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§ Venture Capital · Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
venture capital firm providing investment for Iowa companies, focused on life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and information.
Key people at Iowa First Capital Fund.
Iowa First Capital Fund is a Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based venture capital firm that provides funding to emerging, expanding, and restructuring companies, primarily within Iowa. The firm emphasizes merit-based investment decisions over traditional networking, aiming to democratize access to capital for innovative businesses and robust business models, focusing on life sciences, advanced manufacturing, and information technology. Key figures include General Partner Mark Drish and Dennis Wangeman, who are key to the firm's direction and operations. Iowa First Capital Fund was listed as a co-investor in VIDA's $11.0 million Series C round in March 2020. The firm's total assets under management or specific fund sizes are not publicly disclosed, and its founding year and initial founders are not publicly available. Its business model centers on operates as a Limited Partnership focused on venture capital fundraising and investment deployment to support regional economic development.
Key people at Iowa First Capital Fund.
Iowa First Capital Fund has 1 tracked investment across 1 company. The latest tracked deal is $11.0M Series C in VIDA in March 2020.
| Date | Company | Round | Lead Investor(s) | Co-Investor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 1, 2020 | VIDA | $11.0M Series C | OSF Ventures | Alpha JWC Ventures, DST Global, Indicator Ventures, Jungle Ventures, Next Level Ventures, The Valley Fund, Y Combinator, Blue Heron Capital, Chartline Capital Partners, Rittenhouse Ventures, Rural Vitality Fund II, The Angels' Forum, Unitypoint Health Ventures |