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DVI Equity Partners
DVI Equity Partners is the investment arm of the Diamond family, run by David Goldstein and Bob Griffin from Tucson.
DVI Equity Partners
DVI Equity Partners is the venture capital arm of Diamond Ventures, a real estate development and venture capital company based in Arizona. DVI Equity Partners has made 10 investments, including a Series A - V investment in Shinesty on June 18, 2020. They have one portfolio exit, Shotzr, which was acquired on July 27, 2021.
General information
Firm type
Family Office
Year founded
—
AUM
Undisclosed
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Tucson
Corporate office
Tucson, AZ, United States
Principals
David Goldstein
President
Robert Griffin
Managing Partner
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at DVI Equity Partners?
President David Goldstein and Managing Partner Robert Griffin run the firm. Goldstein also serves as President of Diamond Ventures, the family's real estate development company. The founders report to the Diamond family, with Helaine Levy (daughter of founder Donald Diamond) overseeing the separate Diamond Foundation.
Is DVI Equity Partners structured as a single family office?
Yes — it functions as a single-family office for the Diamond family, primarily investing capital originating from Donald Diamond's real estate fortune. It also maintains a separate philanthropic foundation, the Diamond Foundation, run by family members.
What investment stages does DVI typically target?
The firm covers early-stage (including startup), expansion/late-stage, and growth equity. It also invests directly in real estate through Diamond Ventures, with holdings in residential, commercial, and mixed-use properties primarily in Arizona.
Which real estate assets does DVI Equity Partners hold?
Public record shows a portfolio of Arizona developments: Rocking K (mixed-use in Tucson), Verano (residential, Tucson), Saddleback Heights (residential, Phoenix), Houghton Town Center (commercial, Tucson), Sycamore Canyon (residential, Tucson), and Tangerine Crossing (residential, Tucson).
How is the Diamond Foundation related to DVI Equity Partners?
The Diamond Foundation is the philanthropic arm of the Diamond family. Helaine Levy, daughter of founder Donald Diamond, serves as President. Her son Nathan Levy is Vice President. The foundation is managed separately from the investment operations of DVI Equity Partners.
Does DVI Equity Partners invest outside Arizona?
Public records do not clearly indicate a national or international footprint. Its real estate portfolio is concentrated in Arizona (Tucson and Phoenix). Its venture capital strategy may reach beyond the state, but no specific out-of-state investments are documented in public sources.
What is the relationship between DVI Equity Partners and Tiger 21?
Troy Rice, who chairs the AZ-VC advisory board connected to the firm, is a Tiger 21 member. This suggests DVI's network touches Tiger 21, but the firm itself is not confirmed as a member organization.
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