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2024 Search Fund Study: Selected Observations

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2024

2024

The 2024 Search Fund Study provides an update on the financial performance and key characteristics of search funds established in the U.S. and Canada since 1984, incorporating data through December 31, 2023, to build upon the findings of the 2022 report.
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2024 International Search Funds: Selected Observations

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2024

2024

This report analyzes 320 international search funds across 40 countries, highlighting key characteristics and financial returns as of December 31, 2023, based on data from a study by the International Search Fund Center at IESE Business School in collaboration with Stanford Graduate School of Business.
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Search Fund Team Building Survey Selected Observations

Tactical Academia

2023

2023

This study analyzes the executive hiring and termination decisions of 40 search fund CEOs in the first two years post-acquisition. The study focuses on various aspects of search fund CEOs' decisions in this context.
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On the Nature of Due Diligence in a Search Fund Acquisition

Tactical Academia

2022

2022

This paper delves into the crucial steps required to conduct an effective due diligence process in a search fund acquisition.
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On the Nature of Work-Life Integration as a Search Fund CEO

Tactical Academia

2022

2022

This case note examines the unique challenge of work-life integration for young, first-time CEOs.
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2022 Search Fund Study: Selected Observations

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2022

2022

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2022 International Search Funds: Selected Observations

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2022

2022

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On the Nature of Seller Selection in a Search Fund Project

Tactical Academia

2021

2021

This article focuses on the identification of sellers who are genuinely prepared to sell and the categorization of potential sellers into various types.
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Search Fund Primer

Tactical Academia

2021

2021

A practical guide to answer the most frequently asked questions for those contemplating pursuing a search fund.
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2020 International Search Funds: Selected Observations

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2020

2020

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How to Prepare for a Search Fund During your MBA

Tactical Academia

2020

2020

This paper provides a guide for MBA students interested in launching a search fund as a post-MBA career, offering a roadmap to secure search capital, acquire a business, and outline the steps to become a CEO.
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Reps and Warranties Insurance for Search Funds - FAQs

White Papers

2019

2019

Learn about Reps and Warranties Insurance (RWI) in the context of search funds, explaining what RWI is, its costs, which reps and warranties are insurable, and the steps involved in procuring RWI for a search fund deal.
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The First Search Fund in Peru

Relay In The Media

2019

2019

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2018 Search Fund Study: Selected Observations

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2018

2018

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2018 International Search Funds: Selected Observations

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2018

2018

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Sandro Mina: Search Fund Pioneer

Relay In The Media

2018

2018

Sandro Mina's entrepreneurial journey, from his international background to founding Sverica International in 1993 and his successful acquisition of Camera World, is highlighted in this article.
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Search Funds Go Global (podcast)

Relay In The Media

2018

2018

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Search Fund Company Boards: How CEOs Can Build Boards to Help Them Thrive

Tactical Academia

2018

2018

This paper provides insights into the unique aspects of search fund company boards and offers guidance on how entrepreneurs can effectively assemble their boards.
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Employment Growth and Search Fund Investing

White Papers

2017

2017

Relay Investments' survey of 72 companies acquired through search funds shows that 88% of them experienced increased employment, with 46% doubling their workforce under search fund entrepreneurs' leadership, demonstrating substantial job creation and growth.
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What Investors Should Know About Search Funds

White Papers

2017

2017

Learn about the rapid growth and strong performance of Search Funds, focusing on their benefits from an investor's perspective, providing insights into their unique investment approach and risk mitigation strategies.
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Search Funds: Super Charged Career Builders

White Papers

2017

2017

Search funds offer a fast track from entrepreneur to CEO, offering hands-on leadership experience, exposure to private equity and investment banking, and the potential for substantial financial rewards.
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The Underlying Stability of Search Funds

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2017

2017

Search Funds excel in acquiring and revitalizing stable, profitable businesses. Learn how they achieve this success by focusing on consistent profitability, recurring revenue, customer loyalty, and vendor relationships, all while reducing downside risk.
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Building Truly Proprietary Deal Sourcing

White Papers

2017

2017

Search Funds have consistently delivered impressive investment returns, with an average IRR of 34-37% over 30 years. This success is partly attributed to their unique approach to deal sourcing, driven by a motivation to find proprietary acquisitions, avoid auctions, and secure solid businesses at lower valuations.
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2016 Search Fund Study: Selected Observations

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2016

2016

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2016 International Search Funds: Selected Observations

2016

2016

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Search Funds: What Have Made Them Work?

Tactical Academia

2014

2014

This paper highlights the known success factors associated with search funds.
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Search Funds: Best Practices for the Search Phase

Tactical Academia

2014

2014

This document shares insights and best practices to help new searchers efficiently navigate the search phase.
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2013 Search Fund Study: Selected Observations

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2013

2013

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2009 Search Fund Study: Selected Observations

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2009

2009

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2009 Search Fund Study: Selected Observations

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2009

2009

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2007 Search Fund Study: Selected Observations

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2007

2007

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2003 Search Fund Study: Selected Observations

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2003

2003

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