Search Funding

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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 Hult International Business School
in Rotterdam, Netherlands

6yrs ago

Search Funding

Based on your experience. what is the most effective way to find the right investors interested in funding your search?

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reply by an admin 6yrs ago
from Stanford University in Honolulu, HI, USA

You may also check out our investor matching feature. Here's the tip sheet: redacted.

reply by an investor 6yrs ago
from IESE Business School in Paris, France

Dear "anonymous", if you’re looking for a relevant answer you me want to disclose a few details on your location, background and project scope. The US and Europe may not work the same and some investors may or not invest in certain fields. I would reverse your question and look for "the right way to find the most effective investors", it could be more about adequate support than funding.