Faith-Based Communities & Search Funds: A Hidden Opportunity?

by a searcher from The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business

3 weeks ago

Many faith-based communities shy away from traditional PE firms due to concerns over leverage or investments in defense/guns. But here’s the kicker—these communities often run stable, cash-flowing businesses that align well with search fund models.
Anyone else seeing this trend? DM me if you want to discuss.

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searcher from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School

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2 weeks ago | like reply | 1 like

investor from Stanford University - Graduate School of Business

I’m quite involved in Christian business communities and I do think a shared faith with a seller and also investors is powerful.

I’m also launching a Faith based community in ETA so feel free to let me know if that resonates with anyone!

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