Dixon Midland

Private Equity

We acquire and manage growth-oriented companies – investing in a limited number of businesses so that we can help each business grow.

Our Approach

We approach private equity investing in an uncommon manner – focusing on fewer deals, giving more attention to each business, and avoiding institutional capital requirements and timelines.

Fewer Deals

We focus on one or two platform investments at a time. This differentiates us from traditional private equity firms that hold ten or more platforms in each of their funds.
More Attention

We work closely with our management teams to help them prioritize and complete their most critical projects. We work both on site and remotely to help our teams get things done.
Private Family Capital

We raise investment capital only from private families who we've known for years. Our capital is disciplined and patient, seeking long-term returns from good businesses.
Values-based Ownership

We like to make money, but only the right way. We believe in our three R's of respect, reality, and results, and we will not sacrifice our integrity or our relationships to make a buck.

Current Investments

Destiny Dental

Destiny Dental is a provider of business and administrative services to pediatric dental clinics. The company supports a network of clinics that provide compassionate, kid-friendly dental care to lower-income communities which are underserved by traditional dentists and community health organizations.

Prior Investments

Tech Lighting

Tech Lighting is a leading designer, manufacturer, and marketer of architectural lighting systems. Since 1988, Tech Lighting has led the development of the low-voltage lighting systems category in the United States with a never-ending focus on timeless design and precision engineering.

Prior Investments

Barcodes Inc.

Barcodes Inc is a leading North American specialty technology reseller, focused on bar coding, RFID, point-of-sale and security equipment. In business for over twenty years, Barcodes Inc has served over two-thirds of the Fortune 500, the U.S. government and thousands of small and medium-sized businesses as customers.

Prior Investments

Tech for Less

Tech for Less is a leading purchaser, processor, and seller of customer-returned consumer electronic and technology products. The company sells items such as laptop computers, monitors, digital cameras, high-end servers, and flat screen televisions to thousands of customers throughout North America.

Investment Criteria

We target a limited number of platform investments in growing, Midwestern companies with EBITDA in excess of $4 million. We welcome opportunities involving management transitions.

Size of Platform Company	Transaction value of $25 to $100 million EBITDA in excess of $4 million
Growth Orientation	Companies with significant growth opportunities either through internal revenue growth or through acquisitions
Management	Companies with strong existing management teams Also willing to pursue opportunities which involve management transition and/or owner retirement
Preferred Company Characteristics	Operating profit margins of 10% or greater Historical annual growth of 10% or greater Fragmented customer base Diversified product offering
Areas of Focus	Business/consumer services Healthcare services Tech-enabled distribution/e-tailers Branded products Energy and agricultural services Specialty insurance
Ownership	Majority control

Fewer Deals

More Attention

Private Family Capital

Values-based Ownership