What is Searchfunder.com?

October 10, 2019

by an admin from Stanford University - Graduate School of Business in Honolulu, HI, USA

THIS IS AN OLD POST. PLEASE GO TO: Here is What is Searchfunder: https://www.searchfunder.com/post/faq

We are your global newsletter, online toolkit and global community for the uphill climb toward successfully buying and operating a stable, profitable business, called a search fund, which is a niche within the broader category of entrepreneurship by acquisition. Searchfunder.com is an online community of over 10,000 members that supports searchers seeking to buy a profitable business that they can run.

Searchers now have an online hub of operators, investors, lenders, intermediaries/brokers, lawyers, accountants, insurers and other professionals who are familiar with search funds and who want to support the community. We also provide tools, such as InvestorMatch, DealMatch and industry reports to help you succeed as well opportunities for discounts on other resources that can save you $10,000 or more on your search costs.

We are all the great things about social networks like LinkedIn, Facebook, Quora and Match.com --- just laser focused on only one purpose: buying a small to medium sized enterprise. In addition to the companionship and matching features, your membership provides you with access to databases and discounts to get the task done. So, you can call us a functional social network -- far, far more than a forum or a group.

How we help at each stage of the search:

Getting Started:

Experience search firsthand by securing an internship on our jobs board.
Explore our catalog of live streams, resources and case studies.
View expert market research and industry reports for countries around the globe.
Network with thousands of search funds and investors worldwide.
Apply to our Nut & Bolts program - a workshop focused on pre-search essentials.

Search for a Target:

Find potential targets through our DealExchange.
Network with intermediaries and brokers knowledgeable about search funds.
Attend live stream presentations by sellers seeking a search fund to carry on their legacy.
Source targets through DataAxle.
Evaluate deals using BVR DealStats and industry reports.

Get Funded:

Network and learn from debt and equity providers excited to work with search funds.
Algorithmically match your PPM to investors based on your search criteria.
Obtain debt and equity once your target acquisition is under contract.
Share deals with fellow Searchers for finders’ fees or just to be nice.

Operate your Business:

Learn about the challenges facing business owners through our catalog of live streams
Tap into our network of small to medium sized business operators for support and knowledge sharing
Share your knowledge and lessons learned through our S.O.S.: Searchfunder Operators Sessions

Sell Your Business :

Showcase your business on our Seller Stream (presenting non-confidential information).
List your business on our DealExchange
Find professionals to help you evaluate your business and to close the sale.
Note: Searchfunder does not take a transaction fee.

Invest in Searchers:

Algorithmically match your investment criteria with searchers seeking mentorship and equity financing.
Share your expertise through our Investor Live Streams.