A Complete Dictionary of Terms and Definitions This search fund glossary defines 68 key terms used in small business acquisitions, ETA entrepreneurship, and investing, organized by category. We put it together based on the most common (and confusing) terms in
If you’re exploring private equity acquisition strategies in the lower-middle market, you’ve probably come across two models that seem to dominate the conversation: independent sponsors and search funds. Here’s the thing – understanding the independent sponsor versus search fund debate isn’t just
Capital Providers for Independent Sponsors In this guide, we’ve compiled a list of the top independent sponsor equity investors worth targeting. Each firm has been vetted based on track record, deal execution speed, capital deployment capacity, investment value-add, reputation among
Search Fund Resources The Complete Guide to Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Search funds represent one of the most systematic and proven approaches to entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA), offering aspiring business owners a structured path to acquiring and operating profitable small to
Hiring is a huge challenge, trust me, I know from first hand experience. I have hired dozens of people over the past decade, with many turning out to be exceptional employees, and others not so much. It’s cliche to say,
In the fast-paced world of SaaS, SMBs often struggle to balance cutting costs while investing in research, marketing, and sales. A big part of this challenge is subscription billing. If the billing process isn’t smooth, it can slow down your
Liam thought he was buying a goldmine. He found an online store that looked perfect on paper: steady revenue, cute branding, and a supposedly engaged social media following. He skipped the deep dive and dropped $75,000 on what he believed
How do you turn an online business acquisition into a successful long-term investment? It’s no secret that entrepreneurship comes with perpetual challenges. And it doesn’t really matter whether you’re starting from scratch or acquiring an existing online business. The truth
Informational content serves to clarify a product’s or service’s features and the benefits customers stand to get from using that particular product or service. So, when it comes to making purchasing decisions, customers prefer informational content over other types. This
As a financial writer, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with information. I often feel like I’m drinking from a firehose of the latest jobs data, chatter about interest rates, and corporate earnings reports. But to get out of the weeds
I like looking at venture capital (VC) activity as a barometer for economic conditions and investor sentiment. Venture capital statistics paint a picture of investors’ appetite for risk and thirst for innovation. I haven’t personally dabbled in venture investing to
Below are some of the more interesting search fund statistics from our industry. Performance and Returns (some of these are crazy!) Investor Base (who invests in search fund deals) Industry Trends (what sectors are growing) Search funds continue to grow
I’ve seen a quiet shift happening in private equity. More and more seasoned principals and deal professionals are stepping away from traditional funds to operate as independent sponsors—raising equity deal by deal, rather than through committed pools of capital. In
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