VIDEO SERIES: Strategies for Rural Angel Investing
Introduction
Dr. Mark Edelman, ISU Economics Professor and Extension Economist, Iowa Rural Equity Project Facilitator
The Strategies for Rural Angel Investing video series is designed to provide an educational workshop series for potential investors who would like to learn about some of the basic fundamentals about angel investing and the institutional networks in Iowa that are interested in agricultural technology and rural innovation ventures. The first section includes three educational workshop presentations, a panel discussion, and more in-depth requirements and understandings to provide a foundation of understanding. The second section features different types of investing networks and funds focused on early stage startups. The third section features networks that focus on later stage startup companies with opportunities for scaling for rapid growth. The fourth section features networks that target other market segments including succession recapitalization, companies with growth and expansion opportunities, and private equity. Visit the resource page to connect with additional angel investing resources.
Introduction and Understanding Basics
Video 1: First Base Workshop Presentation
Dr. Mark Edelman, ISU Economics Professor and Extension Economist
Video 2: Second Base Workshop Presentation
Dr. Mark Edelman, ISU Economics Professor and Extension Economist
Video 3: Third Base Workshop Presentation
Dr. Mark Edelman, ISU Economics Professor and Extension Economist
Video 4: Rural Equity Capital and Innovation Panel Discussion
Bill Menner, Executive Director, Iowa Rural Development Council
Dr. Mark Edelman, ISU Extension Economist
Spencer Stensrude, Executive Director, Ag Ventures Alliance
John Hall, Senior Director Business Development, Ames Chamber of Commerce
For more information on the ISU Extension Rural Development Symposium videos see the Community Economic Development Conference website.
Video 5: Understanding Basics: Angel and Venture Investing
Jude Conway, retired Executive Director, Ag Ventures Alliance
Video 6: Basic Legal Requirements for Angel Investing
Bill Hanigan, Attorney, Renewable Energy Team Leader, Davis Brown Law Firm
Video 7: Legal Requirements for Organizing Angel Networks
Bill Hanigan, Attorney, Renewable Energy Team Leader, Davis Brown Law Firm
Video 8: ISU’s Ag Entrepreneurship Initiative & Accelerator
Kevin Kimle, Director, Ag Entrepreneurship Initiative, ISU College of Agriculture & Life Sciences
Early Stage Equity:
Video 9: Iowa Lakes Corridor Angel Fund and Network
Brian Dalziel, Senior Vice President, Iowa Lakes Corridor Development Corporation
Video 10: Ag Ventures Alliance
Spencer Stensrude, Vice President for Investment, Ag Ventures Alliance
Video 11: Ames Seed Capital
Ron Hallenbeck, Executive Vice President, Ames Chamber/Ames Economic Development Commission
Video 12: FIN Capital
Megan Milligan, President & CEO, Iowa Center for Economic Success
Later Stage Equity:
Video 13: Renew Rural Iowa and Farm Bureau’s Rural Vitality Funds
Adam Koppes, Investment Manager, Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Rural Vitality Funds
Video 14: Next Level Ventures
Scott Hoekman, Principal, Next Level Ventures
Growth Opportunity, Succession Recapitalization & Private Equity:
Video 15: Iowa Corn Opportunities LLC
Brian Jones, COO, Iowa Corn Growers Association
Video 16: Summit Ag Opportunities Fund
Justin Kirchhoff, Managing Director & Head of Private Equity, Summit Agriculture Group
Video 17: Midwest Growth Partners
Mike Taylor & John Mickelson, Managing Partners, Midwest Growth Partners
Resources
Visit the resource page to connect with additional networks, funds and educational resources.