Investment Strategy
Private Equity Approach toTechnology-Driven Sectors
Building the future of sustainable technology
Investment Focus
Technology Companies Ready to Scale
DTE invests in technology companies active in the Energy, Food, and Health transitions. We focus on commercially proven solutions deployed in operational environments, ready to scale across their sector.
Our focus is on technology-led businesses where hardware is a critical enabler, often combined with software, data, or AI to deliver performance, efficiency, or reliability advantages.
We target opportunities where sustainability is not a marketing layer but a structural demand driver, creating long-term growth potential supported by regulation, economics, or system-level constraints.
Themes
Three Transitions
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Transition
Energy
The energy system is undergoing a fundamental transformation driven by decarbonisation, electrification, and energy security. DTE invests in technology-led solutions that enable more efficient, resilient, and digitised energy systems.
Transition
Food
Global food supply chains face increasing pressure from resource constraints, climate volatility, and rising demand. DTE focuses on technologies that improve efficiency, resilience, and predictability across existing food systems.
Transition
Health
Ageing populations, labour shortages, and rising healthcare costs are accelerating the shift toward distributed and technology-enabled care. DTE invests in solutions that enhance preventive care and accessibility.
Our Foundation
Sustainability is
Not an Add-on
At DTE, sustainability is not an add-on, it is the foundation of every investment decision we make. We back companies that deliver solutions to some of the world's most pressing challenges, ensuring that growth and impact go hand in hand.
Investment Criteria
What We Look For
Thematic Alignment
Clear alignment with Energy, Food, or Health transitions
Proven Technology
Commercially proven and deployed in operational environments
Size
Typically around €10M annual revenue or contracted order book
Geography
Headquartered in North-Western Europe
Profitability
Profitable unit economics and scalable margins
Market Growth
Exposure to structurally growing end-markets
Added Value
Smart Capital, Active Value Creation
DTE provides growth equity and flexible buy-out capital, targeting majority ownership or a clear, irreversible path to majority.
Operational Professionalisation
Governance strengthening and scalable operations
Buy-and-Build Execution
Consolidation strategies and strategic acquisitions
International Expansion
European and trans-Atlantic growth support
Capital Structure Optimisation
Aligned with long-term value creation
Value creation and exit planning are integrated from day one, ensuring that strategic decisions, operational milestones, and capital deployment support a predictable and credible exit trajectory.
Our ambition is to support companies in scaling from €10 million to €100 million+ in revenue, building market-leading positions while delivering measurable and durable sustainability impact.
Ready to Partner?
We are always looking to connect with entrepreneurs building the future of Energy, Food, and Health.
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