Van Dien Capital is an entrepreneurial acquisition fund that is designed to provide business owners with a unique opportunity that is unlike any other business sale option. As an Owner, you have spent years building and growing your business. As you consider your exit, you deserve partners that want to build on your vision and are committed to the long term future of your company. We offer a compelling combination of capital, financial flexibility, managerial experience and focus for only one business, yours.
| Van Dien Capital | Private Equity | Strategic Acquirers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transaction Speed | Fast and focused transaction | Attempting multiple transactions at once | Often distracted by operating initiatives |
| Time Horizon | Long-term approach/No time horizon | 3 to 5 years | Dependent on parent company strategy |
| Capital Sources | Proven entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders | Pension funds, endowments, and insurance companies | Diverse base of public and private companies |
| Commitment | Focused ownership committed to long term growth | One of many businesses | Unknown but may result in eliminating redundancy |
| Your Role | Owner participates in a short transitional period | Often a 2 to 3 year commitment for the owner | Uncertain |
| Value Creation | Building and growing the business | Financial engineering and cost cutting to secure short term returns | Integrate company, cut duplicity and head count |