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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...
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...
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