Fundraising & Investors
How to raise capital, write a PPM, build your investor deck, and structure equity for your search fund.
17 articles
How to Write a PPM (Private Placement Memorandum)
Section-by-section guide to writing a compelling PPM for your search fund, with common mistakes to avoid.
12 min read
GuideHow to Structure Your Fundraising Deck
Slide-by-slide guide to building a compelling search fund investor deck, with design tips and meeting strategy.
11 min read
GuideHow to Find Search Fund Investors
Strategies for connecting with investors who back search fund entrepreneurs across Europe and the US.
11 min read
GuideTop Search Fund Investors: A Curated List
Serial search fund investors, dedicated funds, family offices, institutional investors, and MBA networks - the field of search fund capital providers.
14 min read
InvestorFamily Offices as Search Fund Investors
Why family offices invest in search funds, finding SFOs and MFOs, pitching effectively, structuring the relationship, and non-standard terms to watch for.
13 min read
GuideSearch Fund Economics: Cap Tables & Equity
Worked examples of search fund cap tables, equity splits, vesting, and dilution for both traditional and self-funded models.
12 min read
GuideSearcher Compensation: Salary, Equity & Economics
Search-phase salary, post-acquisition CEO comp, three equity tranches, lifetime economics, and tax planning strategies.
12 min read
GuideSearch Fund Term Sheet: Key Provisions Explained
Every provision of the search fund term sheet explained: search capital, step-up mechanism, searcher equity tranches, governance, acquisition capital, and protective provisions.
12 min read
FundraisingSearch Fund Fundraising Timeline: Week-by-Week Guide
A week-by-week guide to raising a search fund - preparation, investor outreach, pitch meetings, term sheets, and closing strategies.
12 min read
GuideSecond-Time Searchers: Raising Capital for Your Next Acquisition
Fundraising dynamics for serial acquirers: successful exits, add-on acquisitions, failed searches, and building multi-company platforms.
8 min read
GuideSearch Fund Legal Documents: LPA, Subscription Agreement & More
LPA, subscription agreement, PPM, side letters, step-up documents, operating agreements, and standard search fund templates.
10 min read
GuideUsing ROBS (Rollover for Business Startups) to Fund an Acquisition
How ROBS works, C-Corp requirements, ROBS+SBA structure, compliance obligations, risks, and choosing a ROBS provider.
10 min read
GuideHELOC & Home Equity for Business Acquisition Down Payment
Using home equity for acquisition equity injection, HELOC vs. home equity loan, SBA compatibility, risks, and qualification requirements.
8 min read
FundraisingSearch Fund Investor Ecosystems by Region
Map the global search fund investor market - US, Europe, Latin America, and Asia-Pacific networks, dedicated funds, typical check sizes, and how to build your investor base.
11 min read
GuideRevenue-Based Financing for Post-Acquisition Growth
How RBF works, payback multiples, revenue share percentages, when to use RBF, providers, and comparison with bank debt and equity.
8 min read
FundraisingInstitutional Investors in Search Funds: Who They Are & What They Want
A guide to institutional search fund investors - family offices, endowments, dedicated funds - and what they look for when backing searchers.
16 min read
FundraisingHow to Run an Effective Investor Meeting for Your Search Fund
Practical strategies for running compelling search fund investor meetings - preparation, pitch structure, Q&A handling, and follow-up best practices.
16 min read
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