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
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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
Models, Economics, and Finding Investors Summary: Independent sponsors broker private small business M&A deals, matching sellers, investors, and operators. They operate like miniature private equity funds, typically installing a qualified operator as part of the acquisition (and occasionally operating the
The independent sponsor market has grown exponentially over the past five years, with deal volume increasing 300% since 2019. This surge has attracted former private equity managers, seasoned M&A professionals, and ambitious deal sponsors who recognize the model’s unique advantages:
The Self-Funded Search Conference SMBash (2026 date announced) Southeast Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (SEETA) Conference Booth-Kellogg ETA Conference IESE International Search Fund Conference Harvard Business School ETA Conference Stanford Search Fund CEO Conference MIT ETA Summit Wharton ETA Summit The search
Here is a list of my personal favorite search fund podcasts to make the acquisition entrepreneur journey more successful, less risky, and dare I say more fulfilling and community focused. Acquiring Minds ETA Insider Acquisitions Anonymous Think Like an Owner
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