Australian Search Funders

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Frequent asked questions:

What is Searchfunder.com?

Searchfunder.com is an online community of searchers, investors, lenders, brokers and other professionals. Over 80% of those involved in searchfunds maintain a Searchfunder account to help them network, hire, and mentor others.

What are the benefits of membership?

In addition to accessing the most active online network of business buyers, Searchfunder licenses research that is simply not cost effective for individuals. Access over 15,000 industry reports and 50,000 transaction financials. You also get monthly credits for contact information for your company sourcing campaign with the option to purchase more at drastically discounted rates. Searchfunder has pre-purchased access from these data providers in order to empower individual buyers and to help searchers level the playing field versus private equity.

Do you have deals?

While we are primarily a buy-side network, we do have hundreds of brokers that regularly post deals to the community.

Can I find an internship on Searchfunder?

Absolutely! We have the industry's largest intern job board. If you are considering a search, the first step is to help another business buyer so you can hit the ground running.

What does it cost?

Searchfunder is a subscription service. We offer flexible monthly, annual and lifetime memberships.

Monthly

$79 / month

Annual

$19 / month

Lifetime

$432 / once

Those who maintain an account with us for over 4 continuous years are permanently added to the community without the need for a membership.

Do I need an MBA to join?

While a large number of our members come from dedicated programs at Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, Chicago Booth, and other top programs, searching is no longer reserved for the elite. With the current abundance of dry powder in private equity, and an increasing number of business owners reaching retirement age, good deals rarely go unfunded.

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by a searcher from University of Oxford
in Reading, UK

1yr ago

Australian Search Funders

Hi Funders I am considering a return to Australia and wanted to know if there are any Australian-based searchers here and if they would not mind sharing a few thoughts on the market and their approach. I had hoped for a USA move but my wife needs to take exams to work there so the Australian market could be an option for us. regards Peter

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reply by a searcher 11mos ago
from Northeastern University in Sydney NSW, Australia

Hi Joe, thanks, this is very good colour for all. May I ask what the terms you are seeing roughly for this debt you allude to? Mainly broader things like term, rate, amortisation, DSCR and recourse? Thanks Much - Roshan

reply by a searcher 7mos ago
in Melbourne VIC, Australia

My two cents, don’t hold your breath for an SBA version in Australia. If you’re wanting to search now just go out and do it. There are enough investors in the market who will back a great deal paired with a great operator. You can find hidden gems in the $1-3m ebitda range you just have to look. Debt is available from the big banks to finance these size deals also, in addition to some private capital funds (although expensive) Happy to look at your deals if you have one.