Dempsey Ventures seeks investments
based on the following criteria:
Size
We focus on businesses with $5 million to $25 million of EBITDA, but will consider opportunities outside this range.
Type
We consider buyouts of private companies or non-core divisions of larger companies, growth capital investments and recapitalizations. If we obtain a controlling interest, we prefer to maintain a continuing relationship with the selling owner and the current management.
Industry Focus
We look for growing or mature companies in healthcare products manufacturing and/or distribution. We will also consider niche real estate development opportunities, sports industry investments and special situations in other industries.
Based in the U.S. but preferably with international sales/operations/opportunities.
Geography
Indefinite
Investment Term
Since Dempsey does not have any limited partners or institutional investors requiring a current return, we are much more patient than private equity which typically exits investments in five years or less. Our goal is to own and grow businesses for generations. We invest only our own cash, not "other people's money" which allows us to be flexible, opportunistic, and focused on what is in the best long-term interest of our businesses.