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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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What Happens to the CEO After the Exit?
What happens after a search fund exit? Earn-outs, rollover equity, second searches, and investing: the four paths exited CEOs take, backed by Stanford data.
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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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