Investor Type | Firm |
Industries | Software (Web Marketplace Saas..) • PropTech • FinTech (& Financials services) • Entertainment (& Sports) • Gaming (& eSports) • Food & Beverage • Real Estate (& Construction) |
Stages | Seed, Series A, Series B, Pre-seed |
Investing | United States |
Investment Range | $100,000 - $5,000,000 |
Investment Sweet Spot | $1,500,000 |
Rock Ventures is a family office that serves as an umbrella for the investment activities of the Gilbert family and their collection of more than 100 companies, known as the Rock Family of Companies. This expansive portfolio has been built upon innovation and spans a variety of industries, including Software (Web Marketplace, SaaS), PropTech, FinTech and Financial Services, Entertainment and Sports, Gaming and eSports, Food & Beverage, Real Estate, and Construction. Founded by Dan Gilbert, initially with the successful establishment of Rocket Mortgage, Rock Ventures and its affiliated entities have significantly influenced the economic landscape by focusing on community growth and innovation. Their investment philosophy emphasizes the 'For More Than Profit' mantra, prioritizing human interests and corporate values alongside financial success. They advocate for maximizing positive community impact and fostering growth for future generations. Rock Ventures deploys capital across Detroit and Cleveland and is associated with community initiatives and volunteer efforts nationwide. With a broad investment range of $100,000 to $5,000,000, Rock Ventures identifies investment opportunities primarily at the Seed, Series A, and Series B stages, including Pre-seed rounds, aiming for a 'sweet spot' investment of around $1,500,000. They leverage the diverse resources and expertise within their network to empower new investments, support mergers and acquisitions, and facilitate company incubation. Their extensive team of over 20,000 members worldwide demonstrates a commitment to affecting substantial change and contributing to the ecosystem in which they invest.