South Dakota First Capital Group

About South Dakota First Capital Group

South Dakota First Capital Group is a venture capital firm established in 2024 to support the growing economy of South Dakota and the broader heartland of the United States. The firm targets early-stage investments, focusing on pre-seed to Series A rounds with check sizes ranging from $250,000 to $1,000,000. Their geographic focus prioritizes companies based in South Dakota and surrounding states, and they target a broad range of industries including B2B and B2C software, medical devices, food tech, ag tech, animal tech, energy, mining tech, manufacturing tech, gov tech, supply chain and logistics, and cybersecurity, while clarifying disinterest in consumer packaged goods and therapeutics. Beyond capital, the firm commits to active governance support, strategic introductions, and mentorship to help portfolio companies grow.