Dakota Venture Group
Dakota Venture Group
| Group type: | Class |
| Focus: | Angel Funded Startups |
| Organizer: | Student-run |
| Funding: | University Support |
| Industries: | Biotech, Cleantech, Health, Information Technology, Internet |
| Location: | North Dakota, USA |
| Website: | http://www.dakotaventuregroup.com |
ABOUT US
Dakota Venture Group
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.
The investment strategy of DVG includes making investments in high-growth ventures started by entrepreneurs in the United States, with preference given to regional and student initiated ventures. All investments are made with the goal of fostering economic growth.
DVG currently has a non-profit “Evergreen Fund" fueled by benefactors and is currently in the process of starting a for-profit "Harvest Fund" which intends to produce returns for "Harvest Fund" investors. With the addition of the "Harvest Fund", members of DVG have the opportunity to recieve scholarships generated by the "Harvest Fund".
The Dakota Venture Group was established in September 2006 through a donation from the Dakota Foundation and is an entity of the Center for Innovation Foundation. The Center for Innovation Foundation is the catalyst for entrepreneurship and innovation in the region and nation. For more information about Dakota Venture Group, please contact us.
COMMENTS (2)
Members (5)
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Dean Ekkaia
Entrepreneur and Technologist, background and interest in math, economics, business and management, VP of Information Technology and Operations at Dakota Venture Group
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Aaron Sykes
Pursuing BBA in Airport Management and Entrepreneurship at University of North Dakota. Working as an Intern at Tglobal, Inc. and as Managing Associate at Dakota Venture Group.
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Startups (4)
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Machine Visionaries, LLC
Machine Visionaries, LLC, is a high-tech digital aviation electronics (i.e., avionics) company that designs and integrates collision avoidance systems for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
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Bug Slug
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The William James Foundation has announced 8 competitions that together provide $100,000 in cash and in kind support for sustainable entrepreneurs. Entrants can be of any age or from anywhere in the world. First round deadline is December 4th. Details at: www.williamjamesfoundation.org/press.
The William James Foundation has announced 8 competitions that together provide $100,000 in cash and in kind support for sustainable entrepreneurs. Entrants can be of any age or from anywhere in the world. First round deadline is December 4th. Details at: www.williamjamesfoundation.org/press.