Maggie Kenefake

Early stage investor @ the intersection of industrials & tech. Biased towards the middle of the country. ❤️s: my 3 kids, entrepreneurs & solving hard problems.

[Maggie Kenefake @mckenefake]

@BojanRadojici10 Would love the model! Super interesting

[Maggie Kenefake @mckenefake]

@PeterMallouk 🙌🏻💯

[Maggie Kenefake @mckenefake]

🇺🇸 Back from DC + Fed Supernova. Clear takeaway:

✅ Culture is the barrier.
✅ Infrastructure is the bottleneck.
✅ Partnerships evolving.
✅Without demand signals, nothing scales.

Dual-use innovation isn’t optional — it’s a matter of national security. 📷
#DualUse

[Maggie Kenefake @mckenefake]

At @reindsummit, the message across sectors (#manufacturing, #defense, #logistics, #energy, #infrastructure) was clear: Industrial capacity is not just economic infrastructure, it’s geopolitical leverage. Grateful to be in the room & proud @ironprairievc is part of the rebuild.

[Maggie Kenefake @mckenefake]

Wrapped up travel this quarter with @industrybloc Demo Day plus insightful sessions & networking during #NYTechWeek by @a16z. Feeling fortunate to be building relationships w/ industry leaders, passionate investors & innovative founders on this exciting #industrialtech journey!

[Maggie Kenefake @mckenefake]

Talk of how #tariffs and the changing economic landscape is reshaping the evolution of #technology and the push for greater investment in U.S. #industrialtech is everywhere. But what does it mean for founders and funders? Find out at @StartupNWA's #VCImmersions next week!

[Maggie Kenefake @mckenefake]

The @MidconVC Summit hosted by @CortadoVentures in Tulsa was more proof of how important the Heartland is to #innovation, #entrepreneurship & #investing.
Kudos to our portco Bastazo on their session & a huge thank you to Susan Moring & Nathaniel Harding for their partnership!

[Maggie Kenefake @mckenefake]

From our exclusive in @VCJournal to hits in @axios Pro Deals & @WSJ, our fund launch has been captured & shared across the industry & beyond. Thank you to our network for sharing in our passion for #industrialtech, believing in the vision & being willing to help us capture it.

[Maggie Kenefake @mckenefake]

This is it. America’s industrial backbone is being rebuilt & I’m beyond grateful to be part of the #transformation by supporting founders tackling the hardest problems. Thx to @VCJournal for sharing the story & my team/LPs/advisors/partners for helping me cont. to turn the page!

[Iron Prairie Ventures @ironprairievc]

🚀 Proud to be fueling the #digitaltransformation of America’s industrial economy by backing visionary startups reimagining #manufacturing, #construction, #infrastructure, #logistics & #supplychain! Thanks to our incredible investors, steadfast partners & innovative founders. ❤️

[Maggie Kenefake @mckenefake]

Panel takeaways:
+ Growing focus of #supplychain beyond transportation/logistics
+ How energy demands from automation, data centers & #AI are driving creative sustainability solutions
+ Ways regulatory changes might impact nearshoring, reshoring, sustainability & facilities mgmt

[Maggie Kenefake @mckenefake]

Still reeling from a whirlwind of value gained at @ManifestFOL! Loved seeing PortCos @rectangleai, Wilya & @ArvistAI, & reconnecting with investor friends from @ironspringVC, @EclipseVentures & @PlugandPlayTC. Moderated a panel with @fifthwallvc & @Newmark about the #builtworld.

[Maggie Kenefake @mckenefake]

Thanks to @RecastCapital for hosting a powerful #EmergingManager forum, to @KauffmanFellows and @WithumCPA for an outstanding GP/LP reception and Galentine‘s event, and to the new and old friends who made the time even more special! #WomeninVC

[Maggie Kenefake @mckenefake]

Massive storms knocking out power to our resort couldn't keep a bunch of female industry luminaries from shining brightly at the With Intelligence 2025 Women's #VentureCapital Summit this week! #WVC2025

[Iron Prairie Ventures @ironprairievc]

Thank you to our village of founders, investors, advisors, partners, supporters and family members for believing is us as we continue championing the future of #industrialtech. We wish you #happyholidays and a prosperous New Year! #venture #womeninvc

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[Maggie Kenefake @mckenefake]

We covered everything from #AI's impact on valuations & investment interest to global #realestate challenges to #construction #workforcedevelopment. Overall, it underscored the importance of practical solutions & technology adoption in driving efficiency & sustainability.

[Maggie Kenefake @mckenefake]

Proud to have shared the stage with Nils Wagner of REHAU New Ventures, Rod Lacy of @ExodigoAI & Omar Smith of @BlackhornVC w/ Sofie Richardson of @builtworlds moderating our panel discussion about the evolving landscape of early-stage built-world investing.

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[Maggie Kenefake @mckenefake]

Had a blast participating in a panel discussion at #SFTechWeek about #automation, #Al, #hardtech & other key trends both small & large #VCs are paying attention to. Thanks to my #IndustryBloc co-pilots @AmberIllig and @STHoward for another terrific event! Watch video highlights➡️

[Maggie Kenefake @mckenefake]

Though innovation in #industrialtech is rapidly changing, it's long been under the radar for many #venture firms. Now, shifts in early-stage #investing are happening & I'm thrilled to share more about them at @builtworlds Venture East event. Come network & exchange ideas with us!

[Maggie Kenefake @mckenefake]

Thrilled to have been selected to join @RecastCapital's Accelerate Program, which will help @ironprairievc achieve operational excellence & network w/ some of the most compelling #emergingmanagers in the market. A total game-changer! #venture #womeninvc

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[Maggie Kenefake @mckenefake]

From our nation's capital to a quiet Midwestern startup capital ... Enjoyed spending time with Thumbprint Furniture (our portco) founder & interviewing Kevin Turpin of @weavixlow for an intimate look at his incredible #startup journey. An inspiration & perseverant #entrepreneur!