Terms for self funded search with investor to split the risk/reward

by a searcher from University of Missouri - Saint Louis

4 months ago

I'm in pre-LOI talks with a business that is identical to what I'm currently running with management in place. I'd like to know what standard terms are for a searcher that sources the deal and brings on an equity partner. I can raise funds from friends/family but have yet to explore outside investors.

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searcher from Cornell University

I've found KoE in the space to be ~30%, but this is specific to new deals

3 months ago | like reply | 0 likes

investor from University of Virginia-Darden - Darden School of Business

How big is the deal?

4 months ago | like reply | 1 like

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