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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...
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
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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