DNS Capital LLC: A global private equity firm investing in middle-market companies across various sectors.
Location
Chicago, IL, US
Founded
2012
DNS Capital is a private equity firm that invests in middle-market companies, focusing on sectors such as industrials, business services, consumer, and real estate. The firm operates globally and typically participates in various investment stages, including Series A, B, C, D, and beyond. DNS Capital serves as the investment office for Gigi Pritzker, Michael Pucker, and their immediate family, adopting a long-term and flexible approach to building relationships with business owners and management teams.
Notable portfolio companies include Beyond Meat, Dataminr, Aspiration, and Kallyope. Key partners like Gigi Pritzker and Michael Pucker bring significant experience and a strong network to the firm. DNS Capital's investment philosophy centers on aligning interests and evolving businesses to create long-term value. The firm offers unique value-add services such as strategic guidance and operational support to help portfolio companies achieve sustainable growth.
DNS Capital - Portfolio Snapshot
Portfolio activity breakdown across disclosed investments and stages