M&A Masters

On this week’s episode of the M&A Masters Podcast, we sit down with Todd Dauphinais, Founding Principal and Managing Partner of Clavis Capital Partners in Dallas. Clavis Capital Partners realized that there was a better model and approach to private equity, and set out to create an investment firm focused on operations, the longer term, and on deploying capital in the most flexible and effective manner possible - the independent sponsor model.

Show Notes

On this week’s episode of the M&A Masters Podcast, we sit down with Todd Dauphinais, Founding Principal and Managing Partner of Clavis Capital Partners in Dallas. Clavis Capital Partners realized that there was a better model and approach to private equity, and set out to create an investment firm focused on operations, the longer term, and on deploying capital in the most flexible and effective manner possible - the independent sponsor model. 

We chat with Todd about what inspired him to build Clavis, and where the name Clavis even came from, as well as:
  • The successful effects of the independent sponsor model
  • The importance of strategy for growing businesses 
  • Building a company culture that sets you apart
  • How the rapid advancement of technology can be used for market benefit
  • Rep and warranty policies 
  • And more 

What is M&A Masters?

Master the clean exit! Discover secrets of M&A Masters. You'll hear inside interviews with M&A advisors, attorneys, investment bankers, private equity players, and the entrepreneurs themselves. If you ever want to sell your business this is a must-listen podcast.