Iron Prairie Ventures

Iron Prairie Ventures is a venture capital firm based in Leawood, Kansas, that provides seed and pre-seed capital to early-stage technology startups focused on reindustrialization and digital transformation of core American industries. The firm targets innovations in manufacturing, physical infrastructure, construction, logistics, and supply chain management, positioning itself as the only industrial tech investment firm in a six-state Midwest region. It launched a $15 million fund, aiming to invest in approximately 25 companies with initial checks ranging from $250,000 to $650,000. The team includes Maggie Kenefake, Founder and General Partner, who previously backed 33 startups, along with Tracy Christian, CFO, and Lydia Kinkade, Venture Partner. With approximately 4 employees, Iron Prairie Ventures was founded in 2022 by Maggie Kenefake.