Self-funded search fund: $1-3M ARR SaaS

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by a searcher from University of Cincinnati - Carl H. Lindner College of Business
in Cincinnati, OH, USA

4yrs ago

Self-funded search fund: $1-3M ARR SaaS

Sharing my deck here - redacted - open to any connections/deals/convos etc that can accelerate finding the right company. Thanks everyone! Happy to make any connections or help in any way in return!

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reply by a searcher 4yrs ago
from University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Finding target co is definitely the hardest part - I'm prospecting every day. I've walked away from 2 deals that were both predicated on ~2x ARR, so they're out there!!!

reply by a searcher 4yrs ago
from University of Cincinnati in Cincinnati, OH, USA

The founder staying is not mandatory - but they would receive equity stake in new co, albeit relatively small, the value could reach ~80% of what they walk away with via the initial sale. This is obviously very dependent on technical founder's personal career preferences. But, I have found - anecdotally - that there are elements to this that are desirable to technical founders (usually 1st time founders).