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Spencer Stensrude

AgTech Venture Capital

Mason City, Iowa

Investor
VC
CEO

Invests in

Locations:

Iowa

  • Min Investment:

    $100,000.00

  • Max Investment:

    $5,000,000.00

  • Target Investment:

    $1,500,000.00

Skills

Budgets
Sales
Financial Analysis
Strategic Planning
Microsoft Excel
Marketing Strategy
Negotiation
Management
New Business Development
Commercial Lending
Real Estate
Entrepreneurship
Problem Solving
Leadership
Strategy
Venture Capital

Education

  • Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

    Buena Vista University

    (2008 - 2010)

  • Associate of Arts (AA)

    North Iowa Area Community College

    (2006 - 2008)

Investments

Earnest Agriculture

Seed

Total Funding: $1M

Continuum Ag

Pre Seed

Total Funding: $250K

Work Experience

Ag Ventures Alliance

2016

  • Chief Executive Officer

    2019

    Leading a small team to make high-impact venture capital investments in AgTech startups while building an ecosystem of innovation around the farmer.

  • VP of Investment

    2017 - 2019

    Highlight: Working with inspirational founders every day. Lead internal investment process. Build strategic relationships with industry partners. Launch farmer-focused strategic initiatives.

  • Investment Analyst

    2016 - 2017

    Source, Evaluate, Close, and Monitor seed investments in AgTech startups.

Family Farm

2015

  • Farmer

    2015

    Highlight: Connection to the land.

Various Startups

2018

  • Board Member

    2018

    Support startup founders in tackling big opportunities. Listen to challenges. Lend expertise when possible.

Real Estate

2007

  • Investor

    2007

    Highlight: Recognized and took action in pursuit of a cyclical opportunity.

Britt Lumber, LLC

2015 - 2016

  • Small Business Builder

    2015 - 2016

    Highlight: Supported founder through a mid-market merger.

Manufacturers Bank & Trust

2012 - 2015

  • Credit Analyst

    2012 - 2015

    Highlight: Navigated mid-market renewable energy asset acquisition.