Detroit Venture Partners
Detroit early-stage venture firm founded in 2010 by Dan Gilbert (Rocket Companies) to back tech founders and grow Detroit’s entrepreneurial community. Invests seed and Series A; portfolio companies can access the Rock Family of Companies network. HQ Detroit, MI. Website: detroit.vc.
Typical check size
$1M-$10M (stage-based estimate)
Founded
2010
Headquarters
Detroit, MI
AUM
N/A
Rounds they lead
Seed
Series A
Rounds they invest
Pre-Seed
Seed
Series A
Series B
Portfolio companies we track
Startups in our directory that list Detroit Venture Partners as an investor (4 total).
- Airspace Link Drone safety software and low-altitude digital infrastructure (AirHub) for cities and operators.
- CoverTree Insurtech for manufactured-home insurance — digital distribution, underwriting, and agent tools.
- InvestNext Real estate investment management platform for GPs — fundraising, investor relations, compliance, and distributions.
- StockX Detroit-based authenticated marketplace for sneakers, streetwear, collectibles, and more.
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FAQs about Detroit Venture Partners
Stage fit, check size, thesis, and how founders typically approach this firm — based on public sources and our directory.
Detroit, Michigan.
Dan Gilbert, founder and chairman of Rocket Companies.
Primarily early-stage — seed and Series A — with follow-on when thesis fits.
Back early-stage tech companies that move markets, with a long-standing commitment to Detroit’s founder community.
Yes — known to lead or co-lead early rounds for Detroit and national tech companies.
Publicly cited as an investor in StockX, InvestNext, Airspace Link, and CoverTree among others.
Via detroit.vc and warm intros from Detroit operators and Rock Family portfolio companies.
Not inventing a figure here — confirm current fund size and check size with the firm.