About Us

Dark Alpha Capital is an investment firm focused on acquiring private companies. We partner with successful businesses seeking a pathway to an exit transaction. Our investors include specialized financial institutions, family offices, current and former entrepreneurs, with extensive experience owning, managing and operating successful private companies across the lower middle market.

Our Story

Dark Alpha Capital was established with a vision to support and nurture companies that have the potential to become industry leaders. Our founding team includes experienced professionals who have a track record of successful investments and a passion for growth-oriented businesses.

Our Approach

At Dark Alpha Capital, we believe in taking a comprehensive and focused approach to investments. Our team has deep expertise in various sectors, and we use this knowledge to guide our investment decisions. We focus on what a company can become, rather than what it is today, to create maximum value for all shareholders.

Our Advantage

What sets us apart from other investment firms is our commitment to quality, both in our investments and in our processes. We work closely with company leadership to develop an investment thesis that aligns with their long-term goals. Our team has a proven track record of delivering operating results and completing transactions, and we leverage our experience to create a compelling story for investors.

Sector-Focused Leadership

We believe that success in investing requires a deep understanding of the industries we invest in. Our Managing Directors and Sector Leaders are accomplished former operating CEOs with extensive domain experience. They lead our investments in specific industry sectors and provide valuable guidance to company leadership.

Investment Thesis Development

Team work is key to our investment process. We work closely with the leadership team of the company we are investing in, as well as our Sector Leaders, to develop an investment thesis that is comprehensive and actionable. This thesis is then translated into an executable value creation strategy, which our Sector Leader works closely with company leadership to implement.

Transaction Expertise

Our team has extensive experience in developing points of view about valuation and capital structure, as well as economic models that bring together strategy, valuation, and capital. This allows us to create a credible and compelling story for investors. Our experienced deal team guides all aspects of the transaction, ensuring a smooth and certain close.

Operations Expertise

Our work doesn't end with the close of a transaction. Our proven and accomplished Sector Leaders and Operating Partners play an active role in overseeing the success of our investments. They work closely with company leadership to ensure that our investments reach their full potential, creating value for all shareholders.

Organizational Performance Principles

We take pride in our operations expertise, and our proven and accomplished CEOs who are sector leaders and Operating Partners play an active role post-close in overseeing the success of our investments.

We focus on what a company can become rather than what it is today, based on our deep sector expertise. With complementary capabilities and a track record of success in delivering operating results and completing transactions, we are committed to creating long-term value for our shareholders.

• Quarterly rhythms/meetings to stay updated on progress and make informed decisions
• Industry analysis to support portfolio companies and stay ahead of market trends
• Corporate Citizenship Charter (Profit Sharing)
• Business focus on long term growth