Dakota Venture Group
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Investor type
PE / VC
Founded
2006
AUM
$2 M
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States
$10-50 m
Investment Ticket
3-5 years
Investment Horizon
Seed,
Pre-seed,
Series A
Investment Stage
Sale to strategic investor,
IPO
Exit Strategy
Investor profile last updated: 27 July, 2026
Profile
The Dakota Venture Group (DVG) is a University of North Dakota student run venture capital investment fund. DVG is the first completely student run venture capital fund in the United States. It is unique because DVG is the first fund where students complete all due diligence, make the final investment decision, and negotiate the deal's term structure. By participating in Dakota Venture Group UND students receive an unheard of opportunity for experiential learning in the field of venture capital and angel investing.
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Dakota Venture Group Funds
| Name | Type |
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Size | AUM | Launch date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Harvest Fund I
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Venture Capital (VC)
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Agriculture
Biotechnology
Consumer Products
Consumer Services (B2C)
Healthcare Services
SaaS
Software
Technology
|
Pre-seed
Seed
|
North America
|
$5-10 m
|
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November 2012
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FAQs about Dakota Venture Group
Where is Dakota Venture Group located?
Dakota Venture Group is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States.
When was Dakota Venture Group founded?
Dakota Venture Group was founded in 2006.
What sectors and industries does Dakota Venture Group invest in?
Dakota Venture Group invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Education, Gaming, Media and Entertainment, Edtech, Financial Services, Fintech, Marketing and Advertising, Agriculture, Biotechnology, Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), Healthcare Services, SaaS, Software, Technology.
What is Dakota Venture Group geographical focus of investments?
Dakota Venture Group invests in companies and startups in North America.
At what stages of companies and startups does Dakota Venture Group typically invest in?
Dakota Venture Group invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A.
What is the usual amount of Dakota Venture Group investment?
Dakota Venture Group usually invests $10-50 m on average.
What is the amount of assets of under management (AUM) for Dakota Venture Group?
Dakota Venture Group has around $2m assets under management.
When was Dakota Venture Group last fund created?
Dakota Venture Group last fund was created/launched in 2012-11-15