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Rock Ventures

Rock Ventures is the Dan Gilbert family office headquartered in Detroit. Founded in 1985, the firm manages the fortune from Dan Gilbert’s Quicken Loans, now...

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Rock Ventures

Rock Ventures is the Dan Gilbert family office headquartered in Detroit. Founded in 1985, the firm manages the fortune from Dan Gilbert’s Quicken Loans, now publicly traded as Rocket Companies. It oversees investments in real estate, professional sports, technology and community development plus capital allocation, philanthropic initiatives and holdings in more than 100 companies and properties.

General information

Firm type

Single Family Office

Year founded

2007

AUM

32000 (Altss estimate)

Location

Region

North America

Country

United States

City

Detroit

Corporate office

Detroit, MI, United States

Principals

Dan Gilbert

Founder and Chairman

Jennifer Gilbert

Co-founder of foundations

Grant Gilbert

Family Member

Jay Farner

Vice Chairman

Brian Hermelin

Co-founder of Rockbridge Growth Equity

Kevin Prokop

Co-founder of Rockbridge Growth Equity

Sector focus

Sports & WellnessEdTechInsurTechFinTechPropTechClimateTechAgriTech & FoodTechMedia & EntertainmentGamingLegalTech

Frequently asked questions

Who runs investment decisions at Rock Ventures?

Dan Gilbert serves as Founder and Chairman. Jay Farner acts as Vice Chairman. Family members Jennifer Gilbert and Grant Gilbert hold roles in foundations and ventures.

Does Rock Ventures participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?

The firm executes direct co-investments, SPVs, private equity, private credit and real estate transactions. It also maintains philanthropic and mission-related allocations.

What investment stages does Rock Ventures typically target?

Confirmed stages include buyout and early stage. The firm also pursues growth equity and venture positions across its portfolio.

Where does the underlying wealth come from?

Wealth originates from Dan Gilbert’s founding of Quicken Loans, later rebranded Rocket Companies and taken public.

Does Rock Ventures maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?

The Gilbert Family Foundation and Rocket Community Fund operate alongside the investment office. NF Forward serves as an additional vehicle focused on neurofibromatosis research.

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