Investor looking to connect with self-funded searchers

Hello all,

I’ve had a lot of very interesting conversations with self-funded searchers at various stages over the past few months, so wanted to post a “re-introduction” in case I can be helpful to any of you.

By way of background - I joined Searchfunder a few years ago as I had a strong interest in ETA for the next stage of my career. After 25+ years spent mostly in principal investing and investment banking, split between the US and Middle East, I wanted to do something entrepreneurial. I ultimately decided around 6 months ago that I would rather invest with and provide support to searchers rather than be the sponsor / CEO myself. I made 2 investments in Q4 and have another that hopefully closes in the next month, and am eagerly looking for more opportunities in which to invest. I have a real passion for ETA and the search model, and a strong conviction in the SME asset class, so am looking to connect with self-funded searchers at any stage of their search to build my network.

So - if you have a deal under LOI, or close to LOI, or under IOI, or close to IOI, or you just want to talk shop about ETA, M&A, search funds, etc., feel free to reach out. No strings attached as I truly enjoy this. If it turns into an investment opportunity for me at some point, that’s great, but either way I learn something from each conversation, and hopefully I am able to leverage my background to provide some helpful support as well. Feel free to DM me or email me at redacted and we can arrange a time to speak.

• Robert