Self-Funded Search vs. Traditional Search Funds
Lively debate between Greg Geronemus & Robert Graham about the 2 most common models searchers use to acquire a business.
Covered in the debate:
Quick definitions of each model
How the economics differ
Why are traditional search fund terms so fixed?
CEO vs. Owner
Accountability, governance, boards, mentoring
Flexibility & optionality
Relative risk of both models
Probability of close
Probability of success
Assembling the board as a self-funded searcher
Is either model preferable for particular industry targets?
Who is your model not for?
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