DTN Ventures - Investment Thesis
Damn the Naysayers
DTN Ventures is an early stage investor with a mission inspired by our friend and mentor who lived boldly by principles like “Don’t bet against Brett” and “Damn the naysayers”. He was a serial entrepreneur whose infectious enthusiasm and energetic intellect touched everything he did, and everyone he worked with. He loved a great idea, he executed with class, and ties weren’t optional. If you are an entrepreneur or a founder with an idea or an early stage company, and you like our attitude, we want to back you (ties optional).
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What We Look For
Characteristics We Find Compelling in the Start-Ups That We Back
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Creative Ideas
An idea or a product that offers a compelling solution to a well defined problem
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Growing Market
Secular trend support in a large and growing addressable market
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Potential for Impact
Potential to make a meaningful impact on a target market as well as society and/or the environment
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Diverse Team
A strong and diverse team with a passion for their company and demonstrated creativity in resolving problems
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Competitive Industries
Industries with a defined competitive landscape with market conditions that allow for significant growth potential
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Scalability
A future path that includes scalability as well as a diversity of exit options
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Who We Are
The DTN team has been investing together for over 15 years in a variety of verticals.
Our expertise, viewpoints, and industry contacts bring unique value to all of the start-ups we work with.
Think DTN is a good fit for your company?
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Our mission is inspired by our friend and mentor who lived boldly with infectious enthusiasm and energetic intellect and
a passion for investments.
In Dedication To
Brett D. Hellerman
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