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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...
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.
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