As firms prepare for mergers & acquisitions, advisers say both sides can benefit from deep dive
12 Critical Steps to Prepare Your Business for Sale (Union League Presentation) Read More »
DAK’s Managing Director, Steve Raymond joins Steve Target and Mark Singer of Newton One Advisors, on a recent episode of the Newton Knowledge Podcast to discuss the M&A marketplace and planning considerations for business owners interested in selling. This episode aims to provide listeners with an overview of the process, including considerations before selling, steps
The Newton Knowledge Podcast: M&A Transaction Considerations Read More »
Trends in Manufacturing M&A: Supply Chain Dynamics, Labor Challenges, and The Future of Automation
An Axial Virtual Roundtable
Drones, Zoom & Glass Door Fuel “New Diligence” – sparked by the pandemic has brought deal-making to a whole new level. DAK’s Steve Raymond and Melvyn Threatt-Peters spoke with ACG’s Middle Market Growth Editor about what this means for buyers and sellers.
Drones, Zoom and Glassdoor Fuel ‘New Diligence’ Read More »
M&A Advisor on What Sellers Worry About Most
Selling a business is a big decision, and a little anxiety about the process is normal. Axial’s Middle Market Review asked Steve Raymond, Managing Director at DAK, about the biggest concerns he hears from clients.
M&A Advisor on What Sellers Worry About Most Read More »
How to Reduce Owner Dependence Before a Sale
CEOs: What would happen if you went on vacation for a month and left your business to run itself? Meghan Daniels of Axial interviews Steve Raymond on the topic of owner dependence.
How to Reduce Owner Dependence Before a Sale Read More »
Many founders and business owners spend decades building their companies from the ground up. They devote every spare minute to perfecting business processes and finding ways to increase revenue. But, Steve Raymond, Director at DAK, explains why your business doesn’t need you as much as you think.
Why Your Business Shouldn’t Need You Read More »
Disruptive change is happening in every industry, driven by changing technology and consumer behavior. DAK Managing Director, Steve Raymond, talks to Axial Forum offering practical tips and strategies for navigating these changes to ensure business owners get the greatest value for their lifetimes work.
How Business Owners Should Respond to Disruptive Change Read More »
DAK Headquarters
550 North Maple Ave
Ridgewood, NJ 07450
201.712.9555 • info@dakgroup.com
Satellite Locations
Chicago | Los Angeles | New York
Philadelphia | South Florida
©2025 DAK. All Rights Reserved.
VCI is the preeminent full lifecycle sales and service provider of emergency ambulance solutions to first aid squads, EMS organizations, fire departments, hospital organizations, municipalities, and private medical transport companies in the Mid-Atlantic Region. VCI was recapitalized by private equity firms Tightrope Capital Partners and NewSpring Capital.
DAK led a competitive, sell-side process for VCI, generating multiple offers from a wide range of strategic buyers and financial sponsors. By positioning the combination of VCI’s market leadership position, comprehensive services offering, strong manufacturer relationships, and robust backlog, DAK achieved an outstanding outcome for the company’s shareholders.
The acquisition provides the shareholders of VCI an opportunity to accelerate its growth strategy by expanding its core ambulance business, building out the value-added segments of conversions and remounts, implementing operational improvements, and pursuing acquisitions with the help of its new partners. Tightrope and NewSpring have an opportunity to leverage VCI’s strong management team and operating platform to build a multi-regional player in emergency ambulance solutions.
