Reports & Market Data
Proprietary research, quarterly market updates, and data-driven analysis of lower-market SMB acquisitions and investment trends.
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The LP's Due Diligence Template: 20 Questions to Ask Any SMB Fund or Operator
A structured framework of 20 essential questions every LP should ask before investing in an SMB fund, search fund, or independent sponsor deal.
January 29, 2026|Sean Smith, Nick Bryant
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Foundational Guide to Self-Funded Search Investing
A comprehensive 24-page framework for evaluating and investing in entrepreneur-led small business acquisitions.
January 1, 2026|Sean Smith, Nick Bryant
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Closed Deals Report Q2 2025
Analysis of 584 closed acquisitions of businesses between $0.5mm and $5mm in EBITDA.
July 15, 2025|Sean Smith
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AI-Native PE Infrastructure: The Full Systems Report
How Search Fund Ventures built Series B-level PE infrastructure in 14 days with one human and one AI agent.
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The Institutional Guide to Search Fund Investing
Comprehensive guide for institutional investors evaluating search fund allocations. Covers fund structures, return profiles, risk factors, and portfolio construction.