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Who We Are

Ditch Dog Capital is a small, disciplined private investment office based in Charleston, South Carolina. We invest patient, long-term capital into durable, cash-flowing small businesses. Our ethos is shaped by the spirit of our namesake — a rescued “ditch dog” whose grit, loyalty, and resilience embody how we approach every investment.

Our Philosophy
Engineered, disciplined investing

Investment Philosophy

We combine engineering-grade analysis with a steady, contrarian mindset. We favor simple, understandable businesses with real cash flow, clear fundamentals, and operators who care more about execution than hype. We look for:

  • Scrappy: Overlooked or under-loved companies where focused attention can unlock value.
  • Loyal: Long-term alignment with operators and families, not quick flips.
  • Relentless: Deep diligence, clean structures, and disciplined decision-making.
What We Look For
Small business investments

What We Invest In

We focus on U.S.-based small businesses with durable demand and predictable cash flow. Typical targets include:

  • $500K – $5M in EBITDA
  • Essential services or niche operations with high switching costs
  • Strong, ethical operators with skin in the game
  • Businesses where thoughtful operational improvements can compound value over years

We invest primarily as a minority or passive equity partner, often alongside reputable operators, independent sponsors, and curated platforms.

How We Work

We keep things simple: clear communication, straightforward structures, and a long-term view. We aim to be the kind of capital that founders and operators actually enjoy working with.

Disciplined diligence

Disciplined Diligence

We review financials, customers, and operations with an engineer’s eye: stress-tested assumptions, clean models, and a clear understanding of risk before we commit.

Aligned incentives

Aligned Incentives

We prefer structures where operators win when investors win. We value fair, transparent economics over clever but fragile deals.

Long-term mindset

Long-Term Mindset

We’re not chasing fads. We look for businesses that can endure cycles, compound steadily, and support families and employees for the long haul.

Straightforward partners

Straightforward Partners

No jargon, no games. We communicate plainly, move decisively, and respect the time and effort of everyone involved in a deal.