Master Self-Funded Search Investing
Download our free 24-page guide with proprietary market data, capital structure analysis, and a complete due diligence framework
Packed with Proprietary Data & Analysis
Charts, frameworks, and benchmarks you won't find anywhere else
Search Fund Activity
Capital Sources
Target Industries
Typical Timeline
EV Ranges
Revenue Ranges
Traditional vs Self-Funded Search
Traditional Search Fund
- $400K-$500K committed search capital
- 2-year dedicated search period
- Institutional LP base required
- Step-up pricing at acquisition
Self-Funded Search
- No committed search capital needed
- Flexible timeline, often part-time capable
- Individual investors and small checks welcome
- Simpler equity structure, aligned incentives
What's Inside the Guide
Market Overview
Current state of self-funded search with data from 2024
Capital Structures
SBA loans, seller notes, equity, and preferred structures explained
Return Analysis
IRR benchmarks, risk factors, and portfolio construction
Due Diligence
Comprehensive frameworks for evaluating searchers and targets
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