South Dakota Equity Partners

South Dakota Equity Partners is a public-private partnership and growth equity firm that invests in early and growth-stage companies located in South Dakota. The firm focuses on a variety of sectors, including research commercialization and knowledge-based companies, and aims to diversify its portfolio across industries. It was formed as a public-private partnership supported by the Governor's Office of Economic Development to address a gap in available equity capital within the state. Initial capital came from private institutions, individual investors, and a one-time state grant.