The Dakota Venture Group is the nation's premier student managed venture fund located at the University of North Dakota. Dakota Venture Group focuses on early stage investment opportunities giving preference to regional deals located in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota. Dakota Venture Group has an emphasis on student ventures and assuming a lead position on term sheet negotiation and valuation. Dakota Venture Group is closely tied with The Valley Angel Investment Fund located in Grand Forks, ND and other pooled angel funds in the region.