Invest Detroit Ventures

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Investor type

PE / VC

Founded

2010

AUM

$161 M

Location

Detroit, Michigan, United States

Investment Ticket

$10-50 m

Investment Stage

Seed Pre-seed Series A Series B

Region of investment

North America

ESG Focus

Impact investor Women People of color and other minorities
Investor profile last updated: 16 August, 2026

Profile

Invest Detroit Ventures is a mission-driven financial institution based in Detroit, Michigan, founded in 2010. The firm focuses on catalyzing equity, investment, and wealth generation to support economic growth in Detroit and Michigan. With a team dedicated to revitalizing the region, they emphasize equitable development, mixed-income housing, and high-growth startups. Their approach involves strategic partnerships and targeted capital deployment to foster community and economic development.

Invest Detroit Ventures invests in a variety of sectors including real estate, small business, commercial and industrial ventures, and venture capital. They focus on early-stage, high-growth companies, providing investment capital and resources to empower entrepreneurs. The firm is committed to inclusivity, actively seeking out entrepreneurs who are persons of color, immigrants, female, or Detroit residents. They have deployed $661 million in funds and leveraged $4.7 billion in additional investments.

Notable investments by Invest Detroit Ventures include Baobab Fare - a restaurant and market, Parker Durand - a mixed-use development, MyLocker - a custom apparel company, and The Coe - a mixed-income housing project. These investments highlight their commitment to supporting local businesses and creating job opportunities within the community.

Industry

Business Services (B2B) Consumer Products Consumer Services (B2C) Education Fashion/Beauty Financial Services Fintech Food and Beverage Foodtech Real Estate

Contacts

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Prem Bodagala Senior Vice President, Venture and Director, ID Ventures
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Eric Thomas Senior Vice President of External Relations
Senior Vice President of External Relations
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FAQs about Invest Detroit Ventures

Invest Detroit Ventures is a venture capital and private equity firm. It backs companies at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A and Series B, writing tickets of $10-50 m.
Invest Detroit Ventures is located in Detroit, Michigan, United States.
Invest Detroit Ventures was founded in 2010.
Invest Detroit Ventures invests in companies and startups in Business Services (B2B), Consumer Products, Consumer Services (B2C), Education, Fashion/Beauty, Financial Services, Fintech, Food and Beverage, Foodtech, Real Estate.
Invest Detroit Ventures invests in companies and startups in North America.
Invest Detroit Ventures invests in companies and startups at Seed, Pre-seed, Series A, Series B.
Invest Detroit Ventures usually invests $10-50 m on average.
Invest Detroit Ventures has around $161m assets under management.
Invest Detroit Ventures invests and supports Women, People of color and other minorities startups and founders.
Yes, Invest Detroit Ventures is impact investor.
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