Prairie Winds Capital

Invest primarily in Sioux Empire Region start-up companies that stimulate economic impact within 275 mile radius of Sioux Falls
Target Industries.

Prairie Winds Capital, LLC is a South Dakota Limited Liability Company, which was formed up in the latter half of 2006. PWC is a RAIN® (Regional Angel Investment Network) fund member of the Rain Source Capital group, which is itself located and headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota. The RAIN network has some 24 funds, some 350+ members, and is spread across six states in the upper Midwest. Prairie Winds Capital (”PWC”) is assisted by the Enterprise Institute and its administration is located at 201 South Phillips Avenue in downtown Sioux Falls, SD. Prairie Winds Capital, LLC, is comprised of 14 Sioux Falls area qualified investors, and currently has a portfolio book value of $750,000+. Meetings are held monthly.

Goals:
Invest primarily in Sioux Empire Region start-up companies
Provide a positive return on investment for members
Support local entrepreneurs
Create jobs & local economic development
Stimulate economic impact within 275 mile radius of Sioux Falls

Target Industries:
Agricultural support and/or enterprise
Research and concept development (science-medicine)
Transportation
Technology (internet, software, communications)
Alternative energy production and/or conservation
Investment Profile:

Invest $50K-$100K in early stage entrepreneurial companies
Solid business model with high growth potential & measurable market
Tenants of incubators such as the SD Technology Business Center
“Intellectual property protected” enterprises with proof of concept
Significant Return on Investment with clear exit strategy in 4-7 years

• Biotechnology
• Clean Technology
• Computers and Peripherals
• Healthcare Services
• Industrial/Energy
• IT Services
• Media and Entertainment
• Medical Devices and Equipment
• Other
• Software