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Daniel Gilbert
Founder at
ROCKET COMPANIES, INC.
Net worth: 16 500 M $ as of 2026-05-30
Profile
Daniel Gilbert is an entrepreneur and businessperson who founded 9 companies, notably: Rocket Cos., Inc., Detroit Venture Partners LLC and Quicken Loans LLC and who has been at the head of 9 different companies. Mr. Gilbert occupies the position of Chairman at Rock Holdings, Inc. (which he founded), Chairman for Quicken Loans LLC (which he founded in 1985) and Chairman at Rocket Cos., Inc. (which he founded in 1985) (both are subsidiaries of Rock Holdings, Inc.), Chairman of Rock Ventures LLC (which he founded), Managing Partner at Rockbridge Growth Equity LLC (which he founded in 2007), Founding Partner of Detroit Venture Partners LLC (which he founded in 2011), Chairman for Cleveland Cavaliers LP and Chairman for Cavaliers Operating Co. LLC. He is also on the board of HelloWorld, Inc., The Downtown Detroit Partnership, Detroit Economic Club and The Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Mr. Gilbert previously held the position of Chairman of Greektown Superholdings, Inc., Chairman for Rock Holdings, Inc., Director at JACK Entertainment LLC (he founded the company) and Partner at Camelot Ventures LLC. Daniel Gilbert received an undergraduate degree from Michigan State University and a graduate degree from Wayne State University (Michigan).
Known holdings in public companies
| Company | Date | Number of shares | Valuation | Valuation date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-14 | 1,137,047,556 ( 61.5% ) | 16 499 M $ | 2026-05-30 | |
| 2026-04-14 | 89,859 ( 0.01% ) | 1 M $ | 2026-05-30 |
Latest news about Daniel Gilbert
Daniel Gilbert active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
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| ROCKET COMPANIES, INC. | Founder | 1984-12-31 |
Detroit Economic Club
 Detroit Economic Club Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides a platform for the discussion and debate of important business, government and social issues | Director/Board Member | - |
The Downtown Detroit Partnership
 The Downtown Detroit Partnership Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services City improvement group | Director/Board Member | - |
Rock Ventures LLC
 Rock Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Rock Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for early, growth and buyout stage capital requirements. | Founder | - |
Cleveland Cavaliers LP
 Cleveland Cavaliers LP Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates a professional basketball team | Chairman | - |
Detroit Venture Partners LLC
 Detroit Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Detroit Venture Partners invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements. | Founder | 2011-04-14 |
Cavaliers Operating Co. LLC (Ohio)
 Cavaliers Operating Co. LLC (Ohio) Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Owns and operates cleveland cavaliers professional basketball team | Chairman | 2009-11-01 |
Rockbridge Growth Equity Management LP
 Rockbridge Growth Equity Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Rockbridge Growth Equity invests in private middle market companies located in North America with revenue of at least USD 20 million and EBITDA of USD 5 - 25 million. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in LBOs, recapitalization, and growth equity transactions with an investment size of USD 5 - 100 million. The firm acquires majority and minority interests. | Founder | 2006-12-31 |
HelloWorld, Inc.
 HelloWorld, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Creates promotional campaigns for mobile, social media, and websites | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Daniel Gilbert
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Training of Daniel Gilbert
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
75
1st degree connections
24
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Linked companies
| Private companies | 24 |
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Greektown Superholdings, Inc.
 Greektown Superholdings, Inc. Casinos/GamingConsumer Services Owns and operates hotels and casino gaming facilities | Consumer Services |
Michigan State University
 Michigan State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Wayne State University (Michigan)
 Wayne State University (Michigan) Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Camelot Ventures LLC
 Camelot Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Camelot Ventures focuses on investments in direct consumer companies including online, catalog, retail, technology/financial services and sports management | Finance |
HelloWorld, Inc.
HelloWorld, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Creates promotional campaigns for mobile, social media, and websites | Commercial Services |
Children's National Hospital (District of Columbia)
 Children's National Hospital (District of Columbia) Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides healthcare services | Health Services |
Rocket Mortgage LLC
 Rocket Mortgage LLC Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides mortgage lending services | Finance |
Rock Holdings, Inc.
 Rock Holdings, Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Operates as online mortgage lending services | Finance |
Cleveland Cavaliers LP
Cleveland Cavaliers LP Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Operates a professional basketball team | Consumer Services |
Great Lakes Bancorp, Inc.
 Great Lakes Bancorp, Inc. Financial ConglomeratesFinance Operates as a bank holding company | Finance |
Children's Tumor Foundation
 Children's Tumor Foundation Investment Trusts/Mutual FundsMiscellaneous Functions as a foundation or endowment | Miscellaneous |
The Downtown Detroit Partnership
The Downtown Detroit Partnership Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services City improvement group | Commercial Services |
Detroit Economic Club
Detroit Economic Club Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides a platform for the discussion and debate of important business, government and social issues | Commercial Services |
Rockbridge Growth Equity Management LP
Rockbridge Growth Equity Management LP Investment ManagersFinance Rockbridge Growth Equity invests in private middle market companies located in North America with revenue of at least USD 20 million and EBITDA of USD 5 - 25 million. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors and industries. It participates in LBOs, recapitalization, and growth equity transactions with an investment size of USD 5 - 100 million. The firm acquires majority and minority interests. | Finance |
Cavaliers Operating Co. LLC (Ohio)
Cavaliers Operating Co. LLC (Ohio) Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Owns and operates cleveland cavaliers professional basketball team | Consumer Services |
The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
 The Cleveland Clinic Foundation Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides healthcare services | Health Services |
Bizdom
 Bizdom Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides business development services | Commercial Services |
Rock Ventures LLC
Rock Ventures LLC Investment ManagersFinance Rock Ventures invests in companies located in the United States. The firm targets companies operating in a broad range of sectors and industries. It provides financing for early, growth and buyout stage capital requirements. | Finance |
Detroit Venture Partners LLC
Detroit Venture Partners LLC Investment ManagersFinance Detroit Venture Partners invests in companies located in the United States. The firm focuses on a broad range of sectors. It provides financing for seed and early stage capital requirements. | Finance |
JACK Entertainment LLC
 JACK Entertainment LLC Media ConglomeratesConsumer Services Develops full service casinos | Consumer Services |
StockX LLC
 StockX LLC Apparel/Footwear RetailRetail Trade Sells sneakers, apparel, electronics, collectibles, trading cards and accessories through online | Retail Trade |
Rocket Cos., Inc.
 Rocket Cos., Inc. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Operates as a holding company which provides financing services | Finance |
BedRock Real Estate Partners LLC
 BedRock Real Estate Partners LLC Real Estate DevelopmentFinance Develops real estate properties | Finance |
Gilbert Family Foundation
 Gilbert Family Foundation The non-profit company is based in Detroit, MI. The foundation is dedicated to two primary missions: accelerating a cure for neurofibromatosis (NF) and fostering economic and social opportunity for residents. It supports research initiatives targeting NF1-associated health challenges, including tumors on nerve pathways, vision loss, and genetic abnormalities, through multidisciplinary teams working on brain tumor research, vision restoration, gene therapy, and next-generation preclinical models. In addition to its biomedical focus, the foundation invests in community development through programs promoting housing stability, economic mobility, safe public spaces, and arts and culture. The Gilbert Family Foundation was founded in 2015. |
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