Celebrating Detroit's long history of innovation, heart and hustle.
Backing founders who move the world forward.
our mission
Since 2010, Detroit Venture Partners has been committed to backing and founding early stage tech companies that we believe move the world forward. DVP was founded by Dan Gilbert, Quicken Loans Founder and Chairman, with a vision to grow Detroit's entrepreneurial community. We partner with visionary founders and help our portfolio companies succeed by leveraging the more than 90 companies within the Rock Family of Companies, which includes:
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our team
Dan Gilbert
Founding Partner
Jake Cohen
Partner
Ghadir Hammoud
Executive Assistant
Kate Hernandez
Principal
Gabe Karp
Operating Partner
Haemi Kim
Director of Finance
Aaron McClendon
EIR
Jared Stasik
Partner
Kailash Sundaram
Analyst
Cory Tincher
Senior Associate
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