Portfolio

Innovation Fund

An Evergreen Fund, enabling perpetual growth and avenues for additional investments. As Dakota Venture Group's first not-for-profit fund, its goal is to empower startups in the Midwest.

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Harvest Fund I

Harvest Fund's mission is threefold: to deliver strong returns on investment, foster economic growth in the Upper Midwest, and offer valuable experiential learning opportunities.

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Harvest Fund II

This second for-profit fund will focus on UAS, energy, and automation, investing in early-stage startups that benefit the region and support local innovators.

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Innovation Fund

Active Investments

The Innovation Fund, Dakota Venture Group's inaugural fund, was established through a generous donation from the Dakota Foundation. Structured as an Evergreen Fund, all investment returns are reinvested, enabling continuous growth and creating more investment opportunities. The fund further expanded with an additional donation, which facilitated a significant investment in Edgewood REIT.

Harvest Fund I

Active Investments

Harvest Fund Partners, LLC was established in July 2009 as a new venture between DVG, Inc. and Evergreen Investment Management (EIM). This partnership manages Harvest Fund I, LLLP (HFI), which launched in 2012. HFI offers an unparalleled opportunity for University of North Dakota students, enhancing their learning experience through hands-on involvement in due diligence research, investor relations, and portfolio management. The fund's goal is to invest in high-growth, early-stage ventures, focusing on key regional sectors such as medical, technology, and energy.