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Active Growth Investment,
No Strings Attached
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About us
Strategic capital and total independence for founders. DIP Smart Growth drives technology companies with global experience and local flexibility.
Digital Insight Partners (DIP) is an independent growth investment firm that supports founder-led digital SMEs. We provide strategic capital and hands-on partnership— without restrictive conditions—to help visionary entrepreneurs scale into sustainable industry leaders. With 30+ years of experience and 20+ international transactions, we combine global insight with local execution. Our flexible, foundercentric model focuses on profitable growth, long-term value creation, and a collaborative, trust based approach.
“At DIP, we drive growth through active investment and strategic flexibility. Our
mission is to support Spanish tech SMEs on their growth journey – as a partner, not
just an investor – empowering entrepreneurs without ever tying them down with
unnecessary constraints.”
José Piñera, Founder & CEO, Digital Insight Partners
Our DNA
Independence, Experience, Global Vision, and Commitment
DIP’s culture and values (“our DNA”) are the core of our approach. We believe profitable growth stems from independent thinking, seasoned experience, and a global perspective.
Our core values include:
Truly Independent
Free from larger financial groups, we make unbiased decisions aligned with the founder’s and company’s best interests. This Independence ensures our advice stays objective and entrepreneur focused.
Experience-Driven
With 30+ years in growth equity, we’ve guided entrepreneurs through key phases, acquisitions, and milestones. Our scaleup
experience provides insight to avoid risks and seize growth opportunities.
International Know-How
With 20+ cross-border deals across Europe, we offer global vision paired with local execution. Our Southern European expertise lets us adapt international opportunities to each business context.
No Strings Attached
We invest as active partners without imposing terms. Our minority investments carry no return guarantees, veto rights, or exit pressures. We contribute capital and guidance while founders maintain control.
Advantages for Entrepreneurs
We build partnerships that create real advantages for founders, with flexibility and long-term value at the core
- Flexible capital without restrictive conditions (no vetoes, no exit pressure).
- Hands-on support in M&A, strategy, and international scaling.
- 30+ years of track record and 20+ international transactions.
- Strategic partnership that preserves founder autonomy.
Investment Focus
Founder-Led Digital Businesses with Growth DNA
DIP invests in a specific type of company where we bring the most value: founder-led digital and tech-enabled businesses ready for their next growth stage. Our focus is built around four key themes:
Founder-Owned Companies:
We partner with businesses that are still led by their original founder, who usually maintains majority ownership. As minority investors, we provide support without taking control, helping founders scale while staying true to their vision.
Digital SMEs:
We prioritize small and mid-sized companies with digital DNA— such as software, digital marketing, or tech-enabled services. These are scalable, tech-driven businesses where our capital and expertise can unlock growth.
Profitable Growth Mindset:
We back companies with a proven track record of sustainable, profitable growth. We look for founders focused on generating real value, not just rapid expansion, ensuring a strong base for long-term scaling.
Active Minority Partnership
We invest as active minority partners, offering support without assuming control. The founder leads; we work alongside them, sharing resources and guidance to drive growth without altering the leadership or vision.
Investment Focus
How We Drive Growth
Our growth model is based on a three-pillar methodology, tailored to each founder and company:
1. Buy & Build Strategy
Co-creating an M&A roadmap with the founder.” ( We co-create an M&A roadmap with the founder, identifying the right opportunities and managing the full acquisition process. The goal: accelerate growth through smart, complementary acquisitions that strengthen the company’s position.)
2. Deep Business Analysis
Auditing customers, team, and sales to scale efficiently.” (We audit customers, team, and sales dynamics with a data-driven approach. This allows us to highlight strengths, identify gaps, and help the founder optimize operations for efficient scaling.
3. International Expansion
Supporting global growth with research, networks, and cultural insight. “ (We guide founders in taking their companies global, providing market research, access to networks, and cultural insights. With the right preparation, strong local players can successfully become international leaders.)
Impact
Track Record & Results
Our approach delivers real results. DIP’s track record shows strong value creation and growth impact:
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“No Strings Attached” Collaboration
Our model is built on flexibility and trust—a “no strings attached” approach rarely seen in investing.
Successful collaboration begins with mutual respect, without burdening founders with rigid terms.
Guiding Principles:
Alignment without Imposition
We align with the founder’s goals and strategy before investing. Only if there’s mutual trust do we proceed. The founder’s vision always leads—we’re here to enable, not impose.
Advisory Role without Control
We join in an advisory—not controlling capacity. We support creating an advisory board where we o er insights, but hold no voting rights or veto power. The founder stays fully in charge.
Shared Risk, Shared Success:
We invest our own capital and time—no fees,
no management charges. We only succeed when the founder does, ensuring
full alignment.
Key Partnership Terms:
Advisory Board Membership
If established, we join the company’s advisory board—offering strategic input and network access without control. A structured way to support without interfering.
Flexible Minority Investment
We invest as minority shareholders with capital tailored to the company’s needs—initial and follow-on. All terms are transparent and customized to the founder’s growth plan, honoring our “no strings attached” promise.
Let’s Talk Growth
Contact & Next Steps
DIP follows an open-door policy for ambitious founders and co-investors. Whether you’re seeking a growth partner or co-investment opportunities, we’d love to connect—no strings attached, just a chance to explore ideas together.
Ready to work together?
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