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Mining Businesses
For Value

Diamond Ventures is experienced in private equity, business development, entrepreneurship, community venture capital, economic development, education and banking.

About Us

Over 100 Years of
Combined Experience

Diamond Ventures, formed to be a $200MM (MM=Millions) impact investment fund. Once green lighted to become a SBIC, we have extended our thesis for the broader needs for lending, equity, surety bonding, and financial advisory services. Diamond Ventures (DV) is an independent sponsor (ISO) capital firm organized to invest in and lend to highly qualified entrepreneurs, many of which may be primarily veteran, diverse and non-traditional businesses. 

Strong Partners

We are interested in finance and relationship opportunities with firms that are involved in government contracting, aviation transportation manufacturing and diversity suppliers to the Fortune 500 and United States Agencies.

Growth Opportunities

We look for companies that have high growth opportunities with these drivers as actual or potential key customers.

Our Value Proposition

Value Added Partner

Deep industry expertise to benefit the execution of transactions throughout the life of the investment. Focus on building long-term relationships with private equity sponsors and management teams.

Speed and Creativity

Board Observer or Member representation on that allows us to get up to speed quickly and provide more thoughtful structures on new transactions.

Flexible Capital

ISO capital provider with ability entities to invest in various tranches and direct lending in the lower middle market via debt and equity to serve as a true partner to portfolio firms.

Investment Strategy

Investment Criteria

Investment Size | $2 - $100 Million
EBITDA | $2 - $50 Million
  • Industry Sectors | Aviation, Transportation, Gaming, Healthcare, Government Contracting, etc.
  • Amortization | Flexible Solutions Catered to the Company
  • Covenants | Tailored to the Company's Business Needs
  • Ownership | Sponsor, Non-Sponsor, Ownership
  • Role | Agent, Co-Agent, or Club Participant as an ISO
  • Impact Criteria | Diverse-Led, Low and Moderate Income Regions

Investment Structures

First Lien
Unitranche
Second Lien
Mezzanine
/Sub-Debt
Structured Equity
Equity
Co-Invest

Investment Types

LBO/MBO
Special Situations
Growth
Capital
Buy & Build Platforms
Add-On
Recapitalizations /Refinancing

Experienced Leaders

Our Team

The Diamond Ventures team is comprised of experienced professionals with a breadth of knowledge and experience in various industries.

Financed over 200 companies in his career. He is a former banker with a track record of at least 40 financing.
Earl Peek, CPA
Founder & Managing Principal
Served as the CEO or CTO in half a dozen startups and senior executive at two multi-billion dollar companies.
Mark E. Swanson
Entrepreneur in Residence
Funded over 600 businesses. Leveraged more than $500 million in financing to create over 10,000 jobs.
Lonnie Saboor
Principal
Over $700MM in AUM. Created more than 20 funds in Europe, Asia, Africa, and other global regions.
Hubertus J. Van Der Vaart
Principal

Our Projects

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We’re Here to Help

We would love to hear from you. Let us know how we can assist in your journey.

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