dante investments

Dante specializes in acquiring owner-managed businesses in 'old economy sectors characterised by steady demand and enduring growth potential' with £1-3.5m EBITDA, targeting businesses with durable demand, consistent cash flow, and strong local/regional market positions.

Check Size

$1M - $3.5M

Stages

Not specified

Focus Areas

Other

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Investment Thesis

Dante Investments’ investment philosophy centers on long-term ownership and partnership with management teams in established, cash-generative businesses. They focus on ‘supporting companies that can be developed and grown for the long-term in partnership with the second tier management team’ rather than pursuing rapid exits or financial engineering typical of traditional PE. The firm emphasizes preserving business legacies while improving operations through active involvement.

What Sets Them Apart

Flexibility in deal structure compared to traditional private equity and trade acquirers
Active management team involvement post-acquisition
Deep commitment to preserving business legacy and founding stories
Founder experience on both sides of transactions (as buyers and sellers)
Focus on succession planning rather than financial optimization
Long-term holding approach with multi-decade management tenures