roll-up/consolidation strategy in search fund model

by a searcher from ESCP Europe

3 years ago

Hi everyone,
I am exploring what is possible to do in search fund model. I have a investment thesis regarding roll-up/consolidation play of niche market in healthcare industry. What I am curious about is whether its something possible to do for a searcher from perspective of investors.

It would be great to connect with anyone having experience with that strategy within search fund model.
I will appreciate any help/thoughts on this.
best, Waldek

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searcher from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Kenan-Flagler Business School

Anything is possible, and you can acquire businesses in a million different way. For the investors, their concern is: how likely is this investment going to return the results I want. Have you acquired a business before? Have you personally, or as part of a team, rolled up businesses before? Or are you learning how to on their dime?

2 months ago | like reply | 0 likes

investor from Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business

^Searchfunder member‌ highlights some great concerns. The way that you structure your search team can have a large impact on your ability to execute a roll-up strategy. A partnered search and selecting a funded model with an eye towards value-added/experienced investors can enable the broader team to focus not only on improving the business, but also sourcing, executing, and integrating add-on acquisitions.

3 years ago | like reply | 0 likes

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