Self funded searcher equity

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by a searcher from University of Melbourne
in Melbourne VIC, Australia

7yrs ago

Self funded searcher equity

Hi, looking for some examples of structures in self funded search deals. How much equity is on the table for the searcher assuming all equity is investor raised on aredacteddebt/equity structure? Thanks in advanced for your guidance

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reply by a searcher 7yrs ago
from University of Pennsylvania in Minneapolis, MN, USA

Matt, just to add another data point to the thorough responses thus far. There's a huge range out there for unfunded searches. I know if a self-funded searcher that closed a $18M transaction and kept 50% of the equity. But had to offer a preference in the 10-12% range on the preferred.

reply by a lender 7yrs ago
from California State University, Sacramento in Seattle, WA, USA

Matt, I'm happy to hop on a phone call and talk about some ideas and give some insights if you're obtaining third-part bank debt as part of the structure. redacted redacted