Dakota Venture Group

Dakota Venture Group (DVG) is a venture capital investment fund operated by students at the University of North Dakota. Established in 2006, it holds the distinction of being the first entirely student-run venture capital fund in the United States. DVG offers students a unique opportunity to engage in all aspects of the investment process, including conducting due diligence, making final investment decisions, and negotiating deal terms. The organization focuses on investing in high-growth companies across the United States, providing a valuable experiential learning platform in the fields of venture capital and angel investing.

Hunter Beck

Chairman

Mason Benefield

Managing Associate

Brennen Bergdahl

Managing Director of Information Technology and Operations and Board Member

Paul Butler

Managing Associate

Dylan Diede

Managing Director, Finance

Tyler Eiken

Board Member and Managing Director, Finance

Austin Emineth

Managing Director of Information Technology and Operations, Managing Associate and Board Member

Dylan Foley

Managing Director, Finance

Dara Morehouse

Managing Director of Information Technology and Operations and Executive, Alumni

Grady Neer

Chairman

Jacob Oleksik

Managing Director of Finance, Managing Associate and Board Member

Amanda Perez

Managing Director of IT and Operations

2 past transactions

Youbetme

Series A in 2014
Youbetme is a consumer technology platform that facilitates peer-to-peer social betting, allowing users to place bets with friends on a variety of events. The service aims to enhance the social experience of betting, making it accessible to sports enthusiasts, college students, and young professionals looking for a fun way to engage in friendly wagers. The platform is designed to be user-friendly, featuring tools for tracking bets through a text message system, enabling users to bet from any location. Youbetme has received $1,225,000 in seed funding to support its marketing launch and ongoing development. The company was co-founded by Jason Neubauer and Justin Jarman, with a team that includes experienced professionals from the tech and gaming industries. The native iOS app is available for download, positioning Youbetme as a modern solution for social betting among friends.

EmboMedics

Series A in 2013
EmboMedics, Inc. is a medical company focused on the development and commercialization of embolization materials, both drug-loaded and unloaded, for various medical conditions. The company offers products for treating uterine fibroid embolization, trauma, benign prostatic hyperplasia, and trans-arterial chemoembolization. In particular, its trans-arterial chemoembolization technique involves coating small particles with chemotherapy drugs, allowing for targeted blockage of blood supply to tumors while simultaneously delivering chemotherapy agents. Founded in 2012, EmboMedics is headquartered in Minnesota.
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