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What the new era of PE could mean for SFs
In a recent analysis published in Sept 2026, Morgan Stanley identifies 5 imperatives that could define the next decade of middle-market PE.
Is the Search Fund ecosystem moving too fast? The FOMO effect
The SF ecosystem has changed dramatically over the past few years. It has grown in size, visibility, and professionalism, with more searchers...
Why should the exit start before the acquisition?
For most searchers, the acquisition is the finish line of the search process. After 18-24 months of fundraising, sourcing, screening and negotiating, signing the acquisition...
Why SFs continue to gravitate toward the healthcare sector
SFs have shown a persistent and growing appetite for healthcare acquisitions over the past decade, with the trend accelerating in recent years.
Value vs. Price: Bridging the gap in SME acquisitions
One of the most common challenges in acquiring a SME is the gap between what the seller believes the company is worth and what the buyer is willing to pay.
Reasons behind the owner’s decision to sell
Understanding why an owner is selling is one of the most critical questions in any SF process. Investors ask it in...
2026 Search Fund Study (Stanford GSB)
The 2026 Search Fund Study by the Stanford Graduate School of Business examines the development, performance, and trends of SFs.
SFs & blue-collar businesses: Is the “comfort zone” the right bet?
In recent years, the SF ecosystem has undergone an interesting shift: a growing focus on businesses traditionally considered “blue-collar.”
What an “ideal” cap table could look like in a SF
SF entrepreneurs often ask what the “ideal” cap table looks like. The honest answer is that there is...
SBA-backed financing limit doubles to $10 million
The U.S. Small Business Administration has announced a significant expansion of its lending programs that could materially increase acquisition and...
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