The JDE Capital Difference: Integrity

One core value at JDE Capital is working with integrity. We’re looking for a company that already exemplifies a values-based, ethical culture. Together, we will ensure that these principles continue to guide and direct us throughout the investment process, as well as while we grow the company post-investment.

Growth Strategies: Geographic Expansion

Geographic expansion is a key strategy to consider when growing a business. Have you thought about entering a new market? What are the challenges that concern you and end up holding you back? Not every business needs to expand geographically, and not every market makes sense. We will do a deep dive into this strategy […]

JDE Capital Advisor: Jim Eberlin

We have an incredible group of advisors ready to support us as we grow our company. For example, Jim Eberlin is the founder of multiple successful businesses, including TopOPPS | Now Xactly Forecasting, Gainsight and Host Analytics Inc. He understands the strategies necessary to grow an organization and, more importantly, he’s also a wonderful human […]

The JDE Capital Difference: Respect

The JDE Capital difference? We believe that business owners have built something special and it is our goal to preserve that magic, as well as honor the entrepreneurial grit and perserverance that was required to build it.

Growth Strategies: Organic revenue growth

We’ll use multiple strategies to grow our company, including increasing revenue organically. We’ll take a look at what we’re already doing and ask ourselves these questions: “What should we do more of?” and “What should we STOP doing?” If the company has retail operations, we will determine whether to add more locations, franchise, or expand […]

The JDE Capital Team: Jennifer Ehlen, Founder & Managing Partner

Jennifer Ehlen is the founder & Managing partner of JDE Capital. Jennifer is a business executive and board advisor with expertise in business strategy, operations, sales and innovation. Her professional experience in private equity, venture capital and as the founder and CEO of multiple start-ups also provide for a thorough understanding of growth strategies, fundraising […]