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Anatomy of a Search Fund Acquisition: Deal Benchmarks from Stanford's 2026 Study
What do search funds pay? 2026 benchmarks: $16M median price, 6.2x EBITDA, deal structures linked to returns & a pre-LOI checklist from failure data.
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Inside the Search Phase: What 862 Funds Reveal About Finding a Company to Buy
How long does a search fund search take? Benchmarks from 862 funds: fundraising, LOI timing, why deals die & what separates searchers who acquire.
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So You Want to Buy a Business? What Stanford's 2026 Search Fund Study Tells Aspiring Searchers
Stanford's 2026 Search Fund Study reveals what separates successful searchers: experience, partnerships & early momentum. Key insights for aspiring buyers.
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