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Dennis Owusu-Sem, leads Blenheim Whitehall Partners.
Dennis comes from a family of entrepreneurs; his father previously ran and managed a franchise business. This early exposure to entrepreneurship not only ignited Dennis’s drive but also instilled a deep respect for the challenges and rewards of business ownership. He aspires to create and continue a legacy of successful business ownership, innovation, and long-term stewardship.
His extensive experience spans asset management, venture capital, startup growth, and partnerships.
Dennis has a notable entrepreneurial background, including co-founding “Revision App”, an educational platform that achieved a million downloads in its first year. He also founded networking organizations and conference businesses, amassing over 130,000 followers on social media.
What we do
Our aim is to partner with business owners and founders, with the intention of long-term growth and value creation.
We will invest in the business and take care of your team, partners, and customers in order to build upon your existing legacy.
What we do
Our aim is to partner with business owners and founders, with the intention of long-term growth and value creation.
We will invest in the business and take care of your team, partners, and customers in order to build upon your existing legacy.
What we look for
Company
- Primarily recurring revenues
- Profitable
- Strong, defensible position
Industry
- Distinct niche
- Growing with favorable tailwinds
Why Choose Us
The team led by Dennis will commit to running your business and leverage Dennis’s diverse work experience of leading and running companies.
Long-term Focus
We will focus on the long-term growth of your business and take care of your customers.
We are growth-minded entrepreneurs who want to continue building the business, rather than relying on cost-cutting or financial engineering to generate value. As owner-operators, we take a long-term view. This enables us to make bigger strategic choices to deliver sustainable results.
Team
We will take care of your team and treat them as long-term partners.
We believe in collaborating with management and employees to find the best solutions. We have assembled a talented team of investors, entrepreneurs, and advisors with deep expertise and who are excited to join us on our journey.
Adapatable and Equitable
We will work with you to determine win-win conditions for investing in your company.
We understand that entrepreneurs have different needs. We offer a flexible approach to exiting business owners to reach our common goal – a smooth succession process. We have committed capital and are ready to move quickly on the right opportunity.
Experienced
The Principal is backed by a world-class team of operators and investors.
We have experience running businesses, leading teams, and advising executives, from small entrepreneur-led and family businesses, to the world's largest companies.
Blenheim Whitehall Partners
Private Equity
Strategic Buyer
Company's Future
We want to purchase a single great business and grow it over the long term
Your business will be among a diversified investment portfolio which may be geared to short term gains
The business will be assimilated into a larger corporate structure where integration timeline and focus can vary
Seller Legacy
We are dedicated to enhancing your company's culture and the legacy that you've built
Uncertain. Private Equity firms often change culture
There's a risk of the original company vision and culture being overshadowed
Seller Future
We consider multiple options post sale of the business for the owner
The transition may require your involvement, with potential contractual obligations
You may be expected to remain involved for an extended period during the transition
Employees' Future
Your team remains integral to business operations and growth going forward
Future roles within the company may vary based on restructuring plans
Overlapping job roles often lead to redundancies
Ease of Transaction
Expect a straightforward process, concluding in a few months with a single partner
The transaction can span up to a year, involving negotiations with multiple parties
Transactions typically involve multiple approval stages and may extend over a year
Funded by
A collaborative team of entrepreneurs, seasoned company operators, and savvy investors
Diverse financial institutions including insurance companies, sovereign wealth funds, and pension funds
Company
shareholders
Blenheim Whitehall Partners
Company's Future
Focus
Seller Legacy
We are dedicated to enhancing the company’s legacy and the culture that you’ve built
Seller Future
Employees' Future
The Goal
Ease of Transaction
Funded by
Private Equity
Company's Future
Focus
Seller Legacy
Uncertain. Private Equity firms often change culture
Seller Future
Employee's Future
The Goal
Ease of Transaction
Funded by
Strategic Buyer
Company's Future
Focus
Seller Legacy
Seller Future
Employee's Future
The Goal
Focus is on aligning revenue strategies, operational synergies, and business integration
Ease of Transaction
Transactions typically involve multiple approval stages and may extend over several months to a year
Funded by
Company shareholders
Our Process
Introduction
- Hold introductory call to identify fit
- Sign confidentiality agreement
- Assess basic financial information
Exploring the opportunity together
- Get to know each other via various interactions
- Discuss joint objectives to ensure alignment
- Gather additional information, conduct onsite visits, and meet with management, as needed
- Submit an indication of interest (IOI)
Conducting due diligence
- Sign a letter of intent (LOI)
- Exploring the opportunity together
- Conduct due diligence (accounting, legal, contracts, etc.)
- Identify growth opportunities and create a 100-day business plan
Executing the transaction
- Sign the final purchase and sale (PSA) agreement
- Transfer funds to owner
Operating the business
- Transition day-to-day management responsibilities
- Execute on 100-day plan and future growth initiatives
- Continue growing the business
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Partners
Blenheim Whitehall Partners is supported by a distinguished collective of world-class entrepreneurs, executives, and investors, each bringing a wealth of experience in business acquisition and management. We pride ourselves on our ability to leverage the collective wisdom and experience of our team to drive substantial growth and long-term value for both Blenheim Whitehall Partners and the business we acquire.
FUNDS INVOLVED
Entrepreneurs, Business Owners & Investors
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