Investors in Iowa

Browse angel investors and venture capital firms based in Iowa. Our directory features 4 investors in Iowa actively funding startups across all sectors and stages, from pre-seed to growth.

Total Investors

$2.5M

Avg Check Size

25%

Recently Active

Mason City

Top City

Iowa Investors (4)

Plains Angels

Angel

Des Moines, IA

PRE SEEDSEED

FINTECHINSURANCEMANUFACTURING TECH+2

Plains Angels is a network of angel investors seeking opportunities to invest and grow with scalable startups across diverse industries in the upper Midwest. Established in 2012, members have...

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Countryside Angels

Ag Ventures Alliance

Angel

Mason City, Iowa

Check: $10K – $100K

ANGELPRE SEEDSEED

AGRITECH

Collaborative angel group focused on early-stage, fast-growth companies (primarily agriculture/agribusiness and related ag-tech) in the upper Midwest. Provides a platform for members to view and...

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Karl Lapan

Countryside Angels

Angel

Mason City, Iowa

Check: $10K – $100K

ANGELPRE SEEDSEED

BIO HEALTHCAREBIOTECHCLIMATE ENERGY SUSTAINABILITY+5

Countryside Angels is a collaborative group of individual angel investors primarily from Iowa and Southeast Minnesota, focused on providing financial returns to its accredited members while assisting...

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Broadhorn Capital

West Des Moines, IA

Check: $500K – $4.5M

ANGELSERIES A

Broadhorn Capital is a venture development firm specializing in early and seed stage technology companies. A strategy is a long term plan of action designed to achieve a particular goal. At...

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About Iowa Investing

Iowa is home to 4 investors in our directory, including 3 Angels, 1 VC. Most are concentrated in Mason City, Des Moines, West Des Moines.

Local investors can offer advantages beyond capital — including regional network effects, knowledge of local market dynamics, and introductions to regional customers and partners. Many founders find that geographic proximity leads to more engaged board members and advisors.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Iowa investors are in this directory?

We currently track 4 investors who focus on Iowa. 1 of them have made recent investments, indicating they are actively deploying capital.

What is the typical check size for Iowa investors?

Check sizes range from $10K to $4.5M, with an average of $2.5M. Check sizes vary by investor type — angels typically write smaller checks while VCs and funds invest larger amounts.

How do I get matched with Iowa investors?

Upload your pitch deck on The Founders' Group landing page for a free AI analysis. Our matching algorithm considers sector focus, stage fit, check size, location, and thesis alignment to recommend investors most likely to be interested in your startup.

Where are most Iowa investors located?

The highest concentration of Iowa investors in our directory is in Mason City, Des Moines, West Des Moines. However, many investors consider startups regardless of location, especially post-COVID.