Hi all, looking to speak with folks who seriously (got pitched or had regular discussions with) considered partnering with a traditional search partner (e.g., Pacific Lake) and then opted to go self-funded.

Curious about what you saw as major benefits of a traditional search partner outside of capital/runway, and what got you comfortable ultimately going the self-funded route.

Seems like major benefits (outside of capital/runway) are a defined playbook, help with industry filtering, some deal flow, access to experts in industries under diligence, support network during the search, etc.