Rural American Fund

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.