Dante (l), Steadfast, Enduring
Dante Investments is a holding company dedicated to buying and building owner-managed businesses
We specialise in old economy sectors characterised by steady demand and enduring growth potential
Our investment philosophy is based on supporting companies that can be developed and grown for the long-term in partnership with the second tier management team
About
Ollie Horsnall founded Dante Investments to provide retiring business owners and entrepreneurs with liquidity and an aligned succession plan.
Ollie's background is in investment and company creation. Past experiences includes; implementing a buy/build/invest strategy for a value-based single Family Office. Founding Member & Vice-President at The Venture Collective LLC, a New-York based venture capital fund, investing in US & UK early-stage tech businesses.
He applies an "old lock, new key" mentality to business development and how to serve, delight, and retain customers.
Approach
Our objective is to establish relationships built on trust, integrity and respect. We believe in full transparency and straightforward communication. We seek to understand and appreciate the business owner’s point of view and strive to structure transactions that find common ground.
We have started and grown our own businesses and can appreciate the significant work and entrepreneurial spirit that goes into building a company from the ground up. We feel a tremendous responsibility not just to remember a business’s founding story, but to honour it by ensuring success moving forward.
We care deeply about preserving the legacy of the companies we acquire.
We play long term games, with long term people. We are committed to backing companies that we believe will stand the test of time. The majority of companies that we engage have been in the hands of management for decades.
We have sat on both sides of the table as buyers and sellers of our own companies. We recognise it takes a lot of time, energy and money to get a deal across the finish line. You want to work with a partner who is fair, thorough and committed. When we make a commitment to transact, we mean it and have the track record to back it up.
What makes Dante Investments unique compared with traditional private equity and trade acquirers, is the flexibility offered in terms of deal structure and our team playing an active role in the management of the business moving forwards
What we look for?
Durable demand for the product or service
Track record of consistent cash flow
Strong local or regional market position
£1-3.5m EBITDA
Committed team with aspirations for the future
