Donovan Hill partners with funds to evaluate deals with precision and unlock value post-close. From diligence through execution, we bring operational insight, investor perspective, and sleeves-up support.
From first call to full potential, we’re here with you.
That’s Donovan Hill.
Diligence. Direction. Scale
Capabilities
Due Diligence
We support funds with high-conviction investment decisions by conducting sharp, operator-informed diligence. From product to people, financials to market, we dig deep and flag what matters - what scales, what breaks, and what needs fixing now. Our lens combines investor instincts with real operating experience, delivering insight that travels from investment memo to boardroom.
When a portfolio company needs support, we roll up our sleeves. Whether entering post-close as a fractional operator or working directly with the fund, we drive strategic and tactical value across GTM, product, org design, and operations. We move fast, work hands-on, and build trust with founders to unlock outcomes that last. When depth is needed, we bring in specialized talent from our network of seasoned operators and domain experts.
Value Creation
Real insight comes from lived experience - not just analysis. At Donovan Hill, we’ve sat on both sides of the table: investing in and operating companies through scale, transformation, and uncertainty. That dual perspective informs everything we do - from high-stakes diligence to hands-on execution.
Here's how we deliver differently.
“The best vision is insight”
– Malcolm Forbes
Investor-Trained. Operator-Tested
We combine the sharp lens of an institutional investor with real-world operating experience. Having led diligence and executed IPOs and M&A from both the buy-side and the operator seat, we don’t just check boxes - we identify what breaks, what scales, and what unlocks value.
Sharp Diligence. Purposeful Execution
We know what great looks like because we’ve built it. From GTM and org design to leadership and financials, our diligence surfaces risk early - and our execution drives change from within. Post-close, we step in as hands-on partners when needed.
AI-Literate
We don’t just understand AI — we implement it. Whether evaluating an AI-native business or embedding LLMs into operations, we help companies use AI to move faster, operate leaner, and scale smarter.
Expert Network. Industry-Spanning
We bring a curated bench of operators and specialists across AI, cleantech, consumer, healthcare, industrials, and more. We flex the right people into the right problems — so support is always tailored, not templated.
Get in Touch
Whether you're exploring support for diligence or post-close value creation, we'd love to hear more.
Reach out — let’s talk.