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South Dakota First Capital Group

South Dakota First Capital Group

Sioux Falls, South Dakotasouthdakotafirst.com

Overview

South Dakota First Capital Group is a venture capital firm launched in October 2024 that gives priority to companies based in South Dakota and surrounding states. The firm invests in a broad range of industries including B2B and B2C Software, Medical Devices, Food Tech, Ag Tech, and Cybersecurity, focusing on stages from pre-seed to Series A.

Year Founded

2023

Portfolio Companies

5

Investments

South Dakota First Capital Group investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Ladder HealthJun 2026SeedCo-investor
Ladder HealthJun 2026SeedCo-investor
Tugboat SolutionsJun 2026SeedCo-investor
Tugboat SolutionsJun 2026SeedCo-investor
Coco CodersMay 2024SeedCo-investor

Key People

Mark Stowers

Co-Founder Managing Partner

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Firmographic Details

HeadquartersSioux Falls, South Dakota
Year Founded2023

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