Dakota Venture Group
Venture capitalGrand Forks · Pre-Seed–Series A
Investment thesis
Dakota Venture Group focuses on identifying and supporting high-growth ventures across the United States, with particular emphasis on fostering innovation and economic growth in the Midwest. As a student-run fund, it applies expert analysis, due diligence, and strategic capital allocation while offering University of North Dakota students practical experience shaping investment decisions. Over its multi-decade history involving hundreds of students, DVG has built a diverse portfolio and positions itself around early-stage and angel investing.
Source: firm website, verified Aug 3, 2026.
What they invest in
from 11 of 16 portfolio companiesHealthtech ×4Medical Devices ×3AI & Machine Learning ×2Digital Health ×2SaaS ×2Circular Economy ×1Cleantech ×1Climate Tech ×1
HQs:United States×6
Investments · 16 tracked
founders shown can be your intro pathAmbient Clinical develops Sepsis DART, a clinical monitoring platform that integrates with Epic, Cerner, and Meditech to identify sepsis patients and track SEP-1 bundle compliance in real time across care transitions.
HealthtechMedical DevicesSaaS
Allen J. Berning(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Tim Kuebelbeck(Executive Officer)Brian W. Pickering(Director)
BoardGreg Lea(Director)Brian Pickering(Director)
AngioInsight develops AI-powered software for analyzing coronary angiography images to detect coronary microvascular dysfunction and coronary artery disease in cardiology.
AI & Machine LearningDigital HealthMedical Devices
Cartogram provides indoor and outdoor wayfinding navigation solutions for hospital patients, visitors, and staff.
Healthtech
Bozeman, US
Norman Terrence Nybo(Executive Officer)Greg Gianforte(Director)Nybo Chad(Executive Officer, Director)David Vap(Director)
Edgewood REIT is a real estate investment trust that invests in senior housing, medical office buildings, and multi-family residential assets to generate shareholder returns and support community development.
PropTech
Fenworks operates competitive leagues and programs focused on esports and drone racing, delivered through an online platform.
Creator EconomyGaming
Lane Oian(Executive Officer, Director)Kaleb Dschaak(Executive Officer, Director, Promoter)Robert Whiting(Executive Officer, Director)Molly Hane(Executive Officer)
BoardHeather McDougall(Director)Russel Crary(Director)
A platform that maps innovation ecosystems and publishes content about innovators and businesses across cities and industries globally.
Media & EntertainmentSector Agnostic
Lice Clinics of America operates a network of clinics providing professional head lice removal and treatment services using an FDA-cleared heated-air device (AirAllé) that eliminates lice and eggs in approximately one hour.
ConsumerHealthtechMedical Devices
Dr. Krista Lauer(National Medical Director)
Packet Digital designs, manufactures, and tests smart batteries and power systems for unmanned aerial systems (UAS) platforms.
Deep TechHardwareIoT
Terri Zimmerman(Executive Officer, Director)Jeff Jonson(Director)Ronald Robson(Executive Officer)John, Dr. Cook(Director)Linda Pancratz(Director)
SkySpecs provides data management and analytics software for renewable energy asset operators, helping them optimize maintenance and operational decisions for wind and solar installations.
AI & Machine LearningCleantechClimate TechEnergySaaSAnn Arbor, US
Richard Katz(Director)Peter Wells(Director)Vikas Agrawal(Director)David Roberts(CEO)Alexander Kuppers(Director)Tanner Mahoney(Director)
Frequently asked questions
- What stage does Dakota Venture Group invest at?
- Dakota Venture Group invests at the Pre-Seed, Seed, Series A stages.
- What sectors does Dakota Venture Group focus on?
- Dakota Venture Group focuses on Sector Agnostic.
- Where is Dakota Venture Group located?
- Dakota Venture Group is headquartered in Grand Forks, US.
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