Rural American Fund
Overview
Rural American Fund is a Chicago-based private equity firm specializing in partnership investments within the agribusiness sector. The firm targets growing, lower middle-market operating businesses primarily in agriculture or ag-related industries, aiming to enhance value for shareholders, management, and limited partners through creative solutions and problem-solving. The firm's investment strategy emphasizes the 'inputs' segment of the agricultural value chain, seeking opportunities to apply its experience and expertise to drive top-line growth and improve operating performance. Rural American Fund does not invest in farmland, stand-alone real assets, or agricultural commodities. Led by partners with over 50 years of combined experience in private equity, corporate development, and middle-market mergers and acquisitions, the firm collaborates with proven management teams to support the execution of their strategies, focusing on building strong relationships and providing board-level assistance to accelerate growth initiatives.
Investment Focus
- Proven management team
- Strong business model with sustainable growth drivers
- Consistent history of revenue and cash flow
- Solid customer relationships
- Defensible market position
- Identifiable exit strategy
Portfolio Companies
Get the full list of 54,000+ investors
Rural American Fund and every other firm and angel in the database — as one spreadsheet you keep.
$19one-time payment · no subscription- All 54,000+ investors — VC firms, private equity, family offices and angels
- The key person to contact at each one, with their job title
- Their work email address
- Their phone number
- Their LinkedIn profile
- Delivered as a single .xlsx file — download it as many times as you like
Every profile on this site is one row of the file, with the contact details masked — browse a few before you buy.
Frequently asked questions about Rural American Fund
What sectors does Rural American Fund invest in?
Rural American Fund invests in Agriculture and Ag-related industries, and is based in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Rural American Fund is listed as a private equity in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Rural American Fund invest at?
Rural American Fund backs companies at Growth and Buyout, writing cheques of 5M - 10M.
Which regions does Rural American Fund invest in?
Rural American Fund invests across United States.
Who are the partners at Rural American Fund?
Team members listed for Rural American Fund include Tom Karlson (Founding Principal) and Paul Smith (Principal).
What companies has Rural American Fund invested in?
Rural American Fund's portfolio includes Aquatrols Corporation of America and Ritchie Industries, Inc..
How do I contact Rural American Fund?
Rural American Fund's contact details — including phone and LinkedIn — are listed in the ConnectSafely investor database, along with its website and the LinkedIn profiles of its partners.
Last updated · Source: ConnectSafely investor database
