Hi Searchfunder Community,

Posting anonymously for obvious reasons, but I wanted to share my situation and seek your advice.

A couple of weeks ago, I began raising my search fund, with my website live and company registered. Somehow, my employer found out (how isn’t particularly important at this stage), and as expected, this didn’t go unnoticed. I was promptly called into a Teams meeting and terminated on the spot.

While I don’t know who brought this to their attention, I take full responsibility for the situation. My intention was never to breach any terms, but I understand the implications and am focused on moving forward. Ironically, I had already planned to hand in my notice this Friday, so the timing feels almost serendipitous.

My question is: how might this situation be perceived by investors? I plan to be completely transparent, highlighting that my termination was purely due to starting my search fund and not related to performance or other concerns.

On the bright side, I believe this experience underscores my unwavering commitment to pursuing the search.

I’d love to hear your thoughts and any advice on how to navigate these conversations with potential investors.

Thank you all in advance for your insights and support!