Dan Gilbert

Dan Gilbert is the Founder and Chairman of Rocket Companies (formerly Quicken Loans) and Rock Ventures. See portfolio, sector focus and contact routes.

About Dan Gilbert

Dan Gilbert is the Founder and Chairman of Rocket Companies (formerly Quicken Loans) and Rock Ventures, while also serving as a Founder and Principal of Detroit Venture Partners, a venture capital firm focused on early-stage startups. His investment thesis centers on funding early-stage technology companies specifically based in the Detroit region, reflecting a strong commitment to local economic development. Typical check sizes and lead/follow behavior for his personal investments are not explicitly detailed in available sources, though Detroit Venture Partners targets early-stage ventures. Notable portfolio companies include the Cleveland Cavaliers, which he owns as a majority holder, and the broader portfolio of over 95 real estate properties in downtown Detroit managed through his firm Bedrock. Gilbert has publicly emphasized his belief in Detroit’s potential, having moved Quicken Loans to downtown Detroit in 2010 and invested over $5.6 billion in the city’s real estate. He is also a member of the Economic Innovation Group’s Founders Circle, advocating for solutions that empower entrepreneurs and investors across America.

Dan Gilbert at a glance

Role
Chairman and Founder
Location
Detroit, Michigan, United States
Investor type
Individual/Angel
Focus areas
General
Portfolio companies listed
11
Investments recorded
13

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Where is Dan Gilbert based?
Dan Gilbert is based in Detroit, Michigan, United States.

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