Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • AgroTech • Businesses Solutions • FinTech (& Financials services) • Hardware (& Manufacturing) • A.I. (& Big Data) • Material Science • Healthcare (& Wellness) • Consumer • Semiconductors |
Stages | Early Stage VC, Later Stage VC, Seed Round, PE Growth/Expansion, Angel (individual) |
Investment Range | £30,000 - £8,640,000 |
Assets Under Management | £3,660,000 |
Ames Seed Capital is a venture capital firm established in 1987 and located in Ames, Iowa. They focus on investing equity capital into startup companies, prioritizing early-stage ventures. The fund specializes in a diverse range of industries, including Software with a particular interest in Web Marketplaces, SaaS platforms, AgroTech, Business Solutions, FinTech and Financial Services, Hardware Manufacturing, AI and Big Data, Materials Science, Healthcare and Wellness, Consumer services, and Semiconductors. Ames Seed Capital has a minimum investment of $30,000 and can invest up to $8,640,000 in companies that align with their investment thesis. They engage in several types of investment rounds, including Early Stage VC, Later Stage VC, Seed Round, PE Growth/Expansion, and they also work with Angel Investors. With assets under management worth approximately $3,660,000, they are a key player in the regional economic landscape. According to their website, they form part of the Ames Regional Economic Alliance which works to promote economic growth and community development across Boone, Hamilton, and Story counties in Central Iowa. This Alliance aims to be a connector for economic growth, emphasizing excellence, innovation, and success within the state and the broader region. The firm and the Alliance capitalize on being located in the heart of Iowa, home to Iowa State University, leveraging the area's longstanding history of innovation and research to provide tailored financial incentives, workforce solutions, and numerous projects to foster business development. Their efforts have garnered over 750 Alliance members and facilitated $238M in capital investments, alongside hosting over 100 business and community events. The Ames Regional Economic Alliance is known for hosting Traction magazine and other documentary resources that inform the community about local developments and success stories. Their website offers a deeper insight into their affiliate organizations, community strengths, workforce solutions, as well as investment and networking opportunities available within the region.