DAR Investment Management is a private equity firm focused on acquiring and scaling asset-light professional services businesses within the engineering and design sector.
We partner with founders and management teams to build leading platforms through disciplined acquisitions, operational improvements, and long-term strategic growth.
We focus on the engineering and design segment of the AEC industry, where our relationships and pattern recognition are strongest.
We work hands-on with management teams to strengthen leadership, systems, and operational performance — rather than simply providing capital.
Our team brings experience executing acquisitions and integrating businesses, scaling platforms through a disciplined buy-and-build strategy of add-ons, organic growth, and geographic expansion.
We are committed to building enduring businesses while respecting the culture and legacy of the companies we partner with.
We believe long-term value is created through disciplined execution, operational excellence, and strong alignment with management teams.
We pursue businesses with strong client relationships, stable earnings, and founder-led cultures — and we work alongside their leadership to build stronger, more scalable organizations.
DAR employs a disciplined buy-and-build strategy focused on engineering and design businesses in North America.
We focus on engineering and design businesses within the AEC industry, a fragmented market supported by strong structural tailwinds and long-term demand.
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