DV Equities

Overview

DV Equities is a private equity firm specializing in growth-stage investments across various industries in the United States. The firm focuses on providing flexible capital solutions to lower and middle-market companies, partnering with founders, management teams, and intermediaries to structure creative transactions that work. Their typical investment size per transaction ranges from $20 million to $500 million, targeting companies with an EBITDA between $8 million and $50 million. DV Equities is industry agnostic, investing across all sectors where the right business opportunity exists. Their investment strategy includes control, majority, and minority equity positions, as well as private credit, mezzanine finance, growth recapitalizations, management buyouts, acquisition financing, and PIPE transactions. The firm operates with a disciplined and decisive approach, emphasizing active value creation through operational and strategic initiatives. They maintain a hold period of 3 to 7 years, aligned with value creation milestones rather than arbitrary timelines. DV Equities is committed to transparency and treats its investors as partners, providing them with insight into their process and operations. Their portfolio includes investments in healthcare, logistics and trucking, manufacturing, consumer and retail sectors, and special situations. The firm is headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, and operates throughout the United States, focusing on lower and middle-market companies seeking growth capital and strategic partnerships.

Investment Focus

• Companies with EBITDA between $8 million and $50 million
• Flexible capital solutions for lower and middle-market companies
• Industry agnostic investments across all sectors