DalFort Capital Partners

What is DalFort Capital Partners?

DalFort Capital Partners is a sector-focused private equity firm based in Dallas, Texas, specializing in investments in the lower middle market.

They focus their investment efforts on a range of industries including industrial manufacturing and services, specialty chemicals, building products, energy products and services, logistics and transportation, Software (Web Marketplace SaaS, etc.), IT & TMT, Education, Business Solutions, FinTech & Financial Services, Hardware & Manufacturing, IoT & Wearables, CleanTech, Cannabis, Food & Beverage, and Logistics & Distribution.

The firm engages in buyouts, recapitalization, corporate divestitures, and add-on acquisitions as part of their investment strategy. DalFort aims to work collaboratively with entrepreneurs and management teams to strengthen the strategic and financial position of their investments through operational improvements and strategic add-on acquisitions.

They emphasize enhancing the relationship with existing customers and expanding into new geographies or market niches for their portfolio companies. Since its inception in 2016, DalFort has executed transactions representing over $225 million in value.

Uniquely, instead of relying on a traditional private equity funding model, DalFort sources its capital from family offices and institutions with permanent capital, allowing a long-term investment horizon without contractual limitations on holding periods. The firm’s roster of operating partners provides deep sector relationships and knowledge, distinguishing DalFort from more conventional private equity firms.

DalFort is actively seeking add-on acquisitions to augment its current portfolio in addition to pursuing new platform investments in its defined industry sectors.