Research & Data
Stanford studies, IESE/INSEAD research, performance benchmarks, and notable search fund success stories.
9 articles
Search Fund Statistics: 681 Funds Analyzed
Thorough search fund statistics: fund creation trends, acquisition rates, returns, deal sizes, demographics, and European growth.
14 min read
ResearchStanford 2024 Search Fund Study: Key Takeaways
A deep dive into the 2024 Stanford GSB study covering 681 search funds, 35% IRR, and the latest trends shaping the industry.
11 min read
DataSearch Fund Returns & Performance Data
Analysis of search fund performance data, IRR benchmarks, and success factors from 40 years of data.
10 min read
ResearchFamous Search Fund Success Stories
Asurion, EndoChoice, and other notable exits - key decisions, growth strategies, and lessons from top-performing search funds.
9 min read
ResearchEuropean Search Fund Research: IESE & INSEAD Studies
EU vs US performance, deal sizes, success factors, growth trajectory, and key findings from leading European business schools.
11 min read
InvestorHow to Evaluate a Searcher: Due Diligence for Investors
The framework experienced search fund investors use to evaluate searcher candidates - track record, character, resilience, business acumen, and leadership potential.
14 min read
InvestorPortfolio Construction for Search Fund Investors
How many search funds to invest in, check sizes, diversification across vintage years, geography, and industries - the framework for building a search fund portfolio.
14 min read
InvestorThe LP's Guide to Search Fund Due Diligence
Complete LP due diligence framework for search fund investing - searcher evaluation, search plan review, legal terms, target business evaluation, and post-acquisition monitoring.
16 min read
InvestorRisk Factors in Search Fund Investing
Search phase failure (25-30%), overpayment, operator failure, key person risk, illiquidity, and misaligned incentives - quantified risks and mitigation strategies.
14 min read
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