Helping serious searchers find and close better deals

Advisory, tools, and selective capital support to help you run a professional search, bring backable deals to investors, and avoid bad acquisitions.

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SEARCH FUNDS: A PROVEN MODEL FOR SUCCESS

“A Search Fund is an investment vehicle through which investors financially support an entrepreneur’s efforts to locate, acquire, manage, and grow a privately held company. The model offers relatively inexperienced entrepreneurs with limited capital resources a quick path to managing a company in which they have a meaningful ownership position.”

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BENEFITS ENTREPRENEURS

A traditional search fund offers significant advantages for entrepreneurs. With no capital down, you can directly step into the role of CEO, gaining hands-on leadership experience in running a business. Additionally, you can earn up to 25% equity in the acquired company, aligning your success with the business’s growth and profitability. This model provides a unique opportunity to lead and grow a company without starting from scratch, supported by experienced investors and mentors.

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EXPERIENCED MENTORSHIP

Search fund entrepreneurs often receive mentorship and guidance from experienced investors and advisors throughout the process of identifying, acquiring, and managing a business. This mentorship can be invaluable for first-time entrepreneurs.

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FOCUSED SEARCH PROCESS

Search funds typically have a focussed search process where entrepreneurs target specific industries or types of businesses that align with their skills, experience & interests. This targeted approach can increase the likelihood of finding a suitable acquisition opportunity with the financial metrics to support the thesis.

WHO THIS IS FOR

For searchers, operators and professionals who want to buy a great SME!

 

  •  Search Fund Oz supports searchers and owner-operators with practical advisory, selective capital and deal support so you can run a professional search and avoid bad acquisitions. 

  • Advisory programs for self‑funded searchers and high‑income professionals who want a guided path to their first acquisition.

  • Fast, independent deal checks so you don’t waste months and tens of thousands on bad opportunities.


Self‑Funded Searcher Support (SFSS)

Two 1:1 sessions per month, proven outreach and deal templates and a deal advisor so you’re not doing this alone.


​Designed to keep your search focused, moving, and more likely to succeed.
​$900 + GST per month (3‑month minimum)

Search as a Service (SAAS)

For high‑income professionals with limited time who want a guided path to their first acquisition.​

We help define your objectives, map targets, curate opportunities, and coach you through valuation, offers and closing.​

You bring the capital and operational ambition, we bring the search engine, judgment and structure.

Buyer's Sanity Check  (BSC)

For For any buyer or searcher with a live deal and numbers in hand.​

72‑hour financial sniff test to see if a deal is worth pursuing before you spend tens of thousands on full QoE or FDD​.


3–5 page summary plus a call covering what checks out, red flags, and whether price and structure make sense

SEARCH FUND PREP SCHOOL (SFPS) 

Search Fund Prep School is a comprehensive resource developed by Search Fund Oz. It’s specifically designed to help entrepreneurs and aspiring leaders embark on their Search Fund journey to business ownership. Our platform provides valuable insights, tools, and guidance to support you in successfully acquiring and leading a business.

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