Detroit Venture Partners (DVP) is a US-based venture capital firm focused on funding early-stage technology companies. The firm typically invests in seed and Series A rounds, with a strong emphasis on supporting innovative startups that have the potential to drive significant change. DVP was founded by Dan Gilbert, the founder and chairman of Rocket Companies, with the mission to foster the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Detroit.
Notable portfolio companies include StockX, Autobooks, Guardhat, and Airspace Link. Key decision-makers leverage the extensive network within the Rock Family of Companies to provide strategic support and resources to their portfolio companies. DVP's investment philosophy centers on partnering with visionary founders and offering unique value-add services, such as access to a broad network of industry connections and operational expertise, to help startups scale and succeed.
Detroit Venture Partners - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages
Total Investments67
Current Portfolio Count40
Total Portfolio Exits0
Top Investment Stages
Seed28 (43.1%)
Series A25 (38.5%)
Series B7 (10.8%)
Series Unknown3 (4.6%)
Pre-Seed2 (3.1%)
Stage Mix
Seed 43%Series A 38%Series B 11%Series Unknown 5%Pre-Seed 3%
Concentration shown as share of disclosed investments by stage.
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Detroit Venture Partners - Classification
- Also Known As
- Detroit Venture Partners, L.P.
- NAICS
- 520000Finance and Insurance
- 523000Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities
- 523900Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523990All Other Financial Investment Activities
- 523999Miscellaneous Financial Investment Activities
- SIC
- 6700Holding And Other Investment Offices
- 6790Miscellaneous Investing
- 6799Investors, Not Elsewhere Classified
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- NAICS
- 525000Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
- 523910Miscellaneous Intermediation
- 523940Portfolio Management and Investment Advice
- SIC
- 6000Depository Institutions
- 6720Investment Offices
- 6722Management Investment Offices, Open-end