James Schultz
Net worth: 133 595 $ as of 2026-08-30
Net worth: 133 595 $ as of 2026-08-30
James M.
Schultz is the founder of Open Prairie Ventures Inc, serving as Managing Partner since 1997.
Current jobs include Director at Prime Banc Corp., Director at International Battery Metals Ltd., Director at Flow Forward Medical, Inc., Director at Artio Medical, Inc., Director at ConsortiEX, Inc., Director at Open Prairie Rural Opportunities Fund LP, Board of Directors at Legacy Seed Cos.
LLC, Director at Vytelle Holdings LLC, and Director at Ingredientwerks, Inc. Former jobs include Chairman & Chief Executive Officer at Physicians Clinical Laboratories, Inc., Director at EpiWorks, Inc., Director at Vestaron Corp., Director at Metabolic Solutions Development Co. LLC, Director at Compact Particle Acceleration Corp., Director at Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (US) from 2015 to 2016, and Chief Financial Officer & General Counsel at Agracel, Inc. from 1987 to 1992.
Education includes an MBA from Northwestern University, an undergraduate degree from Southern Methodist University conferred in 1980, an MBA from Kellogg School of Management, and a graduate degree from DePaul University College of Law conferred in 1984.
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-30 | 1,691,080 ( 0.45% ) | 133 595 $ | 2026-08-30 |
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| INTERNATIONAL BATTERY METALS LTD. | Director/Board Member | - |
Open Prairie Ventures Inc
Open Prairie Ventures Inc Investment ManagersFinance Open Prairie invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of agricultural, life science, food, processing, information technology and logistics sectors. It provides debt and equity financing for early and growth stage capital requirements. | Founder | 1996-12-31 |
ConsortiEX, Inc.
ConsortiEX, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides healthcare technology services | Director/Board Member | - |
Ingredientwerks, Inc.
Ingredientwerks, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops plant-based proteins | Director/Board Member | - |
Vytelle Holdings, Inc. | Director/Board Member | - |
Legacy Seed Cos. LLC
Legacy Seed Cos. LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries supply soybean and wheat seed varieties | Director/Board Member | - |
Open Prairie Rural Opportunities Fund LP
Open Prairie Rural Opportunities Fund LP Investment ManagersFinance Acts as Private Equity Fund | Director/Board Member | - |
Artio Medical, Inc.
Artio Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops novel technologies and endovascular medical devices for the treatment of peripheral and neurovascular diseases | Director/Board Member | - |
Flow Forward Medical, Inc.
Flow Forward Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops and manufactures medical devices for hemodialysis patients | Director/Board Member | - |
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| Private companies | 21 |
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EpiWorks, Inc.
EpiWorks, Inc. SemiconductorsElectronic Technology Develops and manufactures compound semiconductor epitaxial wafers | Electronic Technology |
Vestaron Corp.
Vestaron Corp. Chemicals: AgriculturalProcess Industries Manufactures crop protection insecticides | Process Industries |
Metabolic Solutions Development Co. LLC
Metabolic Solutions Development Co. LLC Pharmaceuticals: GenericHealth Technology Operates as a drug discovery and development company | Health Technology |
Compact Particle Acceleration Corp.
Compact Particle Acceleration Corp. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops and commercializes compact intensity-modulated proton therapy systems | Health Technology |
Prime Banc Corp.
Prime Banc Corp. Regional BanksFinance Functions as a bank holding company whose subsidiaries provides state chartered banking services | Finance |
International Battery Metals Ltd.
International Battery Metals Ltd. Chemicals: SpecialtyProcess Industries Mines for tin, lithium, and other minerals | Process Industries |
Flow Forward Medical, Inc.
Flow Forward Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops and manufactures medical devices for hemodialysis patients | Health Technology |
Artio Medical, Inc.
Artio Medical, Inc. Medical SpecialtiesHealth Technology Develops novel technologies and endovascular medical devices for the treatment of peripheral and neurovascular diseases | Health Technology |
ConsortiEX, Inc.
ConsortiEX, Inc. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Provides healthcare technology services | Technology Services |
Southern Methodist University
Southern Methodist University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Northwestern University
Northwestern University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Physicians Clinical Laboratories, Inc.
Physicians Clinical Laboratories, Inc. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides clinical and laboratory services | Health Services |
Open Prairie Ventures Inc
Open Prairie Ventures Inc Investment ManagersFinance Open Prairie invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in the fields of agricultural, life science, food, processing, information technology and logistics sectors. It provides debt and equity financing for early and growth stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (US)
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (US) General GovernmentGovernment Provides resource information on business licensing, certification, procurement opportunities | Government |
Agracel, Inc.
Agracel, Inc. Investment Banks/BrokersFinance Provides investment banking and securities dealing services | Finance |
Kellogg School of Management
Kellogg School of Management Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
DePaul University College of Law
DePaul University College of Law Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Open Prairie Rural Opportunities Fund LP
Open Prairie Rural Opportunities Fund LP Investment ManagersFinance Acts as Private Equity Fund | Finance |
Legacy Seed Cos. LLC
Legacy Seed Cos. LLC Wholesale DistributorsDistribution Services Operates as a holding company whose subsidiaries supply soybean and wheat seed varieties | Distribution Services |
Vytelle Holdings, Inc. | |
Ingredientwerks, Inc.
Ingredientwerks, Inc. BiotechnologyHealth Technology Develops plant-based proteins | Health Technology |
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