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DHS Ventures & Holdings

DHS Ventures & Holdings is a private equity firm based in Washington, DC, that focuses on investments promoting public good across various sectors. With over 50 years of experience, it partners with management teams to create transformational companies.

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Overview

What DHS Ventures & Holdings does

What DHS Ventures & Holdings is

DHS Ventures & Holdings is a private equity firm based in Washington, DC, that focuses on investments promoting public good across various sectors. With over 50 years of experience, it partners with management teams to create transformational companies.

How it participates in the startup ecosystem

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Operational profile

Organization status and context

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Operational status
Active
Organization type
Private Equity
Structured capabilities
Funder
Last reviewed
March 3, 2026

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Capability profile

DHS Ventures & Holdings as a funder

Investment thesis

DHS Ventures & Holdings invests in profitable, growing companies across various sectors, targeting opportunities for organic growth and acquisitions. The firm employs a long-term investment strategy with flexible financial structures.

Focus narrative

DHS Ventures & Holdings invests in five core sectors: business services, consumer, financial services, healthcare, and technology. The firm targets profitable, growing companies with opportunities for organic growth and acquisitions, employing a long-term approach and flexible financial structures.

Focus and fit

Regions
Asia · Europe · Global · North America

Availability

Currently deploying
Not published

Portfolio and track record

Recorded portfolio count
270

Portfolio context

DHS Ventures & Holdings has completed over 940 primary and add-on investments across various industries and geographies. The firm manages $162 billion in assets and has more than 270 active portfolio companies.

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Upseed classifies DHS Ventures & Holdings under the Private Equity organization type. Its current public profile includes funder capabilities.

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Source basis

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Last reviewed

March 3, 2026

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