Approach-

Three Key Principles

Dearborn South’s approach is built on three key principles: A strategy of discipline that minimizes risk while maximizing returns, high caliber partners that share that same value-system, and execution

DBS’s approach to risk is one of mitigation and management. We use a core belief structure that emphasizes profitability, strategic benefits, and solid product/service placement.

Scalable processes

Driven by our proprietary systems, our ecosystem focuses on maximizing a company core strengths to drive organic growth and acquisition activity.

Experience Matters!

Experienced Executives

Exclusive thought leadership gatherings with peers from both within and outside their sector, sharing valuable insights into prevailing sector market trends.

 

Hospitality

AI

Consumer

Defense

Energy

Finance

Healthcare

Sustainability

Mobility

Technology

We are founders, innovators, builders, and operators

Our grit and agility are a force multiplier driving success across the portfolio.

Operating Companies

6

YEARS of Experience

25

Dr. Christine Gulbranson

Entrepreneur, Investor, Innovator, worked for 2 family offices, oversaw $100B in investments and $37B in operating budgets.

Eon Washington

20+ year business experience with an expertise in SaaS GTM, Corporate Finance, and Venture building.

Service Offering

Due diligence, Forecasting and Corporate Development

Mergers, Acquisition, and Financing Transaction
Support
 – Sticking to a time-tested process is critical for
optimizing value in sell-side mergers and acquisitions. Your
ultimate goal when selling your business is to maximize the
value of your company in order to get the best possible deal.
To achieve this, you need a reliable team with extensive
experience within your industry, as well as a proven history
of getting deals done. Whether you are looking to sell your
business today or in ten years from now, we would love to
learn more about your goals and prepare a plan that gets
you where you need to be.
Operational Turnaround & Financial Restructuring – Our interdisciplinary team of turnaround and restructuring specialists represents years of experience in advising and supporting senior management, board of directors, lenders, legal counsel, and investing firms. DBS often serves in interim management capacities (chief restructuring officers, chief financial officers, chief executive officers, etc.) for troubled companies—analyzing profitability, realigning operations, reducing costs and expenses, maximizing cash, reducing working capital, and maximizing asset utilization

Partner with trusted operators.

With insights from hundreds of engagements over two decades, DBS works alongside management teams to integrate best practices across business operations, product and technology, growth and expansion, as well as other strategic value creation initiatives to enhance your ecosystem

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