Hello everyone. I am conducting a self-funded search within a small geographic area while also working full time. I recently contacted a broker to inquire about a listing with advertised $1.7MM EBITDA. Upon completing the NDA and personal financial questionnaire, The broker declined to provide the CIM. I'm sure the broker is merely trying to avoid a large amount of tire kickers to eventually lead to nowhere.
My question for the community is, What are the generally accepted practices within the ETA community for a self-funded searcher (who knowingly will need investor support to close a deal) to review a business valued above that which his/her personal situation can support?
I would certainly appreciate any insight.
(QUESTION) Self-Funded Searcher Access to Large Deal CIM
![](https://55550cf88fb9105859d2-ecc273435fde99d2e690dfef78341117.ssl.cf5.rackcdn.com/img/defaultprofile.png)
by a searcher from American Military University
More on Searchfunder
Searchfunder is an online community and toolkit for searchfunds. Over 80% of those involved in searchfunds maintain a Searchfunder.com account to help them network, problem solve challenges, and keep up with the industry.
We maintain partnerships with database providers that make searching more effective, efficient and affordable along with features that help searchers find deals and investors and vice versa.
We maintain partnerships with database providers that make searching more effective, efficient and affordable along with features that help searchers find deals and investors and vice versa.
A one-liner that checks the boxes for seriousness and means has served me well.