Former searcher, turned investor: Looking for searchers or a fund of funds

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April 05, 2024

by a searcher from University of California, Santa Barbara in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA

Hi All,

A few years back, I started a self-funded search fund. Raised equity, got banks on board, put together a team and built a board of directors, but did not go through with a deal. I may well take a second shot at this in the next few years.

Meanwhile, I'd like to invest in other people's search funds. My background is in data analytics, data-driven digital marketing, and executive management. I may be interested in taking an active role in an acquisition, if the deal were the right fit. Otherwise, I'm happy as a silent investor.

I'm looking for motivated, conscientious, experienced searchers to back. Ideally as one of several equity investors. I'm more amenable to providing a component of the equity injection required for self funded searchers looking to close deals in the $3m-$7m EPV range - and less interested in providing capital to fund the search itself. Alternatively, I'd be very interested in providing capital to a 'fund of funds' with the right investment thesis.

Please feel free to reach out if you think there may be something for us to discuss.

Best,
-Marshall

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Reply by an investor
from Emory University in Atlanta, GA, USA
Thanks for the tag, ^redacted‌. ^redacted‌ I’ll send you a DM. Our first fund is closed but we’ll be launching another around August this year - focused entirely on self-funded searchers acquiring stable B2B companies >$1M EBITDA. First fund is 8 PortCos and second will be closer to 20. Happy to get acquainted.
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Reply by a searcher
from California State University, Long Beach in Las Vegas, NV, USA
Marshall, me and another guy are in the process of raising a $20M fund. Both former searchers (he’s recently exited and I still have my biz) and the whole thesis is for entrepreneurs by entrepreneurs. A big focus on the ecosystem we’re going to create! If that seems interesting to you, shoot me a DM and we can connect!
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