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Why M&A advisors look down on SFs: a complicated relationship
The other day, I read for the umpteenth time a LinkedIn post by a Spanish M&A advisor I respect, criticizing “Search Funds”, claiming they...
Knowing when to quit: strategic discipline in the SF lifecycle
In an era where VC has prolonged the life of so-called “zombie companies”, the SF ecosystem faces a parallel, less visible challenge...
When AI supports, humans lead: decision-making in SFs
AI is rapidly reshaping how SFs source deals, analyze targets, and execute transactions. From automated financial modeling to...
Consolidation of Accelerators, ETA Platforms, and EIR Models
Two years ago, we published an article on the boom of accelerators, ETA platforms, and EIR models. One of the main arguments behind the...
How to build great investor updates during your search phase
Once you have successfully raised capital for your search, you will embark on a largely solitary journey to find the right business to acquire.
Fundraising goes both ways… How to select your investors
A few months ago we published an article called “How to prepare for your interview with SF investors: the usual questions you will be asked.”
Finding hidden gems: How searchers source off-market deals
Competition among searchers is becoming increasingly intense in many mature markets, driven by the growing number of entrepreneurs launching their...
How to build a SF investor presentation
Around 80% of the content in a PPM tends to look the same for all searchers raising capital. As we mentioned a few months ago...
Providing value beyond capital: the secret sauce for successful growth
When we look at what has made the SF model successful and trace it back to its origins 40 years ago, most pioneers agree: the first wave...
Why strong numbers don’t always tell the full story
Financial discipline is paramount, and searchers spend months screening databases and financial information, dissecting P&Ls, and stress-testing assumptions.
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