Why Select Davenport Invest?

We are experts in online and technology industry deals in typical high growth environments. This often requires creative and sophisticated earn-out agreements or milestone agreements, which have to be aligned with the buyer’s or investor's strategy and the seller's core competence - for the benefit of both.

Investments

 

Being entrepreneurial ourselves, we thoroughly understand the challenges and changes our founders face – which is why we back them in any way we can. Most importantly, we believe in building great businesses and we are in it for the long haul.
We invest in highly scalable businesses with strong leadership, customer traction, a viable business model & an executable business plan. Considering the early stage of the ventures we invest in, we usually take a meaningful minority equity stake. The cash goes straight into the business, we do not buy founders out – and we always invest in the holding company where the intellectual property lies. We have an extensive network of investors on the PE and VC side.

Corporate Finance Advice

 

Track Record

We have extensive experience in providing corporate finance advice to clients ranging from early stage companies to mid cap companies. We have worked with large corporates to high growth middle market companies on acquisition of strategic small to mid cap companies.

Hands on Advice

All engagements are led by experienced personnel. You will have access to key people at all times. On the buy side we are advising with a strong emphasis on integration of the target company. On the sales side we are keeping our clients' risk exposure at a minimal level while ensuring a best possible set-up for an earn out.

No Conflicts

We are an independent corporate finance practice, free of conflicts. We are not an integrated financial institution offering multiple products nor do we offer other (non corporate finance) services to clients.

Mergers and Acquisitions

 

Acquisitions

industry analysis
identification of potential acquisition opportunities
advising on deal structure, negotiation tactics and deal risks
valuation of the target
project management of the acquisition (including management of other professional advisers)

Divestments

developing an appropriate sales strategy
establishing valuation parameters
identifying and assessing prospective purchasers
advising on marketing strategy and preparation of marketing information
project management of the sale (including management of other professional advisers)
structuring the transaction and advising on negotiations with the purchaser
ensuring a smooth completion