DVI Equity Partners
Venture Capital and Private Equity PrincipalsArizona, United States0-1 Employees
DVI Equity Partners is a Tucson, Arizona-based firm that specializes in micro-cap investments in start-up and early stage companies, aiming to be the first institutional investor in Series A rounds to support building the business. The firm focuses on technology-related sectors and seeks opportunities where it can add value through technical experience, operational excellence, and management augmentation, particularly for enterprises leveraging data and automation to transform established industries. While preference is given to Southwest-oriented ventures, the emphasis remains on fit and growth potential across enterprise software, artificial intelligence, big data analytics, cyber security, and related areas. The company positions itself within the venture capital and private equity landscape by pursuing both financial returns and social/environmental benefits, with an emphasis on diversity and providing equal opportunity for female and minority entrepreneurs. A notable recent development is the addition of Robert Griffin as managing partner in 2018, reflecting leadership expansion at the firm.