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Top sectors for SF acquisitions: key subcategories & insights
SFs have actively pursued acquisitions across various sectors in recent years, showing a clear preference for companies in industries characterized by...
List of 50 M&A intermediaries in Canada to contact
Although pursuing proprietary deal flow should be the main approach for a searcher in quest of the perfect company...
Why SF Investors go silent, and how to handle it
Two weeks ago, we organized a lunch in France with several searchers and some investors. The topic of “ghosting by investors” and...
Optimize your time by developing a great acquisition screening tool
Time is the greatest enemy of a searcher. The search phase is critical, and you must be proficient in identifying the right target. Developing a strong screening tool...
List of 60 M&A intermediaries in the UK to contact
Although pursuing proprietary deal flow should be the main approach for a searcher in quest of the perfect company, engaging with M&A brokers is a commonly...
Is the SF acquisition rate falling?
The podcast explores why the acquisition rate among SFs has declined over the past decade, falling from an average of ~63% since the model’s inception...
Our database contains more than 350 SF acquisitions
When we launched Search Funds News last year, we set out to gradually compile a comprehensive list of Search Fund acquisitions worldwide...
LBS and IESE announce 6th Annual ETA Conference on March 28, 2025
London Business School (LBS), in collaboration with IESE Business School and with support from HEC Paris and the University of Cambridge, will host the...
The J-Curve in SF Investments: from initial decline to upward growth
When a searcher acquires a company, the J-Curve in SF investment reflects the financial and operational trajectory of the newly acquired business.
How to select the best investor for your cap table
Investing in a SF or supporting an entrepreneur through an acquisition process requires a deep understanding of the searcher's background, capabilities, and track record.
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