Angela - there are a number of different types of investors on SearchFunders. Some only invest in traditional search funds and the follow-on deals. Others also invest in self-funded search deals. You'll need to connect with the self-funded investor group but good news is there's a number of those investors on the site and it's a small well-connected world. I personally invest in self-funded deals so please reach out (DM or [redacted] and I can also connect you with others once I know more.

Angela, I was a self-funded searcher as well. I didn't end up raising any outside capital for my acquisition but during the search phase I did cultivate a group of investors in case I needed capital. I would highly recommend building that group now because once you have a deal under LOI things will move very quickly. This may not apply to you, but I was doing a regionally focused search and found there were many HNWIs that wanted to invest in their local community.

^[redacted]‌ - In addition to the responses you receive here, you can find Searchfund investors that match your background and search criteria under Menu / Searcher Tools / My Searchfund. You can send PPMs to your matches in one click. Here is the direct link: https://www.searchfunder.com/searchfund/mysearchfund

It's always good to follow up with as many channels as you have available to you until you complete your fundraising. Many self-funded Searchers have had success by posting on the front page here too.