IESE - The First 10 Questions for Would-be Searchers
This note answers ten of the most common questions asked by people who are relatively new to the Search Fund model, or have never heard of a Search Fund before. The content of this note is based on the experience of Search Funds from around the world, and will help prospective entrepreneurs become familiar with the Search Fund model and the important questions that should be answered before considering the model more seriously.
IESE - Considerations for Entrepreneurial Acquisitions
This note synthesizes interviews with entrepreneurial acquirers and financiers from across the globe. The discussion and recommendations that follow reflect the varied experiences of practitioners of Entrepreneurial Acquisitions. Also it attempts to summarize the considerations any would-be entrepreneur should address as they embark on the journey of acquiring an entrepreneurial opportunity.
Stanford Search Fund Primer
For those contemplating the pursuit of a search fund, the CES has created a practical guide to answer the most frequently asked questions. The Primer aims to provide an unbiased view of the benefits and challenges, explains the model from the entrepreneurs' and investors' perspective, and gives many operational and execution tips from previous search fund entrepreneurs.
Stanford Search Fund Page (including historical studies)
Stanford’s Search Fund Page provides links to their Search Fund Primer and Search Fund Studies.
Harvard Search Fund Page
Harvard’s Search Fund page provides an overview of the model and several good videos that cover topics relating to Search Funds.
Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth - Note on Search Funds
This note provides an abbreviated overview of the Search Fund model and is a good place to start for those who are new to Search Funds.
The European Search Fund Association (ESFA)
The members of the ESFA are entrepreneurs, business professionals, academics and investors with experience investing in and running search funds. The association facilitates the sharing of information regarding this investment model in the UK and Europe.
VIDEO - Global Entrepreneurship Week: Simon Webster, Mark Egan
A video introducing Search Funds and the Search Fund experience.
VIDEO - Search Fund Videos from Stanford GSB
A series of videos from classes and panels focused on Search Funds.
