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by a searcher from Georgetown University - The McDonough School of Business
in Washington, DC, USA

2yrs ago

question about search funds

apologize for my ignorance, i don't know anything about M&A or deal making.

how do you pass a deal around to your investors and eventually close a deal? what happens after you find a deal, how do you present it and how do you end up raising the capital for that acquisition and close?

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reply by a professional 2yrs ago
from Villanova University in West Chester, PA, USA

I would focus on spending some time educating yourself through resources such as books and courses. For books, I recommend the HBR Guide to Buying a Small Business & A Practical Guide to Buying A Business. I have a course on the legal aspects of buying a business that is more than 82 lessons on the entire deal process. Feel free to DM me, and I'd be happy to share the link to it.

reply by a searcher 2yrs ago
from The University of Michigan in Kirkland, WA, USA

I agree with Laura and Hallam's advice above. It can depend on the cap table of investors you are working with. Another good read is "Search Funds and Entrepreneurial Acquisitions" by Jan Simon. Feel free to DM as well. Best regards,