Self-Funded Searcher in Chicago Looking to Learn & Network

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What is Searchfunder.com?

Searchfunder.com is an online community of searchers, investors, lenders, brokers and other professionals. Over 80% of those involved in searchfunds maintain a Searchfunder account to help them network, hire, and mentor others.

What are the benefits of membership?

In addition to accessing the most active online network of business buyers, Searchfunder licenses research that is simply not cost effective for individuals. Access over 15,000 industry reports and 50,000 transaction financials. You also get monthly credits for contact information for your company sourcing campaign with the option to purchase more at drastically discounted rates. Searchfunder has pre-purchased access from these data providers in order to empower individual buyers and to help searchers level the playing field versus private equity.

Do you have deals?

While we are primarily a buy-side network, we do have hundreds of brokers that regularly post deals to the community.

Can I find an internship on Searchfunder?

Absolutely! We have the industry's largest intern job board. If you are considering a search, the first step is to help another business buyer so you can hit the ground running.

What does it cost?

Searchfunder is a subscription service. We offer flexible monthly, annual and lifetime memberships.

Monthly

$79 / month

Annual

$19 / month

Lifetime

$432 / once

Those who maintain an account with us for over 4 continuous years are permanently added to the community without the need for a membership.

Do I need an MBA to join?

While a large number of our members come from dedicated programs at Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, Chicago Booth, and other top programs, searching is no longer reserved for the elite. With the current abundance of dry powder in private equity, and an increasing number of business owners reaching retirement age, good deals rarely go unfunded.

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by a searcher from University of Missouri - Columbia
in Chicago, IL, USA

11mos ago

Self-Funded Searcher in Chicago Looking to Learn & Network

Hi all, Hoping to connect with both current and past self-funded searchers. I’m based in Chicago and have been searching on and off over the past couple of years. I'm now at a point in my career — and life — where I’m more determined than ever to make it happen. Would love to hear how others are approaching their search, and for those in Chicago, definitely open to meeting in-person as well. Best, Matt

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reply by an investor 11mos ago
in Chicago, IL, USA

Hey Matthew! If you're not already planning on attending the Booth / Kellogg ETA conference this fall, highly recommend!

reply by a searcher 10mos ago
from Iowa State University of Science and Technology in Chicago, IL, USA

Feel free to reach out Matthew.