A Proven Model Built Around One Simple Idea
A search fund is a small investment vehicle built for one purpose: helping an entrepreneur find, buy, and personally run one business for the long haul. There is no portfolio of companies and no cookie-cutter playbook. It is one leader committing fully to one company.
The model dates back to the mid-1980s, and 650+ search funds have been raised since, many by graduates of top business schools such as Kellogg, Stanford, and Harvard. Companies acquired this way gain a full-time, hands-on CEO focused entirely on their success.
Search funds are also backed by a unique community. Many investors are former search fund CEOs who went through the same process, ran their own companies, and now invest in and mentor the next generation. Their experience comes alongside their capital.
Search
Acquire
Operate
Mentor
A cycle of experience, trust, and shared commitment