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Dakota Venture Group

Dakota Venture Group

Grand Forks, North Dakotadakotaventuregroup.com

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

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Investments

Dakota Venture Group investments
CompanyDateStageLead
FenworksApr 2023AngelCo-investor
Pure Blue TechMar 2023SeedCo-investor
Pure Blue TechMay 2022VC RoundCo-investor
Packet DigitalApr 2018VC RoundCo-investor
Secured2 CorporationDec 2015Series ACo-investor

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SeedSeries ASeries BGrowth

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersGrand Forks, North Dakota
Year FoundedN/A

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