Join me in creating an ETA venture fund.

December 15, 2023

by a searcher from University of Chicago in Vancouver, BC, Canada

I apologize in advance for the anonymous post. I’m not a fan of anonymous posts, but I believe it’s warranted here.
I’m contemplating starting a venture fund to support more searchers. As with probably almost everyone here, I believe there are healthy financial returns for helping transition small and medium companies to new ownership.
Like with other funds, this fund would help mitigate risks by spreading bets over more deals. However, I think there is an additional opportunity: searchers outside of the United States seem to be somewhat under-served and overlooked when it comes to funding.

While I am happy to consider folks from any background, I suspect the ideal collaborator would have one or more of the following characteristics: - Purchased and exited one or more businesses through the ETA model. - Facilitated many of these types of transactions as an investor or professional. - Started or run a venture fund.

Please drop a message in the comments if you are interested in connecting. Thanks in advance.

Reply by a searcher
from IE Business School in Woodbridge, Vaughan, ON, Canada

^redacted‌ Hello Luke, I think this message needs to be spread across all of the Canadian Search Funder, as I feel it resonates pretty strongly because of the current environment, and the fact that this post is made anonymous should tell you something. I would highly appreciate it if you could tag the Canadian community here, so we can connect two individuals and make this fund happen!!!! thank you! ^redacted‌ ^redacted‌ ^redacted‌^redacted‌^redacted‌ ^redacted‌^redacted‌ ^redacted‌ ^redacted‌

Reply by a searcher
from University of North Texas in San Antonio, TX, USA

I want to commend your forward-thinking approach in considering the establishment of an ETA venture fund aimed at supporting searchers in their pursuit of small and medium-sized businesses. This concept is not only intriguing but also resonates deeply with the values and aspirations of our community. With my extensive background as a seasoned coach and entrepreneur, I've had the privilege of working closely with startups in this space. I'm enthusiastic about exploring ways in which I can contribute my expertise to this venture or join forces with individuals who share our vision. In my experience, diversifying support for searchers, particularly those operating beyond the borders of the United States, can be a catalyst for transformative change within the industry. I'm eager to connect with you and other like-minded professionals to delve deeper into this opportunity. Please don't hesitate to contact me via private message here on Searchfunder.

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