Acquira Accelerator vs. Acquisition Lab -- Feedback??

by a searcher from University of Maryland at College Park

1 year ago

Hey Searchers, does anyone have feedback on either of these programs? Similar upfront cost, however it feels like very different models.

Acquira is focused on home services business and wants to invest (~19%) in your business. They also provide a refund after 60 days if you meet the criteria (i.e. complete the program and bring one qualifying deal to the investment committee).

The Acquisition Lab says to be geared towards any type of business (physical, digital, ecomm, etc.). No refund policy. Does not want to invest in your business.

My main focus is on the quality of content and having access to a thriving community (e.g. slack groups).

Has anyone participated in either of these programs? Any feedback or advice for a self-funded searcher?

Thanks, and all the best!
Michael

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searcher from Louisiana State University in Shreveport

Easy, Acquisition Lab.

1 month ago | like reply | 0 likes

professional from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology

Hey everyone! Love to hear such positive feedback on the Lab! I try to stay out of the comments as you likely don't want to hear from me since I'm obviously biased but I did notice this post said we have a no refund policy which isn't true so I wanted to correct. We absolutely would issue a refund - I think we've only had 4 to date for Lab participants because we vet so heavily but I do own 2 of those were totally my fault for not vetting fit well but I'd never keep someone's money if it wasn't a fit! I just wanted to clarify this just in case someone else comes along and reads it! Good luck in your search everyone.

3 months ago | like reply | 0 likes

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