ESG relevance in the Searchfund world

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January 14, 2022

by a searcher from IE Business School in Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

Especially in Europe, a lot of reports are recently showing how ESG is becoming a critical element for running healthy companies (e.g. gaining market share, engaging employees) but also in raising capital and being more attractive for strategic buyers/ PE firms. How much are ESG factors are already embedded in the investment-making decision process of those buyers? How this will change in the following 3-5 years? The 'new' Searchers, are considering starting tracking ESG KPIs improvements post-acquisition to anticipate this shift?

Truly curious to know how and when this trend will impact the Search Fund world.

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Reply by a searcher
from Stanford University in San Francisco, CA, USA
Personally wrote some of the ESG and impact investment criteria and some related industry standards in past Executive / SME roles. Anyone interested in collaborating, co-investing and beyond - feel free to reach out. https://www.linkedin.com/in/petedemare/
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Reply by an investor
from IESE Business School in Calle de Núñez de Balboa, 120, 28006 Madrid, España
Hi Luca,

In Arada Capital Partners we tend to invest in sustainable companies that generate a positive impact on society. Investing with responsible criteria is no longer just a fad, it is necessary to ensure long-term success.
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