Being acquired by Dabre is good for you, your employees and your customers.
Our Acquisition Philosophy
Dabre buys small software companies in the not-for-profit sector. We also invest in other software and retail companies that are making a positive difference in people's lives. The companies we buy typically represent years of effort and often a lifetime of determination; we acknowledge and value the sweat equity that goes into such enterprise. The reasons for selling may include:
Existing owners planning to retire
Estate planning
Owner’s health
We respect what you have built.
It is very important that you, as an owner, know that your employees are cared for and that your customers are well looked after. You should feel confident that even years after the sale, your good reputation will be intact. We are always happy to have you speak with employees and customers who have embarked on one these transitions to provide insight into their experiences. At Dabre, we want you to feel honored and appreciated, so we focus on keeping your good company on a positive trajectory.
We build on your legacy.
Leveraging Dabre’s footing in technology, operational experience and critical mass, we are often able to build and develop companies such that the customers feel like the acquisition was the best thing that happened. We love to work with existing personnel, and through mentoring and career development, give them opportunities to grow and reach their full potential. Throughout, we uphold the values of honesty, value creation and the lifetime worth of a customer.
We engage with transparency.
Dabre’s investment philosophy guides our acquisition strategy. The typical business profile that we consider buying generates between $500,000 and $5 million in revenue, is breaking even or modestly profitable, has a customer base in the hundreds and is in the not-for-profit sector or something closely related. Our touchpoints in retail and small specialized grocery technologies further drive our interest in expanding that portfolio through acquisition. Though not typical, we will occasionally invest in turnarounds and IP purchases.
We act with unwavering integrity.
We promise to work with honesty, promptness and clarity. We will not entertain unfriendly takeovers. While we typically enter into 100% ownership agreements, we are happy to consider purchasing departments of existing companies that are no longer strategic if they are in the not-for-profit sector. We are always open to hear from the principles or representatives of such businesses to candidly discuss the possibility of an acquisition, whether imminent or on the distant horizon.
Your Next Steps.
We understand that there are many dynamics at play and plenty of questions that will arise as you explore a buyout scenario. Our team has navigated many win-win-win acquisitions, and we would be pleased to discuss what that may look like for you, whether in the near future or down the line. Please reach out to us for a candid conversation.