I’m well over 40 and am a solo, self-funded searcher. Happy to talk about my experience so far, PM me to set something up.

I just turned 40. So technically I'm not over 40. But I am in Austin, TX; we should get together and compare notes.

Hi, Drew - There are a few previous posts that may be of interest to you:
* Jim Sharpe’s Searching Mid-Career: https://www.searchfunder.com/article/viewarticle/1425
* Starting A Search Mid-Career: Life Experience vs. Formal Education https://www.searchfunder.com/article/viewarticle/58
* Mid 30s Search https://www.searchfunder.com/article/viewarticle/564
* Over 60 Funded Search https://www.searchfunder.com/article/viewarticle/56

Drew - the Stanford search fund study covers traditional search funds versus self-funded searchers (and independent sponsors) which is where you are more likely to find the over 40 crowd.

I recently both joined the 40+ world and made my acquisition. I think there are some subtle but important differences, e.g., searcher board membership, relocating with school-age kids, participation in your own deal, etc that should be discussed more often. Happy to provide my advice along these lines over the phone if it would be helpful.

I'm a self-funded and 40+, but am too early in the process to give you an idea of any specific challenges

I am 50+, but while I would prefer to fund a searchers deal I actually am not opposed to acquiring a company too. I would fund my own search in that situation, but that is probably driven more by my own personal situation I suspect. I've been an entrepreneur for nearly 25 years, so I am likely just really comfortable with that approach.

My partner and I are 40 and 41 and as mid-career searchers, we have found a couple of investors that are only focusing on[redacted]searchers or questioning compensation.

I just turned 50 last year and am self funded. Happy to chat if you would like... [redacted]

I am 46, raising funds for a solo traditional SF. Happy to chat if you would like.

41, self-funded. Hit me up at [redacted] and we can chat for 30 minutes. I'll walk you through my model.

Hi Drew, I am 45 and searching solo. Glad to see there are others out there.

43 and currently an operator and searching for another acquisition. More than happy to connect with any of you and offer any insight/trade experiences. For me, the biggest challenge is how to protect my family time and the impact a non local acquisition would have on my family and school aged kids if we were to relocate. We certainly discuss it and while New England is a great place to live, I do recognize that because where we live (90 minutes north of Boston) we're rather rural and there are far fewer companies of size in our immediate area. [redacted]

I am in your age crowd and happy to talk with you about my experience

46... age is just a number in this field. Love to chat!

I'm moderating a panel at Chicago Booth/Kellogg ETA conference Nov 15th on the 'Mid Career ETA search' which we'll be presenting for the alternative (non-traditional)/Self-Funded track. This is a very popular topic and you are joining a well represented community.

I had similar questions, and I'm happy to chat with you offline, just as others helped me through it. For my part, I believe that this is the time when our experience counts the most, so make the most of it!! Every searcher/operator has to play to their strengths...your strengths are likely different than the other 97%. Use that to your advantage every chance you get, and show those kids how it's done :)