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

by a searcher from University of Cincinnati - Carl H. Lindner College of Business

2 years ago

Sharing my deck here - https://tailwind.docsend.com/view/hun8pfwz28vi3mai - 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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searcher from University of Cincinnati - Carl H. Lindner College of Business

Also, highly dependent on % equity in company and just how much they take home at time of sale.

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searcher from University of Cincinnati - Carl H. Lindner College of Business

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).

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