy, Hardware, Logistics & Supply Chain, Robotics, Space Tech.
- Where is Iron Prairie located?
- Iron Prairie is headquartered in Leawood, US.
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