DNS Capital
DNS Capital, LLC is a private equity firm based in Chicago, Illinois, that specializes in making long-term investments in middle market companies across various sectors, including industrials, business services, consumer products, agriculture, retail, and real estate. Founded in 2012, the firm primarily focuses on the United States but also considers select international opportunities. DNS Capital typically invests between $25 million and $100 million in companies with EBITDA ranging from $10 million to $50 million. As a family office investment firm, it aims to build strong relationships with business owners and management teams, fostering collaboration to create lasting value.
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Past deals in Illinois
Vermillio
Series A in 2025
Vermillio is an AI-powered platform that enables content creators to style, own, and track their digital creations. It uses proprietary blockchain technology for authenticating ownership.
MetalSoft
Series A in 2022
MetalSoft provides a software platform for intelligent automation that manages data centers and bare metal equipment, unifying servers, switches and storage into a single, vendor-neutral system. The platform supports multi-vendor hardware and scalable operations, enabling enterprises and service providers to automate the management of hardware across multiple data centers and to operate remotely with lights-out efficiency. It delivers automation for servers, storage and network devices, helping streamline data-center administration. Founded in 2019 and headquartered in Chicago, MetalSoft focuses on simplifying complex infrastructure through a mature automation platform that coordinates hardware across multi-site environments.
Farmer's Fridge
Series C in 2018
Farmer's Fridge is a company that operates automated smart fridges, providing a variety of chef-curated salads, bowls, and snacks. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, the company addresses the challenge of accessing healthy and affordable food options, particularly for those on the go. The fridges utilize advanced technology to monitor demand and ensure fresh meals are available quickly. Additionally, any unsold items are regularly donated to local food pantries, supporting community members in need with responsibly sourced nutrition. Farmer's Fridge is committed to making nutritious eating simple and accessible for everyone.
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