Dakota Venture Group
Overview
Dakota Venture Group (DVG) is the first entirely student-run venture capital fund in the United States, founded in 2006 and operated by students of the University of North Dakota. The firm invests in high-growth, early-stage ventures across the U.S., with a preference for companies in the Midwest. DVG manages multiple funds, including a non-profit evergreen "Innovation Fund" and for-profit "Harvest Funds", with a focus on fostering economic growth and providing students with real-world experience in venture capital.
Portfolio Companies
9
Website
dakotaventuregroup.comInvestments
| Company | Date | Stage | Lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| CrossTx | - | Seed | Co-investor |
| AngioInsight, Inc. | - | Seed | Co-investor |
| Pure Blue Tech | Mar 2023 | Seed | Co-investor |
| Fenworks | Apr 2023 | Angel | Co-investor |
| Buzz360 | Oct 2014 | Seed | Co-investor |
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FAQ
Where is Dakota Venture Group based?
Dakota Venture Group is headquartered in Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States.
When was Dakota Venture Group founded?
Founding year information for Dakota Venture Group is not publicly available.
How many portfolio companies does Dakota Venture Group have?
Dakota Venture Group has 9 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.
What are some companies in Dakota Venture Group's portfolio?
Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include CrossTx, AngioInsight, Inc., Pure Blue Tech, Fenworks, Buzz360.
What was Dakota Venture Group's most recent investment shown here?
Dakota Venture Group's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Fenworks in 2023.
What sectors does Dakota Venture Group focus on?
Dakota Venture Group focuses on Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Enterprise Software, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Healthcare & Life Sciences, Cybersecurity, Media, Entertainment & Gaming, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Energy & Sustainability, Enterprise Software, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Enterprise Software, Consumer & Commerce, AI, Data & Cloud Infrastructure.
What company stages does Dakota Venture Group focus on?
Dakota Venture Group typically invests at the Early stage.
What is Dakota Venture Group's AUM?
Dakota Venture Group's assets under management are estimated between $2.0M and $2.0M.