We focus on building long-term relationships with entrepreneurs and the companies they lead, based on mutual respect, collaboration, fairness, and open communication.
We believe that an operator-first mentality leads to better results by focusing on practical solutions and hands-on management. It means we work directly with founders to solve real problems and drive growth without losing sight of what makes the business successful.
ABOUT DOURO VALLEY PARTNERS
Our Mission and Values
We work with founders and management teams to drive growth and unlock potential.
We prioritize people, committing to preserve company culture and core competencies.
We can maneuver more opportunistically than traditional investment firms given that we are unconstrained by formal timelines and investment mandates.
We support our partners with both our operational and financial resources. We add value where we can and stay out of the way where we don’t.
Investment Criteria
Transaction Type
Founder-owned or led
Corporate carve-outs
Majority or minority transactions
Size
EBITDA of $3 to $15 million
Target Industries
Business Services
Healthcare
Distribution
Light Manufacturing
Business Characteristics
Differentiated Value Proposition
Strong Company Culture
Low Customer Concentration
Sustainable Cash Flows
Consistent Profitability
Guiding Principles
Partnership
We seek to be the partner of choice for management teams that are at an inflection point and looking for a thoughtful partner to accelerate growth and drive long-term value.
Operator’s Mindset
Our executive partners have operating experiences as CEOs, CFOs, Division Presidents, and Board Members. We know the issues facing management teams and are comfortable rolling up our sleeves and leveraging our expertise to help solve problems.
Culture
Our primary mission is to partner with like-minded owners and management teams to build great companies. We enjoy developing relationships with owners and management teams and collaborating on creating their futures.
Growth Focus
Profitable growth is an important driver of financial returns and where we focus our attention. We believe growth in a service company requires a strong commitment to employees, an intense focus on delivering a superior customer experience, a solid plan defining future success, and a drive to execute and continuously improve.
Get in Touch
We strive to be the partner of choice for high quality companies. Contact us today.
Suite 350
West Palm Beach, FL 33401