DalFort Capital Partners
Wills Thompson is an Associate at DalFort Capital Partners, where contributions have been made since June 2022, following a trajectory that includes roles as an Analyst and Investments Team Intern. Previous experience includes an internship with Stronghold Resource Partners in the summer of 2021. Wills Thompson holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and Entrepreneurship from the SMU Cox School of Business, completed in 2023, and graduated from Woodberry Forest School in 2019.
DalFort Capital Partners
DalFort Capital Partners is a sector-focused investment firm based in Dallas, Texas, specializing in partnering with entrepreneurs and management teams in the lower middle market. We work collaboratively to strengthen a company’s strategic and financial position through operational improvements and acquisitions of complementary businesses. We specialize in identifying and executing strategic add-on acquisitions for our portfolio companies that enhance the company’s relationship with existing customers and expand its reach into new geographies or market niches. Since inception in 2016, DalFort has executed transactions representing approximately $225 million in value. DalFort’s capital is sourced from family offices and institutions with permanent capital that have long-term investment horizons, with no contractual limitations on the holding period for an investment, unlike a traditional private equity firm. DalFort is further differentiated by its roster of operating partners with deep sector knowledge and relationships. DalFort is actively seeking add-on acquisitions for its existing portfolio and new platforms in its defined industries. INVESTMENT CRITERIA DalFort Capital Partners pursues acquisition opportunities throughout the United States, with an emphasis on investing first institutional capital. INDUSTRIES: Industrial manufacturing & services Specialty chemicals Building products Energy products & services Logistics & transportation REVENUE: $15 million to $100 million EBITDA: $3 million to $15 million ENTERPRISE VALUE: $15 million to $100 million TRANSACTION TYPES: Buyouts Majority Recapitalizations Corporate divestitures Strategic add-ons for platform companies