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Introduction to Search Funds
Understanding the Search Fund Model
Compiled listing of 40+ of the best HBS and GSB search fund case studiesCompiled listing of 40+ of the best HBS and GSB search fund case studies
Yale SOM study on how to maximize chances of a 10x outcomeYale SOM study on how to maximize chances of a 10x outcome
Understanding the Basics of Private Equity Search FundsUnderstanding the Basics of Private Equity Search Funds
Which MBAs Make More: Consultants or Small-Business Owners?Which MBAs Make More: Consultants or Small-Business Owners?
Overview Articles on Search
How CEOs-In-Waiting Buy the Companies They Want to RunHow CEOs-In-Waiting Buy the Companies They Want to Run
Harvard Business Review article on ETA by Richard Ruback and Royce YudkoffHarvard Business Review article on ETA by Richard Ruback and Royce Yudkoff
Why more entrepreneurs are doing search funds over start upsWhy more entrepreneurs are doing search funds over start ups
Alternatives to Typical Private Equity Funds: Search Funds and Fundless Sponsors Alternatives to Typical Private Equity Funds: Search Funds and Fundless Sponsors
Exploring the Future of Entrepreneurship through AcquisitionExploring the Future of Entrepreneurship through Acquisition
How Entrepreneurial MBA Grads Can Benefit from Search FundsHow Entrepreneurial MBA Grads Can Benefit from Search Funds
M.B.A.s’ Latest Pitch to Investors: Skip the Startup, Invest in MeM.B.A.s’ Latest Pitch to Investors: Skip the Startup, Invest in Me
Entrepreneurs Use Business School Tool to Buy Companies GloballyEntrepreneurs Use Business School Tool to Buy Companies Globally
Videos that Address Common Search FAQ’s
Isn’t it risky to put someone with no track record in Charge?Isn’t it risky to put someone with no track record in Charge?
How do I know this is the right business for me to operate?How do I know this is the right business for me to operate?
Searcher Background-Specific Resources
Investor and Search CEO Interviews
Joel Peterson on search funds in the broader start-up ecosystemJoel Peterson on search funds in the broader start-up ecosystem
Steve Ressler - Lessons from 25 Search InvestmentsSteve Ressler - Lessons from 25 Search Investments
