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Breaking the Glass Ceiling: How Women are Reshaping the Search Fund Landscape
For years, the entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA) world resembled an exclusive men's club – complete with the metaphorical cigars...
1 day ago2 min read
The Search Fund Crossroads: Self-Funded vs. Traditional Search Funds
The entrepreneurial journey to becoming a CEO through acquisition presents a critical fork in the road: traditional search fund or...
Nov 163 min read
Navigating the Minefield: 5 Critical Pitfalls Every Search Fund Entrepreneur Must Avoid
The search fund model looks deceptively simple on paper: raise capital, find a business, acquire it, grow it. But ask anyone who's walked...
Oct 264 min read
From Corporate Suits to CEO Boots: The Transformative Journey of Search Fund Entrepreneurs
The path from established career to entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA) is rarely straightforward, but it's increasingly becoming...
Sep 283 min read
From Small Business to Market Leader: How Search Fund CEOs Create Extraordinary Value
When entrepreneurs acquire companies through search funds, the signing day is just the beginning of the value creation journey. While...
Sep 143 min read
Europe Takes the Lead in Search Fund Revolution
The search fund landscape is experiencing a seismic shift, with Europe now outpacing North America for the first time in early 2025 data....
Aug 313 min read
Cracking the Code: What Search Fund Investors Really Want
When it comes to search fund investing, the old adage holds true: investors bet on the jockey and the horse. Speaking with numerous...
Aug 103 min read
The Atlantic Divide: How European Search Funds Carve Their Own Path
European search funds have emerged as a powerful force in entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA), but they're not simply carbon...
Aug 32 min read
Shareholder Engagement in Search Funds: Why It Matters
Introduction The search fund model – where entrepreneurs raise capital to search for, acquire, and lead a small company – has expanded...
Mar 3120 min read
Why the Deal’s True Valuation Really Matters
Let’s take a closer look at how capital structures can affect the true cost of buying a company. Two of the best metrics to understand...
Feb 285 min read
Why Every M&A Deal Faces a Valuation Gap (And How to Bridge It)
Let’s be real—most M&A deals hit a valuation gap at some point. Sellers think their business is worth more than it is. Buyers want a deal...
Feb 263 min read
Why Search Funds need a ruthless/ no-bullshit board
Let’s be clear: if you’re running a search fund without a high-caliber board, you’re playing a dangerous game. You’re betting millions...
Feb 134 min read
⚙️Types of Search Funds. Same Goal. Different Paths.
Search funds have gained traction as a viable investment model for entrepreneurs aspiring to acquire and manage small to medium-sized...
Jan 294 min read
⚙️How to operationally start a Search Fund: A practical guide for young entrepreneurs
In the world of business acquisitions and management, the concept of Search Funds is gaining increasing significance. This blog article...
Jan 293 min read


📖 Three Must-Reads for Searchers and Entrepreneurs - Literature for Sustainable Business Success
This blog post introduces you to three influential books that have the potential to expand your entrepreneurial perspective and provide...
Jan 295 min read
📖 Search Funds: A Comprehensive Guide to Resources and Insights
Search funds have become an innovative and compelling investment model for entrepreneurs aiming to acquire and grow small to medium-sized...
Jan 276 min read
Don’t Start a Company, Buy One Instead
Have you ever found yourself staring at your office walls after everyone else has gone home, asking if there’s a simpler way to achieve...
Jan 196 min read
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