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Venture investment and capital structuring

We partner with buyers and operators to structure the right financing mix for small business acquisitions and growth.

Buy-side acquisition advisory

We guide entrepreneurs and acquisition searchers through each phase of identifying, evaluating, and securing a business.

Sell-side readiness and valuation support

We help business owners prepare for a successful and defensible sale—maximizing clarity, confidence, and value.

Post-acquisition integration and operational consulting

Once the deal closes, we support owners and operators in stabilizing the business and driving early performance improvements.

Venture Investment & Capital Structuring

  • Equity and debt participation for qualified opportunities

  • Capital stack planning and lender coordination

  • Deal modeling, underwriting insights, and return scenarios

Buy-Side Acquisition Advisory

  • Target search criteria and deal sourcing strategy

  • Financial review, risk assessment, and red-flag identification

  • LOI guidance, offer structure input, and transition planning

  • Sell-Side Readiness & Valuation Support

  • Operational and financial readiness review

  • Normalization of earnings and valuation positioning

  • Documentation preparation and buyer-side expectation planning

  • Post-Acquisition  Consulting

  • First-90-day integration roadmap and execution support

  • SOP development, team alignment, and organizational clarity

  • KPI dashboards, reporting structure, and margin improvement strategies

  • Our Commitment

    At Dakota Horizon, credibility matters. We value clear communication, disciplined analysis, and execution that respects the people behind the business. Our goal is not just to close deals—but to help build businesses that endure.