What will drive the Search Fund industry most in 2025?

January 04, 2025

by an investor from Tufts University in London, UK

Happy New Year Searchfunder community!
As we look ahead at the year, what do you think will be the most influential factor driving the Search Fund industry in 2025?

1. Global Expansion: Growth in emerging SF markets and untapped regions.

2. Technology Integration: Adoption of AI, analytics, and digital tools to streamline search processes, due diligence, and post-acquisition operations.

3. Access to Capital: the changing capital landscape within the broader alternative asset class landscape.

4. Education and Awareness: Growth in academic programs, workshops, and networks fostering a better understanding of the Search Fund model among entrepreneurs and investors.

5. Something else? Share your wisdom in the comments below—we’d love to hear your insights!

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Reply by a searcher
from University of Houston in New Jersey, USA

I think biggest driver would be education and information symmetry - more and more people are becoming aware of benefits of search and entrepreneurship over W-2 and how rewards outweigh the risks

Reply by a searcher
from Cranfield University in St John's Hill, London SW11 2QP, UK

This varies between person and region - I feel without education and awareness none of the others can occur.

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