Self-Funded Search vs. Traditional Search Funds
Podcast |
Acquiring Minds
Publisher |
Will Smith
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
Business
Entrepreneurship
Investing
Publication Date |
Apr 18, 2022
Episode Duration |
00:58:46

Lively debate between Greg Geronemus & Robert Graham about the 2 most common models searchers use to acquire a business. 

Covered in the debate:

  • Quick definitions of each model
  • How the economics differ
  • Why are traditional search fund terms so fixed?
  • CEO vs. Owner
  • Accountability, governance, boards, mentoring
  • Flexibility & optionality
  • Relative risk of both models
  • Probability of close
  • Probability of success
  • Assembling the board as a self-funded searcher
  • Is either model preferable for particular industry targets?
  • Who is your model not for?

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Lively debate between Greg Geronemus & Robert Graham about the 2 most common models searchers use to acquire a business.

Lively debate between Greg Geronemus & Robert Graham about the 2 most common models searchers use to acquire a business. 

Covered in the debate:

  • Quick definitions of each model
  • How the economics differ
  • Why are traditional search fund terms so fixed?
  • CEO vs. Owner
  • Accountability, governance, boards, mentoring
  • Flexibility & optionality
  • Relative risk of both models
  • Probability of close
  • Probability of success
  • Assembling the board as a self-funded searcher
  • Is either model preferable for particular industry targets?
  • Who is your model not for?

Connect with the debaters on LinkedIn:

Connect with Acquiring Minds:

Links & mentions:

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