Solo Searcher Cohort Building

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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 University of Pennsylvania - Philadelphia
in Nashville, TN, USA

1yr ago

Solo Searcher Cohort Building

Hi Searchfunder community, I'm a self-funded, solo searcher in Nashville looking to acquire a sub-$5MM SDE business. I'm looking to put together a group of up to 5 searchers in a similar situation and stage to meet virtually every two weeks to exchange ideas, brainstorm, discuss progress, support, etc. Cohort characteristics: - Searching part or full-time, early-ish in search - Self-funded - Supportive and friendly - Within the USA Please message me if you're interested, and look forward to learning, growing, and buying a small business together! Thanks, Martin

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reply by a searcher 1yr ago
from Dartmouth College in Hollis, NH 03049, USA

Hi Martin, I've found connecting with other searchers with other criteria working in other geographies (I'm in New England) to be helpful. I'd be happy to talk and hear about your search. Feel free to message me. -Zach

reply by a searcher 1yr ago
from University of Pennsylvania in Bryn Mawr, PA, USA

I'm in a group that has been meeting for a couple years. Most of us met each other through Searchfunder. Some members have closed deals and "graduated out". Others are searching for their first deal and some are even on the hunt for second deals. There are 6 of us now. We meet once a month by zoom and keep in touch between meetings on WhatsApp. In addition to sharing experiences and serving as a sounding board/ faux investment committee, the group also makes the solo process much less lonely. We've been fortunate to have some amazing members (excepting an occasional Canadian). DM me if you're interested. Would love to chat. (Our group is peer to peer, informal - no fees.) ^redacted‌ ^redacted‌ ^redacted‌ ^redacted‌ ^redacted‌ ^redacted‌ ^redacted‌ ^redacted‌‌