Solo Vs Partnered Search

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by a searcher from Queen's University
in Toronto, ON, Canada

1h ago

Solo Vs Partnered Search

Hello Searchfunder, I'm very interested in the deal structure, economic outcomes, acquisition rate, and operational pros and cons of a partnered search vs. a solo search. Curious to hear from all sides of the table searchers, investors, bankers: your opinions, recommendations, and anything in between. Specifically interested in: How the economics of the deal change for each searcher (equity split, capital raised, salary, etc.) How the search process itself differs when working with a partner vs. solo How you split up running the day-to-day post-acquisition Would love to hear real experiences, not just theory. Thanks in advance!

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reply by a searcher 31m ago
from University of KwaZulu in Vancouver, BC, Canada

My overarching view is that partnering with someone leads to materially better outcomes when the partnership is organic and makes sense. Partnering for partnership sake is more likely to be value destroying, as there are many challenges that come with partnering (e.g., equity split, raising more capital, preferences on business type, preferences on roles, uneven contributions as life ebbs and flows) The decision to partner is more based on 1. Is this someone I want to spend >40 hours a week with for the next 2 + 5-7 years 2. Is this someone I want to tie myself to professionally for the next 2 + 5-7 years 3. Do I trust this person with my career 4. Does this persons skillset complement mine in a way that I think we would both be better of by working together than by doing this separately