Success with Personal Outreach

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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 Harvard University - Harvard Business School
in Boston, MA, USA

2h ago

Success with Personal Outreach

I just wanted to share a data point around sourcing. We have enjoyed a 15-20% response rate from direct mail (letters, not mass mailers, but typed and signed letters) paired with e-mail follow up. The only advantage we have compared to more insitutional buyers is that we can come across as real people, and the letters have been resonating with owners. Just one data point, but it's our experience.

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reply by a searcher 1h ago
in Westborough, MA, USA

Agree 100%. Every direct mail letter I have received I have engaged with if not machine generated. Most have actually convinced me to book an intro call. Given that I get 15+ emails a day about my interest in selling, on top of all the other business services pitches coming my way as well, I do think it is a good way to break through to a targeted list of companies.