Yale School of Management

About

Yale School of Management has developed a growing search fund community supported by dedicated coursework and an active student club. The MBA program includes electives covering small business acquisition, private equity, and entrepreneurial management that provide foundational knowledge for aspiring searchers. Yale SOM's Search Fund Club connects students with alumni operators, investors, and advisors through speaker series, panels, and informal networking events. The school's integrated curriculum, which emphasizes cross-functional thinking and leadership, prepares graduates to manage the diverse challenges of operating an acquired SME. Yale SOM benefits from its proximity to New York and Boston, two major hubs for search fund capital. The school has seen increasing interest from MBA students exploring the search fund path as an alternative to consulting and private equity careers.