How to search for an SME – Learnings, do's and don'ts?

by a searcher from Erasmus University Rotterdam - Rotterdam School of Management

4 years ago

As I am about to start my search for an SME in the Netherlands and Belgium, I am curious to learn more from you about your experiences in your search phase. What worked best? What should be avoided? How did you manage a successful search that led to your acquisition in your respective markets? 

Thanks for sharing your thought! Also happy to chat by phone or skype. 
Best Regards Martijn

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searcher from Universidade Nova de Lisboa - Nova School of Business and Economics

Hi Martin :) I am happy to talk to you, but I am actually writing my thesis and I don't have practical experience with search funds. I can give you some insights I collected by interviewing other searchers. Happy to help! DM me.

4 years ago | like reply | 0 likes

searcher from Erasmus University Rotterdam - Rotterdam School of Management

Thanks a lot ^Searchfunder member‌!

4 years ago | like reply | 0 likes

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