Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition

The Search Fund Model.

An investment model that enables entrepreneurs to find, acquire and lead a privately held business themselves.

The idea

"The most direct path to becoming CEO and co-owner of a growing business."

Stanford GSB

From search to leadership

Four phases. One entrepreneurial path.

Up to 24 months

The initial capital funds the search, due diligence and identification of suitable companies.

Transaction

A company with stable cash flows is acquired through a combination of debt, seller financing and equity.

4–7 years

As CEO, you grow the business through organic growth, margin improvement and strategic expansion.

Liquidity event

A sale or recapitalization realizes the return for the investors.