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).
What We Look For
Characteristics We Find Compelling in the Start-Ups That We Back
Creative Ideas
An idea or a product that offers a compelling solution to a well defined problem
Growing Market
Secular trend support in a large and growing addressable market
Potential for Impact
Potential to make a meaningful impact on a target market as well as society and/or the environment
Diverse Team
A strong and diverse team with a passion for their company and demonstrated creativity in resolving problems
Competitive Industries
Industries with a defined competitive landscape with market conditions that allow for significant growth potential
Scalability
A future path that includes scalability as well as a diversity of exit options
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?
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
